I really like this, the setting, the overall mood of the shot and Jamie, I think she was a risk that paid off, this is intriguing, and it makes me want to see the editorial. But I agree, this would have been better without the frame.
When I saw Jamie was the cover model, I rolled my eyes cause I was afraid it would end up looking a little drag queen-esque. But I must say I'm pleasantly surprised I love it, the color tones are lovely, I like how it's a little disheveled looking with the messed up hair, the purse laying on the counter, and those open chinese food cartons, but it still looks fashion-y. Not their best cover, but better than some of the stinkers we've had this year.
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"For something to be beautiful it doesn't have to be pretty." - Rei Kawakubo
This is nowhere near to my liking. This looks like their January 2011 cover. This is all sorts of boring. Why do they decide to do this right after their breathtaking July cover? Hm....
I just wish the image wasn't surrounded by an obnoxious border. This would have been a better image if it was larger
agree. i hate it so much when they put those horrible frames on the cover. it's distracting and ugly, the photo itself is not so bad, it wouldve worked way better in a different layout.
Even though I absolutely loathe Jamie, the cinematic mood of the cover left me interested for more. There's something noire and moody about it, it's quite captivating. I just hope it's not OG.
Completely agree! You nailed. I'm already a fan of Jamie, but this is leaving me wanting more. That shot alone is already evoking a very moody, cinematic feel, so I'm just anticipating the main editorial to be quite as good as the cover.
All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go Photographer: Steven Meisel Fashion Editor: Karl Templer Hair: Jimmy Paul Make-Up: Pat McGrath Set Design: Mary Howard Models: Anniek Kortleve, Aymeline Valade, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Jamie Bochert, Julia Nobis, Julier Bugge, Marie Piovesan, Meghan Collison and Vanessa Axente Source: vogue.it
Apart from some of the ....models he casted, it looks so amazing! Very mid '00's which was my favourite Vogue Italia era. Can't wait to see them in HQ.