US Glamour March 2017 : Alicia Keys by Carter Smith

Miss Dalloway · Jan 30, 2017

Snapped by HandbagQueen :heart:

Benn98 · Jan 30, 2017

Oh God, here we go again. Truth be told I actually like the cover. Would've preferred it for January, it has that effortless vibe to it which I love for January.

How is it that she can book two big covers back to back with only this faux crusading? Can't people see beyond the smoke and mirrors? Or does she have an album out as well.

Thanks for posting, girls!

narcyza · Jan 30, 2017

Beautifl cover. Much better than last one.

Miss Dalloway · Jan 30, 2017

Benn a bit over her gimmick as well, but this is such a beautiful cover, for once it works.

Benn98 · Jan 30, 2017

Miss Dalloway said:
Benn a bit over her gimmick as well, but this is such a beautiful cover, for once it works.

Oh I agree!

I must say, I find it interesting that Carter Smith can shuffle between Hearst and CN. A few months ago he worked on Linda Wells' seasonal beauty story which was spread across all their fashion titles, and now he's shooting Glamour covers.

Srdjan · Jan 30, 2017

I was expecting a mess while I was opening the thread, but actually it's nice! However, she feels a bit disconnected to the readers (closed eyes would work better if her face was in the center).

TaylorBinque · Jan 30, 2017

I really love this shot. I'm not sure if it would connect well on newsstand but it's beautiful.

She has a new album coming out. Plus, the whole the Voice thing really took of well. From what I've read online, so many people/girls really look up to her because of her talent and her individuality. I mean yes, this whole no-make revolution is bit too much now. I guess when you live in the culture where the other end is make-up and surgery Kween Kardashians and Jenner plus ongoing feminism trend, people really take this idea as a breath of fresh air and such a revolution act.

gazebo · Jan 30, 2017

Major eye roll.
This whole shtick is supposed to about naturalness, but to me seem so fake.

jal718 · Jan 30, 2017

Awful

vogue28 · Jan 30, 2017

Over Alicia Keys and feel as though I'm over Glamour at this point. They seem so try-hard lately and this cover just proves it (as if last month wasn't intolerable enough). Allure's currently got Alicia on their cover and now Glamour is jumping on the bandwagon.

kokobombon · Jan 30, 2017

I like the cover but yeah, I´m tired of her and her "revolution" :rolleye:

Deleted member 45369 · Jan 31, 2017

Benn98 said:
Oh I agree!

I must say, I find it interesting that Carter Smith can shuffle between Hearst and CN. A few months ago he worked on Linda Wells' seasonal beauty story which was spread across all their fashion titles, and now he's shooting Glamour covers.

Plus he's kind of the go to photog at Elle. Maybe Condé doesn't care because he is serviceable at best. Can someone recall a memorable shoot by him? I can't.

kokobombon · Jan 31, 2017

^I think he´s one of the best at shooting celebrities, his images are always sharp and fresh.
Even one of my favorites Anja Rubik´s editorials is by Carter, I have a soft spot for him

serendipity8777 · Jan 31, 2017

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Ph: Carter Smith
Fashion Editor: Jillian Davison
Hair: Chuck Amos
Makeup: Chichi Saito
Manicure: Dawn Sterling