I have a feeling it's GaGa that's the 'icon' they've been trying to get hold of for 18 months personally. She'd be a big one for Elle to have I think, especially when she's yet to cover Vogue or Harper's.
Re UK Elle Jan cover. @TomELLECOVERS: Planning ELLE January cover shoot this week, this will be HUGE. Been a long time coming; 18months of negotiations
