We’ve already addressed how magazines are adapting to the new normal. With social distancing still enforced encouraged in most places, putting together a cover is no easy feat. Not only do you have to figure out a way to style and shoot your cover subject(s) of choice, you need to keep in mind the ongoing pandemic and what seems appropriate in these trying times.
Which mags directly referenced the health crisis?
For June 2020, some mags opted to directly acknowledge the current state of affairs. Take U.S. Vogue’s respectful shot of an Irving Penn picture of a rose for its double issue. While Vogue Netherlands used several model shots to reinforce its “Alone, together” tagline.
Which ones took a more glamour-minded approach?
On the flip side, many publications offered up glamorous distractions. There was a truly gorgeous shot of Judi Dench on British Vogue. Vogue Japan presented several “simply styled” models for its June 2020 installment. Marie Claire went old school for its Dakota Johnson shot and Vogue China gave us an interesting Billie Eilish image. And Miley Cyrus served as star and stylist for the digital issue of WSJ. Magazine.
See all of the best and worst June 2020 covers in the slideshow above.
June 2020 Covers
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Vogue
For its landmark June/July cover, Vogue uses an unpublished Irving Penn picture of a rose to respectfully address the ongoing health crisis.
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Vogue UK
Judi Dench stuns in this gorgeous portrait shot.
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ELLE UK
We’re big fans of Florence Pugh and this cover.
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InStyle
We love the simplicity and sophistication of this shot of Carey Mulligan.
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Marie Claire
Dakota Johnson is really selling the retro vibes here.
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Harper's Bazaar UK
Although Rachel Weisz’s outfit isn’t super summery, the flowers make this cover season-appropriate.
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Allure
While we love the makeup, the outfit doesn’t exactly scream summer.
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Vogue Japan
Once again, the magazine opts for a multi-model cover. And once again, the result is underwhelming.
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Vogue China
There’s something oddly alluring about this shot of Billie Eilish.
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WSJ. Magazine
Miley Cyrus did everything for the mag’s latest digital cover, from picking her ensemble to applying her own makeup.
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Marie Claire Australia
Not the most striking shot of Elle Fanning, but still pretty delightful.
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Vogue Netherlands
The publication takes a collage approach in this era of social distancing.
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ELLE Canada
Sandra Oh is the victim of some unfortunate styling.
