Benn98
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I don't know why but the US/UK thing seems a bit different with Oprah. Of course she is famous around the world, and plenty of people in the UK know and like her. But unlike a famous actress or pop star, who have huge international appeal and aren't so specifically associated with being American, Australian or British etc., but more their music or films, Oprah is inextricably American. She was and is a huge part of American pop culture, and when I think Oprah I think: 'USA! USA!', of an all-American attitude and the American dream.
I'm not saying Oprah isn't interesting, or that her story isn't globally appealing, or that she isn't internationally famous; in fact I'm thrilled to see her here and can't wait to read her interview, I just think it's out of the blue.
Oprah isn't really in the public awareness here at the moment, she doesn't seem to be promoting anything and so the choice seems to be relying on the fact that she's "OPRAH", but Oprah isn't "OPRAH" in the UK, in the same way that she is in the states. I don't particularly care about that or think it's relevant, but it is the reason I feel she's a random choice. I think the combination of the fact that she is such an iconic figure in specifically American pop culture, coupled with the fact she isn't really promoting anything at the moment is what people are responding to.
Regardless of whether Oprah is a seemingly random choice, I love that she's on the cover and I'm by no means complaining about it. I really love that Edward is giving us unexpected cover stars, and not just featuring people with movies or albums to flog. It's great to see someone new on British Vogue, and I can't wait to get my copy.
Agreed with everything here! It's not to detract from her at all, just that the choice is odd. This cover would've been far more impactful for the US edition.
The subscriber's cover must be some sort of ode to the iconic Lara Stone x Carine cover. I don't think it works as much though.