All the September 2021 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated

August 26, 2021

There’s no question that the September issues are big deals. We admit that we look forward to them and always expect big things. The September 2021 covers are definitely a pretty mixed bag, though. Some truly excel. Others really miss the mark. On our best list? British Vogue’s glowing portrait of Gemma Chan. As well as Vogue Australia’s stunning beach shot. The embellished dress featured on Vogue Spain is absolutely stunning. And Margaret Zhang kicks off her tenure at Vogue China in striking fashion. We are certainly less than thrilled with Beyoncé’s Harper’s Bazaar covers, however. Along with Selena Gomez’s Marilyn Monroe makeover on ELLE. Vogue Japan’s multi-model cover falls flat. So does American Vogue‘s. Although we appreciate the fact that it celebrates diversity. Here are all the September 2021 magazine covers that impress and the ones that disappoint.

September 2021 Covers

Vogue

Love the diversity just not the layout.
Harper's Bazaar

We’re always down for seeing Beyoncé grace a September issue, but this is downright disappointing.
InStyle

We prefer the subscribers’ offering.
ELLE

Not 100 percent on board with the styling.
British Vogue

Between the sunrise and Gemma Chan’s shimmering gold gown, what’s not to love?
Allure

Props for putting the focus on beauty.
Vogue Japan

Not one of the mag’s better multi-model covers.
Harper's Bazaar UK

A bit of a letdown.
ELLE UK

We’re on the fence about the fists…
Vogue Australia

Beautiful.
Vogue China

Margaret Zhang nails it with her first issue.
Marie Claire Australia

Nicole Kidman’s almost baby bangs are a little distracting.
Tatler

More questionable styling.
Vogue Korea

Too neutral for September.
Vogue Spain

Dazzling from the dress to the background to the fonts.
Vogue Hong Kong

Adut Akech (always) delivers.
Vogue Mexico

There’s something so striking about the composition here.
Marie Claire France

Feels more July than September.
Vogue Russia

The coat plus the swimsuit is such a strange combo.
Cosmopolitan

We just wish Awkwafina’s hands weren’t in her pockets.
Vogue Czechoslovakia

Not sure exactly what this is supposed to be…

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.