Vogue France April 2023 : Beyoncé by Louie Banks

[mepps]

I don't hate this cover, but I feel the b&w would have more impact, with a grey background.

 

[Kimy Jo]

Tacky is Beyoncé middle name

 

[penny609]

Don't really know what to say, I'm no Beyoncé's fan and this is not thrilling at all. I can hardly believe Louie Banks is behind this.

 

[MDNA]

She’s really trying the most to break into high fashion, but this is just another tacky effort, and wearing Balmain is not helping either.

 

[justaguy]

There's nothing on this cover that's working for me.

 

[oaklee91]

Strong name weak pose. I had the exact pose when I saw the cover.

 

[blueorchid]

To think that there would have been a time when Beyoncé on VP would have been an event, but now it's such a non-event. Beyond bland.

 

[kokurox]

Beyoncé feels so random for April. Even I'm not a fan, I'm sure she's March/September material.

Probable now days Back Pink is more relevant and sell more than Beyonce.

 

[kikifoz]

Be-yawn-cé

 

[kokurox]

Beyoncé feels so random for April. Even I'm not a fan, I'm sure she's March/September material.

Probable now days Back Pink is more relevant and sell more than Beyonce.

 

[CommanderTMugler]

Ehhh, it’s a fun project but so heavy.

If anything I would love to see an editorial of her tour costumes, use that to promote her show. Debut custom creations by Schiaparelli, Balmain, Versace, Gucci, Dolce and Gabanna, Armani and others.

 

[Benn98]

To think that there would have been a time when Beyoncé on VP would have been an event, but now it's such a non-event. Beyond bland.

My first thought as well! This feels like such a non-event, just another forgettable Vogue France cover. The fact that she agreed to an April proves she didn't get the memo that Vogue France does not mean Vogue Paris. And secretly all of them wanted a VP cover.

Surprised it's shot by Louie Banks, who did this stunning cover a few years ago. It's not bad but more could've been done with it. Maybe a more OTT campy and dramatic take on Musidora, which I know he can do? He must've been curbed creatively.

 

[Xone]

Some pictures:

 

[Benn98]

Nope, this is not a global exclusive. Some of the other Vogues will want nothing to do with this.
It looks like those designer stories Glenda used to do. Lol.

 

[phungnam96]

gosh the narcissistic Olivier strikes again

 

[Bernie Flood]

Did she chose this cover herself? She looks unhappy

 

[Bernie Flood]

gosh the narcissistic Olivier strikes again

Is he the only black fashion designer at the moment?! He’s not even that good

 

[VogueGirl8910]

The cover is fine, like a classic photograph by Bert Stern from the 60's & it's miles better than the one of UK Vogue on previous year.

 

[Petrus]

The cover does the actual collection no honor. The stylistic choices, I can get behind.

 

[woemwoem]

Everything is so awkward. The camera angle makes it look like she has no neck. The pose is weird, her expression looks confused. Not crazy about the dress or hat.