I think the cover is wonderful! The big thing for me is that this cover in my mind...is much more memorable in comparison to her last US Vogue cover which I only realised she had when i was sorting through my issues. I looked at it and thought...how plain!. Im excited about her playing Marilyn and the cover only heightens that for me.
When I read the thread title I thought ''Wasn't she on the cover of the October issue two years ago? Why her again?'' but after seeing the cover I think it's not that bad. Definitely not amazing but it's not horrible either. Can't wait for the contents, US Vogue hasn't disappointed in that area for this year.
Would never think they would actually shoot her as Monroe for the COVER! I'm excited for her portrayal of Marilyn so i dont mind this at all. It is a bit gimmicky though.
I agree it's a bit gimmicky and I felt "Wow" this is new for US Vogue, but not that much when you think about it: their did Marie-Antoinette's re-interpretation with Kristen Dunst a few years ago too. So I'm not sure I like it but it's not anwful, it's just not sleek enough for me, did Testino shot this once again? (that would "only" be his 4th back-to-back cover shoot for US Vogue... so annoyed by that with so many talented other photographers!)
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