You can imagine our excitement and complete bewilderment, subsequent to a slew of deeply unimpressive covers starring Solange Knowles, Lana Del Rey and Leanne de Haan over recent months, when covers of Harper’s Bazaar with Regina King, Anok Yai and Christy Turlington began to rock our world. It appears, however, things are back to square one with the unveiling of Bazaar‘s depressing and lifeless-looking double June/July 2024 cover. Samira Nasr welcomes Emma Corrin as cover star for the occasion, who captured by photographer Sam Rock, is dressed by the mag’s newly-installed style director Carlos Nazario in a Miu Miu vest top and briefs (Miu Miu being, of course, a brand to which Corrin is brand ambassador).

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“This? After Regina and Anok’s successful covers? No, thank you,” crmsn immediately disapproved.

“Honestly, I was rooting so hard for American Harper’s Bazaar. I see we’re back to square one here. Dumbfounded over Samira Nasr expecting people to part with their hard-earned money for such an abysmal cover. Where’s the allure? Where’s the charm?” asked vogue28.

MModa wasn’t buying it either, declaring: “This dud of a cover sums up the editor’s aesthetic.”

Also deeply unimpressed was NYLA22, voicing: “When I see covers like this, it makes me think that editors are making magazines for themselves. Harper’s Bazaar is a mass, mainstream fashion publication and I don’t really know who this is for!”

“Was really hoping that woke fashion mag covers were finally behind us. Guess not,” sighed Handbag Queen.

“Honestly with a different look, it could have been lovely. This dull beige Miu Miu set is not helping,” commented forum member GivenchyAddict.

See more of Emma Corrin via the lens of Sam Rock for Harper’s Bazaar June/July 2024 and share your thoughts, here.

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Nina Garcia stays winning at American ELLE. After all, Garcia (who has served as editor-in-chief since 2017) continues to secure the crème de la crème of the world of fashion and entertainment as the magazine’s cover stars. Everyone from Vittoria Ceretti and Nicole Kidman to Irina Shayk and Dua Lipa have graced the Hearst-owned title of late, with Anya Taylor-Joy added to the list with the unveiling of ELLE‘s double June/July 2024 edition. Garcia welcomes the actress and star of George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga three years after her last, to pose for photographer Dan Martensen and get dressed up by stylist Anastasia Barbieri. In cover one (below), Taylor-Joy poses in a multi-colored dress from Bottega Veneta’s Pre-Fall 2024 collection. For the second, black and white cover (after the jump), the red carpet maven wears a Givenchy Pre-Fall 2024 leather and lace dress teamed with a pair of boots from Victoria Beckham.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Gorgeous. Anya Taylor-Joy is, as always, fantastic,” applauded WAVES.

“Second cover is gorgeous. Colors, composition and typography are perfect,” raved Alquimista.

MModa commented: “Both are good covers but I like the one with the colorful striped sweater. The colors work so well together and are pleasant to the eye.”

“ELLE has been the best of the mainstream American fashion mags lately,” NYLA22 enthused.

Phuel shared the exact same sentiments, echoing: “ELLE easily stomps all over Vogue these days!”

Yet not everyone was so forthcoming. “Nothing says ‘June/July issue’ quite like the cover star bundled up indoors wearing a big fuzzy turtleneck in holiday colors,” critiqued KoV.

“My least favorite covers of American ELLE in what feels like a very VERY long time. Massively underwhelmed by this. Not a fan of how cold, lifeless and sterile it’s all looking for a double June/July offering. Dan Martensen’s photography and Anastasia Barbieri is amateur beyond belief here!” voiced vogue28.

See more of Anya Taylor-Joy as ELLE‘s June/July 2024 cover star and join the conversation, here.

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