An illustrious gathering of 40 iconic women, including supermodels, Hollywood stars, and pop icons, graces the final cover of British Vogue’s March 2024 issue, curated by outgoing editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. Image: Instagram via @cr7vogue
Edward Enninful’s star-studded farewell issue with 40 cover stars
British Vogue bids farewell to the trailblazing editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful, with a grandeur that’s nothing short of iconic.
An illustrious gathering of 40 iconic women, including supermodels, Hollywood stars, and pop icons, graces the final cover of British Vogue’s March 2024 issue, curated by outgoing editor-in-chief Edward Enninful. Image: Instagram via @cr7vogue
In a dazzling farewell that could only be orchestrated by the visionary editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, British Vogue’s March 2024 issue bids adieu with not one, but 40 legendary cover stars.
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EDWARD ENNINFUL BIDS FAREWELL
This unprecedented assembly of supermodels, Hollywood royalty, pop icons, and fashion mavens graced the pages, marking the end of Enninful’s transformative six-and-a-half-year tenure at the helm according to CNN.
Enninful, a trailblazing force in the fashion world, had unexpectedly stepped down in June, leaving a trail of anticipation for his final act.
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EDWARD ENNINFUL’S ICONIC COVER
The cover, shot against the iconic backdrop of Manhattan by Steven Meisel, captures the essence of an era that Enninful describes as “daring, disruptive, and evolutionary” in Vogue’s illustrious history.
The curated ensemble includes luminaries such as Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Dua Lipa, and Serena Williams. Each cover star played a pivotal role in shaping the magazine over the past 108 years.
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CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY
Edward Enninful expressed the sentiment that no single woman could encapsulate the transformative years. He felt it a necessity for the power of a collective to weave together a narrative.
Enninful’s editorial journey was marked by groundbreaking moments. He championed diversity with the hiring of Black photographers and celebrated ageless beauty with cover stars like Jane Fonda, Miriam Margolyes, and Dame Judi Dench.
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BROADER CREATIVE VENTURES
Christy Turlington, a radiant 55-year-old cover star, remarked on the positive shift in embracing women of all ages. It echoed the inclusivity championed during Edward Enninful’s tenure.
As the fashion maestro bids adieu to British Vogue, he assumes an advisory position at Condé Nast, Vogue’s publisher, allowing him the freedom to explore broader creative ventures.
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HISTORY MADE
His successor, Chioma Nnadi, formerly of American Vogue, takes the reins at British Vogue, making history as the first Black woman in this prestigious role.
In his final editor’s letter, Edward Enninful remains resolute in championing diverse voices in fashion and media, pledging to keep the energy explosion of recent years alive.
As the curtains close on this era, the resounding message is clear: there is still much to be done, but Enninful’s indelible mark on the world of fashion is destined to endure.
