Cinderella: The Highest Grossing Victim of Fashion by the Grimm Brothers

Cinderella is a story about a girl who couldn’t turn up to the ball because she had nothing to wear. Her stepsisters were busy prepping their Gucci hoodies, while she had nothing to go on and cried. Lo and behold, her fairy godmother appeared and turned a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage.

The first known use of the name Cinderella was in The Cat Cinderella, published in Europe in 1634 by Giambattista Basile. Since then, there have been numerous retellings and adaptations, all focusing on the same core idea: a struggling girl with a heart of gold who rises above her circumstances with the help of a fairy godmother.

The story raises several questions that need to be asked. How the heck did the fairy godmother just appear out of nowhere? Was she stalking poor Cinderella? The unanswered questions continue to make one wonder.

Though considered a classic fairy tale, Cinderella has faced some harsh criticism. Many have pointed out the problematic aspect of the story - that a girl needs some Pumpkins at her disposal and a fairy godmother to help her find a dress just so a prince can notice her.

Not to mention the complete lack of sense that the glass shoe would fit only Cinderella’s foot, in a kingdom brimming with women. Clearly, the poor prince didn’t know the difference between a foot and a shoe, how disappointing.

Despite its flaws, Cinderella has remained a favorite with audiences. With countless books, movies, and TV adaptations that have been made. Cinderella has also made billions of dollars worldwide in merchandise, making her the highest grossing victim of fashion.

In conclusion, Cinderella’s story teaches us many lessons. Yes, like never lend your footwear to any other girl, you might never get it back. Another would the realization that you don’t need a fairy godmother to create magic in your life - a little bit of determination and hard work will do the trick. Lastly, don’t forget to put your best foot forward (especially if it fits in a glass shoe).

And always remember folks, fairy tales are crazier and more perplexing than reality.