Featured Article: Vogue US 2012 Covers Recap

Most of Vogue US covers this year were great. Except Keira Knightley‘s October issue by Mario Testino. Camera loves her chiseled aristocratic face, but that metallic glove was really distracting and unnecessary. But, overall we are pleased with this year’s line up. We are excited already to see 2013 cover stars, because they’ve started the year with Gwen Stefani, and today there’s a rumour swirling that Beyoncé will be featured on the magazine’s important March issue, snapped by Annie Leibovitz few days ago. Just in time for her Super Bowl singing stint. Talk about perfect timing.

Anna Wintour gave five cover slots to first timers this year, and every single one of them wasn’t disappointed. Annie Leibovitz photographed Vogue US‘ oldest cover star, 63 year old Academy Award winner Meryl Streep for the earthy January issue (fellow winner and returning cover star, Marion Cotillard landed the August slot by Peter Lindbergh). She also photographed the then Olympic hopefuls from America, soccer player Hope Solo, swimmer Ryan Lochte (he’s now one of the few men who got the honor to be featured on the cover), and tennis player Serena Williams for June issue. Mario Testino shot two first timers: young singer Taylor Swift for February and the ever lovely Emma Stone for July. Last but not least, one of the most anticipated covers of the year was Adele‘s March issue, photographed stunningly by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

Their 606-page March issue wasn’t the only issue we looked forward to. Because in September, they made history when they producing their biggest issue, ever! The 916-page edition was fronted by Lady Gaga, who wears Marc Jacobs purple patched dress and posed also in front of M&M‘s lens. The busy duo also produced the striking April cover, with Jennifer Lopez in a fiery red Bottega Veneta dress.

Scarlett Johansson goes blonde and wears vintage Prada dress on her second Vogue cover. The bombshell actress graced the May issue by Mario Testino. Rihanna also landed her second cover slot this year (as well as Lady Gaga). The Barbadian singer fronted the magazine’s November issue in Valentino, that was shot beautifully by Annie Leibovitz. Rounding up her work with Vogue US, Mrs.Leibovitz photographed the December front page with former Academy Award host, Anne Hathaway (in a green Vera Wang Spring Summer 2013 dress). And that makes her shared the spot with Mario Testino, who also shot four covers this year for the magazine.

Read our 2011 recap, here and 2010 recap, here. Share to us your favourite Vogue US cover in the comment box below.

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Hope Solo, Ryan Lochte & Serena Williams for Vogue US June 2012

27 year old swimmer, Ryan Lochte, is the latest man that’s featured on the cover of Vogue US after Richard Gere, George Clooney and LeBron James.

Oh, you must not forget that Chris Noth‘s legs and arms are also featured on the June 2008 cover together with Sarah Jessica Parker and four matadors were surrounded Penelope Cruz for her December 2007 front page of the Anna Wintour edited monthly fashion publication.

The six-time Olympic medalist was photographed by Annie Leibovitz and styled by Tonne Goodman along with fellow athletes and 2012 Olympic hopefuls, Hope Solo (soccer) and Serena Williams (tennis).

Click here to view last year cover featuring Penelope Cruz, here for 2010 cover with Blake Lively and here for 2009 cover with Cameron Diaz.

Image via TFS.

MET Ball 2011 Red Carpet: Celebrities

Keri Hilson in Atelier Versace

UPDATED MAY 05th 2011 : Added two more images of the MET Ball 2011 Red Carpet for Celebrities.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala 2011 was held last night in New York City. You can see the the red carpet gallery of the celebrities who attended the event below. This year, the theme was dedicated to late British designer Alexander McQueen, and celebrated the opening of the museum’s new McQueen retrospective exhibition.

Images via Fashionologie

Amy Adams in L'Wren Scott

Amy Poehler in J.Mendel

Ashley Greene in custom Donna Karan

Ashley Olsen in vintage Christian Dior couture

Blake Lively in Chanel

Cassie in Rag & Bone

Chloe Sevigny in Alexander McQueen

Christina Hendricks in Carolina Herrera

Christina Ricci in Zac Posen

Ciara in Prabal Gurung

Claire Danes in Calvin Klein

Dakota Fanning in Valentino

Demi Moore in Prabal Gurung and Philip Treacy hat

Diane Kruger in Jason Wu

Elizabeth Banks in Tommy Hilfiger

Elle Fanning in Valentino

Emily Browning in Marc Jacobs

Emma Roberts in Michael Kors

Emma Stone in custom Lanvin

Eva Mendes in Stella McCartney

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci

Florence Welch in Yves Saint Laurent

Freida Pinto in Chanel

Ginnifer Goodwin in custom Topshop

Gwyneth Paltrow in Stella McCartney

Hailee Steinfeld in Stella McCartney

Isabel Lucas in Louis Vuitton

Isla Fisher in Tory Burch

Janelle Monae in Chanel

Jay-Z and Beyonce in Emilio Pucci

Jennifer Hudson in Vera Wang

Jennifer Lopez in Gucci, with Marc Anthony

Jessica Alba in Ralph Lauren, with Cash Warren

Josh Duhamel and Fergie in Marchesa

Julianna Margulies in Narciso Rodriguez

Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney

Kerry Washington in Escada

Kirsten Dunst in Chanel

Kristen Bell in Tory Burch

Kristen Stewart in Proenza Schouler

Lea Michele in Escada

Leelee Sobieski in Vionnet

Leighton Meester in Louis Vuitton

Liv Tyler in Givenchy couture

Livia Giuggioli in Stella McCartney and Colin Firth in Tom Ford

Madonna in Stella McCartney and Guy Oseary

Maggie Gyllenhaal in Stella McCartney

Mary J. Blige in Gucci

Mary-Kate Olsen in vintage

Mia Wasikowska in Thakoon

Michelle Williams in custom Miu Miu

Miranda Kerr in Marchesa and Nicholas Kirkwood shoes with Orlando Bloom

Naomi Watts in Stella McCartney

Patricia Clarkson in Michael Kors

Penelope Cruz in Oscar de la Renta

Rashida Jones in Stella McCartney

Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Rihanna in Stella McCartney

Rosario Dawson

Rumer Willis in Badgley Mischka couture

Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen

Saoirse Ronan in Rodarte

Sarah Jessica Parker in Alexander McQueen

Serena Williams in Oscar de la Renta

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Vergara in Carolina Herrera

Solange Knowles in Dries van Noten

Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in Givenchy couture

Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein