Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter
February 9, 2024 14:39, Updated February 9, 2024 15:30
This will go down as one of the great Vogue covers. It’s a feat that used diary synergy, three months of ego caressing, and an estimated 1,000 WhatsApp messages to bring 40 of the world’s most famous models together in the same studio just before Christmas.
Oprah Winfrey, Kate Moss, Serena Williams, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Jane Fonda, Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Maya Jama and 29 others. Big names have responded to the call of Fashion Bible’s first black editor-in-chief. chief.
Mr Enninful, 51, revealed that his famous friends came to New York at their own expense in December. Others flew in from all over the world, including Mexico, Milan, London and Paris, to celebrate their long farewell to Vogue.
Since making history in 2017 when he was named Vogue magazine’s first black editor-in-chief, he has written personal notes to each woman asking them to appear on one of his 135 covers. I was grateful for that.
Oprah arrived at the fitting to cheer, wearing a purple tracksuit, and told Edward, “Whatever you chose for her was fine.”
Model Gigi Hadid brought her daughter Kai with Enninful so mothers like Gigi could safely finish the shoot and get home in time to bathe and put their children to bed. Each model had a strict 15-30 minute slot, with Kate Moss appearing last at 9:30am, Naomi Campbell at 10:30am and Dua Lipa at 2:30pm.
According to the schedule shared on Instagram, the shoot started at 8 a.m. and lasted more than six hours, ending with the famous 40 people coming together for a final group shot. The exact date is unknown, but it was probably around December 5th.
40 stars were supported by 40 hair and makeup professionals. There were also teams of dressers, armies of administrative staff, photographers, videographers and caterers.
Presenter and model Jameela Jamil shared a behind-the-scenes photo with Jodie Comer and others, and later revealed that most of them went out for a celebratory dinner in New York. Her mother and her daughters Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford carpooled, and Salma Hayek Pinault and Linda Evangelista also carpooled in the elevator after Salma stayed at Linda’s house the night before.
Meanwhile, Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus are believed to have traveled back and forth to New York within 24 hours to “keep pop star schedules”. While surrounded by stars, Miley was overheard saying, “It would take months to get one of these women on the cover.” How to get 40 points? unprecedented’.
Edward then thanked the women who “always showed up,” “were more than friends,” and “truly inspired women” during his “six and a half years of love.” He gave a speech to great cheers and expressed his enthusiasm.
Many of the 40 women could collectively earn more than £1.5 million a day. Oprah famously earns up to £600,000 a day, while Linda Evangelista famously said she couldn’t get out of bed for less than £10,000.
However, Mark Borkowski, one of Britain’s leading PR gurus, told MailOnline that being featured on such an iconic cover means that most, if not all, ‘This means that they did not charge any fees at all,’ he said. Some of the costs may have been borne by fashion houses and modeling agencies seeking exposure, he said.
Of the women invited to attend, only Nicole Kidman had to decline because she needed work after the Hollywood actors’ strike ended.
Another absentee was Meghan Markle, who guest-edited the magazine’s September 2019 issue, but it was claimed that she tried to get Vogue to destroy the magazine’s cover, following her demands and apparently It is said that even popular editors felt “quiet indignation”. We arranged the schedule so that the magazine was published in the US before the UK.
According to the schedule shared on Instagram, the shoot lasted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with 40 notable people gathered for the final group shot.
The exact date is unknown, but it was probably around December 5th.
Mr Enninful claimed his last British Vogue cover “says what I wanted to say”, with many praising the ensemble and the “legendary” headline as his all-powerful ex-boss. They interpret it as a message of rebellion against Dame Anna Wintour.
The cover for Vogue’s March issue, photographed by Steven Meisel and held at the High Line Stage in New York’s Meatpacking District in early December, was planned shortly after Edward announced his departure from the company in July. It seems like it was.
“I’m so honored that all the women saw what we did at British Vogue and supported us,” Enninful told The Washington Post.
“When I look at the cover, I think, what a great run it was. If the magazine hadn’t sold well. I would have been gone a long time ago,” he said.
Jill Demling’s Creative Casting Agency assembled the non-model talent. Jill said she was “shocked at how it happened.” I’ve been doing this forever. I’m always nervous until it actually shows up. ”
Last year, Mr. Enninful, 51, announced he would step down as head of the fashion magazine and take up a newly created role this year.
Writing for Vogue, he said of his final shoot as editor-in-chief: “It was an extraordinary journey and an absolute honor.”
“As I take on my new role as Global Creative Culture Advisor for Vogue at Condé Nast, I am determined to continue championing the incredible voices in fashion and media and ensure the explosion of energy of recent years continues. ”.
“We say that all the time, because we always need to say it. There’s still a lot of work to do.”
In his editor’s letter, Enninful expressed his “gratitude” and said he was “proud to have done the important work” in publishing the book.
Other famous women who have graced the cover of the British magazine include Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, Orange Is the New Black actress Laverne Cox and supermodel Cindy Comer. Crawford and singer Miley Cyrus.
“I couldn’t believe all 40 women were in the same room,” Laverne said. We released a statement about Edward and his influence and how he impacted our lives. ”
British model and actress Cara Delevingne, actress and activist Jane Fonda, fashion model Gigi Hadid, Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek and singer Dua Lipa will also appear.
Also included are The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy, singer Rina Sawayama, fashion model Christy Turlington, TV presenter and actress Jameela Jamil and former tennis player Serena Williams.
Mr Enninful, who is British of Ghanaian descent, was awarded an OBE for his services to diversity in the fashion industry as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s 2016 Birthday Honors list.
He became editor-in-chief of British Vogue in August 2017, the first black person to hold a top job at a British fashion magazine, and was promoted to European editorial director of Vogue in December 2020. .
During his years at the top of fashion magazines, he has continued to push boundaries and push for greater inclusivity in the industry.
The magazine’s May 2023 issue, which featured 19 disabled people from the worlds of fashion, sport, culture and activism, and featured 5 disabled people on the cover, was “one of the proudest moments of my career.” One,” he said.
The March issue of British Vogue is available for digital download Available on newsstands starting Tuesday, February 13th