I wonder how many of those that complain about the art direction have actually seen the magazine in real life? The art direction on the cover is more fully appreciated once you pick up a hard copy of the magazine.
As somone said on the previous month, Vogue Australia, is appearing to have the most mature and authentic voices of all the global editions. Alongside, US Vogue, while other editions are undergoing an identity crisis and struggling to look trendy, VA is consistent, confident, fresh and original.
Do yourself a favour and pick up a hardcopy, you will appreciate the covers much more.