Vogue Italia's Oil-Inspired Fashion Shoot

This August magazine cover was provided by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia. A stirring photo spread in the issue that was inspired by the Gulf oil spill has left some readers wondering whether the magazine crossed the line from evocative to insensitive.

Oil-Inspired Vogue Italia Spread Stirs Muck

Provided by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia, this shows an image from the August issue featuring model Kristen McMenamy. The 24-page spread, titled "Water & Oil," was shot in Los Angeles by a Meisel, a leading fashion photographer.

Oil-Inspired Vogue Italia Spread Stirs Muck

Provided by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia, this shows an image from the August issue featuring model Kristen McMenamy.

Oil-Inspired Vogue Italia Spread Stirs Muck