All the December 2020 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated

November 25, 2020

While September covers are the most anticipated of the year, December covers also have a lot to offer. Magazines tend to focus on the holidays to close out the year. Which we’re totally fine with. (Especially since 2020 was pretty horrible.) So we’re happy to report that many December 2020 covers embraced the season in style. Another high point? There’s plenty of diversity. Many mags featured women of color and both American Vogue and Allure opted for male cover stars (Harry Styles and Pharrell Williams, respectively). In addition, we’re treated to striking shots of modeling superstars. We’re talking Joan Smalls, Candice Swanepoel, Irina Shayk, Liya Kebede and Amber Valletta. See the slideshow above to discover all the December 2020 covers we adore and the ones we can do without.

December 2020 Magazine Covers

Vogue

There were better options in Harry Styles’ photoshoot for the cover.
InStyle

Viola Davis striking a super confident pose.
Harper's Bazaar

The clutching of the collar takes away from what could have been an amazing shot.
ELLE

The Nikes might have worked with a different dress.
Vanity Fair

The white suit against the floral background is pure perfection.
British Vogue

We always love seeing Beyoncé, but this isn’t her strongest cover.
Vogue Japan

Even Bella Hadid can’t save this cover.
Vogue Germany

Serving just the right amount of holiday glam.
Allure

It makes sense that Pharrell Williams is covering a beauty magazine since he just launched a skin care line.
ELLE UK

The bow is a bit too much.
Vogue China

The makeup, hair and even the outfit leave a lot to be desired.
Marie Claire Australia

Scarlett Johansson’s pose is a little off, but the dress makes up for it.
Vogue Greece

A truly ethereal snap of Joan Smalls, Candice Swanepoel and Irina Shayk.
Vogue Korea

Simply stunning.
Tatler

Wish this was a more close-up shot.
Vogue Spain

The styling and that smoky eye scream holidays.
Cosmopolitan

Emma Roberts baring her baby bump.
Marie Claire France

Matador chic?
Vogue Netherlands

When will this love affair with the 80s end?

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.