Fashion designer's comments on cashiers' false eyelashes spark outrage

Renowned Lithuanian fashion designer Juozas Statkevičius has ignited a public debate with his recent comments regarding the appearance of cashiers, particularly their use of false eyelashes. During an interview with Jurga Šeduikytė, Statkevičius observed cashiers wearing elaborate false eyelashes, questioning the appropriateness of such adornments in their professional setting.

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You look at cashiers – they sit there with false eyelashes, barely lifting them. And then everything gets mixed up: where those eyelashes should be for the red carpet, they are sitting at the checkout with the same ones...

"You look at cashiers – they sit there with false eyelashes, barely lifting them. And then everything gets mixed up: where those eyelashes should be for the red carpet, they are sitting at the checkout with the same ones..." Statkevičius remarked. He acknowledged that personal choice plays a role but added, "On the other hand, you can't judge, because perhaps their lifelong dream is to look at pictures and where else can they go – according to their education, according to everything, they can only sit at the checkout with those eyelashes and imagine they are a star."

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On the other hand, you can't judge, because perhaps their lifelong dream is to look at pictures and where else can they go – according to their education, according to everything, they can only sit at the checkout with those eyelashes and imagine they are a star.

Statkevičius contrasted this with actresses, suggesting that some, like Šeduikytė, look more beautiful with minimal makeup. "The less makeup, the more natural, the more you see that beauty and youth, that true beauty," he stated. This comparison and his critique of cashiers' choices have drawn sharp criticism online.

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The less makeup, the more natural, the more you see that beauty and youth, that true beauty.

Internet users have largely divided into two camps. Some commenters agreed with Statkevičius's perspective, writing "I agree" and "Truth." However, many others strongly disagreed, with one commenter asking, "Can't cashiers be beautiful? This is demeaning people." Another user stated, "Belittling people." A third commenter defended the cashiers, asking, "Why do you divide people...? Do you please everyone? How awful... Start with yourselves. And anyway, it's none of your business."

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Can't cashiers be beautiful? This is demeaning people.