Vogue Italia May 2011 : Kristen McMenamy by Steven Meisel

[tarsha]

I knew after all the newbies we would get a supermodel on the cover, and VI does gorgeous supermodel covers and this isn't exception. It's very beautiful and I really wonder how the inside editorial looks, because I want to get this.

 

[greenholic]

better than last month's cover,but the font is so cheap

 

[AnaBGD]

Love it! She looks gorgeous and the colors are just beautiful.

 

[mm6789]

i think i like it...for some reason to me it looks like an early 2000's cover, which is a good thing.

 

[ALAUU]

Nice cover. She looks great.

 

[agee]

I am mixed on the cover, I like the silver-blue Vogue Italia text / font and I like the room and that we can see outside the window and even the blinds themselves. I like Kristen McMenamy with her silver hair in a blue bikini. The two things that I do not like are the blanket, but that may be personal projection because it reminds me of the blanket we throw on the sofa that the dog likes to lounge on and of course that SWIMWEAR text! I know that Franca is trying to boost VI's readership in the US but based on this and last month's text, she must be targeting stupid Americans.

 

[elle_gb]

She look like a mermaid for me.

 

[xPedro]

Thia is so icy, I love it!

 

[lelaid]

actually i quite like this cover. i like how they chose someone who, while they have an amazing body and face, isnt a typical swimsuit model. surprising esp. after the candice issue.

 

[cottonmouth13]

The softness of it is what makes this a good and interesting cover to look at. Everything looks beautiful especially the colors. In my own opinion, I think it all goes well together from the setting, the color of the masterhead, Kristen herself with her gorgeous icy hair and the swimsuit, everything's perfect. I don't mind the "Swimwear" text actually.

So looking forward to the main editorial! Hoping to see some other supers.

 

[Psylocke]

I knew it was time for her to get another cover. I'm so glad Meisel shoots her for a cover at least once a year. Makes up for the bland ones of the previous months.

I really, really like the cover. It's not as spectacular as MeiselxMcMenamy's usual efforts but it's nice to see Kristen for a "pretty" theme for once. Gorgeous

 

[alonsoJonathan]

why does most of the time a see work from her has to be like this one,same colors,same hair,same everything just different clothes.

 

[Kanna]

What a cool cover.. Meisel can do no wrong with McMenamy--even in LV ads which I think is awful Kristen was the only one who looked okay. I absolutely love this cover.
Hope the eds are good.

 

[freud]

I don't like the expressionlessness. Don't tell me it was intended, of course it was.

Judging by the background and that fan I forsee a neat editorial. As usual I hope it will not be only-girl and not 12 images of Kristen lying on a bed playing with a sheet, now that I wrote that down it does sound as if exactly that could be amazing but really, I hope for some variety. The gloves make the cover for me.

On another note, wasn't the model on the last issue already wearing swimwear? And also, has Kristen taken Karen's place?

 

[thiago:)]

I love this woman, so seeing her on the cover of Vogue Italia again makes me really happy. I can't wait to see more!

 

[Mchunu]

why does most of the time a see work from her has to be like this one,same colors,same hair,same everything just different clothes.

Why alter such a signature and identifiable look? I think part of what makes McMenamy such a force is that she can make us totally reinterpret the way certain styles are presented with being just how she is. She really is the ultimate model and canvas for clothes, so I don't really see the need to fester with her look much. I love the savageness along with this overall softness..keeps the cover image from being a bit too tame.

I agree that it does feel like a cover from the earlier 2000's decade-but that's just because this is what Vogue Italia knows how to do. Not necessarily ground breaking for them, but always a pleasure to see.

My initial reaction when seeing the title to this thread was that I could imagine exactly what the cover would look like being that it was McMenamy by Meisel. However, this is different. I'm glad that the cover isn't as visually dynamic as I thought it would be, and more so sublime. Feels more like a teaser for the story inside...and that's something I feel Vogue Italia has been having a little trouble with lately-giving us too much, or not enough with their cover images. This is a very nice medium.

Oh and as far as the text goes, not a problem for me at all. It's not the most fancy typeface, but who cares? We want identity, don't we? And that's what Vogue Italia gives us. As strange as it may sound, I like how unrefined the type face is. Vogue Italia has always stayed very Italian...it has its own flamboyant way of doing things and it's own edge. They live up to their own standards, as still proven after all this time.

 

[AD011620]

I love the cover but she is utterly photoshopped... her boobs and her face... does not look anything like Kristen... but again love the cover and 100% buying it...

 

[blueorchid]

I can't believe how hysterical some people are getting towards the typeface. Seriously?

I hope the rest of the issue is good though, I'm looking forward to purchasing it.

 

[tatouejeremie]

absolutely stunning!

 

[CrisGalaxy]

nice, i wish his work for American Vogue was like this