In June, iconic Vogue editor Anna Wintour, known for her work on The devil wears Pradaannounced his departure after 37 years at the helm. In her latest issues, Wintour has featured stars such as Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone, Gigi Hadid and Nicole Kidman on the cover.
For what is considered by many to be her symbolic final edition, Wintour chose fashion icon Timothée Chalamet to grace the cover. The shoot was conducted by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz and styled by Eric McNeal.
While expectations were high for such a major issue, fan reactions were extremely negative. The cover quickly went viral, but not for the right reasons.
Netizens in the United States and around the world criticized the design, calling it overly modified and lacking in sophistication. Some harsh comments included: “It looks like it was made by someone who just learned Photoshop,”“Mute,” AND “This is the worst cover in Vogue history.” One commenter even called it out “Incredibly terrible.”
The reaction raises questions not only about the creative direction but also the legacy of Anna Wintour’s final editorial decisions. As one of the most influential fashion publications, **Rowing**’s misstep sparked an intense discussion about aesthetics, standards and expectations in high fashion media.
