I don't think the cover is too bad. I mean, ignoring the fact that it's a backstage photo, it shows some pretty common conventions in fashion mag cover design. I don't think it's a terrible idea to use a good backstage photo for a cover, actually - this one in particular is a little boring, but I don't think it was a terrible choice.
Alessandra looks amazing in her editorial (I almost didn't recognize her) and I adore the lighting, but I'm not sure how I feel about the male objectification.