As I have previously stated before, I cannot afford to buy and store every magazine issue that is published, so I heavily rely on the internet to view editorials and keep up in the world of fashion. There are so many blogs and websites where different magazines are featured and reviewed, but I find The Fashion Spot forum to be the most helpful. Although you may not be a member, which would allow you to post, thankfully the entire board made up of multiple threads is visible to the general public. Being made up of members all around the world, The Fashion Spot is the best place to look at magazine covers; if you get lucky, most of the time a member will post scans of the photos inside! I am lucky enough to be a member, allowing me to contribute to the discussions concerning my favorite obsession.
I've chosen to write about the August issue of Vogue UK, because I think that with all of the hype surrounding it's cover girl, Kate Moss, it's only appropriate. I've noticed so much commotion all over the internet about her being on this cover. A lot of it has to with the fact that she was already scheduled to be on the September issue of US Vogue, which is, of course, the biggest and most important issue of the magazine. Anna Wintour is said to have had exclusivity to Kate's wedding photographs, which were taken by the great and legendary Mario Testino. There was reported to have been extremely tight security; even the locals were upset by not being able to go through the blocked off area. So of course much speculation was stirred up when she appeared on the cover of Vogue UK with the header being "Kate Moss (meet Mrs. Jamie Hince)".
I understand the issue from both points of view. From Vogue UK's standpoint, it makes total sense for Moss to pose for her home country's magazine, especially right after such a big event as her wedding. From US Vogue's viewpoint, by having her on their cover a month after she is on the cover of a similar magazine, it feels like overkill and takes away some of the excitement.
But either way, one can completely overlook the drama in way of marveling at how Moss looks amazingly gorgeous in the pink Miu Miu dress featured in the cover shot, and looking forward to the sure to be amazing US Vogue September cover and feature spread.
xoxo
September's Love Child
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