US Vogue October 2012 : Keira Knightley by Mario Testino

[honeycombchild]

She also Chanel behind her, which is a big part of it too I'm sure.

 

[AD011620]

come on after last months mosnstrosity this is a beautiful change... but what's up with her arm?

 

[JuiceMajor]

I really hate the cover...this seems more like UK Vogue. The editorial better be good!

 

[vogue28]

Creative and eye-catching. A great cover. I don't love her facial expression, but what can you do. It's an image that works both commercially and artistically. And, what's more, the dress and the sleeve are what make this image so stunning...and that's what a fashion image is supposed to convey above all else.

You've just hit the nail on the head with this. What can you do? No amount of endless discussion (which I do take pleasure in) can resolve a problematic cover. I fail to see a noticeable downside to the cover. As lucy92 pointed out, there's zero signs of post-production and the colours are attractive.

 

[VogueDisciple93]

Great cover! They could have toned down the makeup and amount of text, but great nonetheless.
I also agree with Flashbang, her head does look huge.

 

[jmrmartinho]

OH Why so boring? You can put Keira anywhere and she will look gorgeus and you put her on a blue background like that cover with SJP? I mean I cant understand what goes in Anna and Mario (almost sure its him).

 

[ALAUU]

Why does she keep getting Vogue covers in the US? Is she really that popular?

Anna loves her. She was in those Pirates movies and that made her a global superstar, but I've never really gotten her appeal. She does look lovely on the cover, which is a relief because she can tend to look awkward.

 

[pixiedust1603]

This is an okay cover and I like it more than September's cover but they could have done more with Keira.
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[jal718]

Awful cover

 

[Egoiste]

cover is ok, but the sleeves... ohh...

 

[LolaSvelt]

Who cares about the styling when you have that face?

 

[Wolkfolk]

I agree she looks absolutely stunning,even if the silver sleeves thing is an eyesore this cover is really beautiful IMO.
The blue background works perfectly here compared to Angelina Jolie December 2010 cover for example. Especially against her light skin and nude dress

 

[clocked]

It's as if someone was racking their brain trying to think of something eye-catching to do with this cover, so they just threw in that silver sleeve mess. It's just terribly edited

 

[kylenrose]

Yeah sorry guys, I've seen a lot of terrible Vogue covers and one silver sleeve isn't making this one. Gorgeous, captivating shot.

 

[valliaddict]

That sleeve looks like a bedazzled arm cast. It's the only thing that ruins this cover, because her face is absolutely gorgeous.

 

[SugarMe]

An altogether inoffensive and completely forgettable cover. What a bore.

 

[liberty33r1b]

I feel like they could have done so much more with her beautiful face, something's definitely off....

 

[Handbag Queen]

Why does she keep getting Vogue covers in the US? Is she really that popular?

Great question! Those sleeves don't match and look horrible and she looks boring as ever. Outfit she has on doesn't even look fall/winter-esque.

 

[Handbag Queen]

Anna Wintour likes her. Sometimes that's the only thing a girl needs to get a US Vogue cover.

Evidently!!

 

[kylenrose]

Evidently!!

Sorry to burst everyone's bubble, but she is actually promoting a film that comes out in the US in November. Her third film with Joe Wright. I guess its fun to hate on a girl, but at least get your facts right. I'm sure Anna does like her too, don't get me wrong, but acting as if there is no reason for her to be on the cover is silly.