MagFan : ^^ I agree, but i feel like they are far too powerful for any Photographer, even a Legendary one like Lindbergh to stand up to them. (Meisel apparently had a falling out with Wintour few years ago, hence his lack of presence in the magazine, but it seems they got over it, since he is slowly working for them again. Then there was of course the Iconic Richard Avedon who never hid his Wintour dislike, and refused to shoot covers once she took over!) I don't mind this cover though, in fact to me its the best one they put out this year, so far! But now i really want to see the cover contender shots that Peter put forward, and were rejected!!
Demarchelier is on fire though, Australian, Chinese, and now American Vogue August covers, not to mention many other titles, good for him.