Run for Covers

Vogue Italia is considered to be one of the most respected fashion magazines in the entire world. It is know to push the limits of fashion, and its roster of photographers include some the best in the industry today. I knew I'd be able to find some amazing images by searching through their archives, and decided to highlight a few of my favorite covers from the renown publication. 

This one instantly caught my eye because it expertly mixes a variety of patterns and textures in the background to create a stunning backdrop for the model. Her dress blends in perfectly, and her pose is great: strong and confident. Her dress may fade into the background, but she certainly does not. I also love the type treatment for this cover. Giving the title of the magazine itself a pattern adds so much to the overall image. It's not necessarily what I think of when I hear "First Look at Spring," which makes it even better. 

This cover is one of my favorites because of its humor and the story it tells. I love the air of superiority and grandeur the plastic surgery victim gives off, and the lighting is truly beautiful. The maid is giving just as much attitude as the model herself, and the overall absurdity of the image is fantastic. 

Composition is what makes this such a stunning image. The photographer's decision to have the girls coming from the side of the cover is great. The lighting bounces off the leather beautifully, and although the background is simple and gray, it works to highlight the two models. I also love the small detail of the top model's eye caught in the middle of the "O" in Vogue. The model's really shine in this cover and helped produce a very stunning photo. 

Bright, light, and colorful, this cover is very different from the others. It calls back to the 1970s with both the colors for the headline and the filter used in the photo. The model stares straight to camera, looking hopeful and innocent, and I can almost feel her vulnerability. This is a simple cover, but I still love it for that very reason.