Victoria Beckham was amongst 40 legendary British Vogue stars that got here collectively to shoot the quilt for Edward Enninful‘s final edition.
Edward, 51, the primary male and first black editor of the publication, introduced in June that he would be stepping down to tackle a brand new international position at writer Conde Nast.
He ensured his ultimate cowl would one to recollect, gathering the likes of Kate Moss, Gigi Hadid, Salma Hayek, Oprah and Miley Cyrus in a single room to pose for the snap.
It’s the largest variety of girls ever shot collectively for a Vogue cowl, however took acclaimed photographer Steven Meisel simply quarter-hour to shoot the group, which additionally included Serena Williams, Christy Turlington and Dua Lipa.
Revealing how he got here to selecting the icons, Edward penned: ‘When it got here to my final concern, I knew the quilt can be devoted to girls. After all!’
40 legendary British Vogue cowl stars got here collectively to shoot Edward Enninful’s ultimate version: 1. Anok Yai, 2. Kaia Gerber, 3. Naomi Campbell, 4. Dua Lipa, 5. Maya Jama, 6. Kate Moss, 7. Cynthia Erivo, 8. Simone Ashley, 9. Lila Moss, 10. Ariana Debose, 11. Jameela Jamil 12. Oprah, 13. Salma Hayek, 14. Christy Turlington, 15. Selma Blair, 16. Miley Cyrus, 17. Iman, 18. Linda Evangelista, 19. Jane Fonda, 20. Cara Delevingne, 21. Gugu Mbatha-Uncooked, 22. Gigi Hadid, 23. Adwoa Aboah, 24. Victoria Beckham, 25. Paloma Elsesser, 26. Gemma Chan, 27. Jodie Comer, 28. Valuable Lee, 29. Amber Valletta, 30. Adut Akech, 31. Cindy Crawford, 32. Karen Elson, 33. Irina Shayk, 34. Laverne Cox, 35. Anya Taylor-Pleasure, 36. Serena Williams, 37. Rina Sawayama, 38. Karlie Kloss, 39. Vittoria Ceretti, 40. Jourdan Dunn
Kate Moss posed up a storm alongside Victoria Beckham and Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington joined Maya Jama, Selma Blair and Valuable Lee on set
He continued: ‘It was clear to all of us on the staff that nobody girl may or ought to encapsulate these previous few years for the journal. What we wanted was a bunch, to lean into the ability of the collective to carry to life what I hope has been a daring, disruptive and evolutionary interval in Vogue’s historical past.’
After sending out requests to his 40 cowl stars, Edward confessed he held his breath hoping they’d agree, earlier than the celebrities flew in from London, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles and past to reach in December (at their very own expense) for the New York-based shoot.
The women had been given three months discover to attend, with Edward writing private notes to every girl asking them to take part.
The one particular person unable to make the shoot was Nicole Kidman who was working away on a film.
He recalled: ‘They materialised as if from a dream.
‘When 8am rolled across the fashions, the film icons, the musicians, the moguls, the sporting legends and media stars started to reach. Mom and daughter Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford carpooled.
‘Ditto Salma Hayek Pinault and Linda Evangelista, given Salma stayed at Linda’s home the evening earlier than.
‘Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus squeaked in by the pores and skin of their popstar schedules. And everybody made certain issues ran easily so Gigi Hadid may make it house on time to her toddler.’
Edward concluded: ‘So right here it’s: my 76th and ultimate version of Vogue, six and a half years and 153 cowl stars later, together with the 40 legendary girls who function on this cowl. It’s been a rare journey and an absolute honour.
‘As I step into my new position, as Condé Nast’s international inventive and cultural advisor for Vogue, I’m decided to maintain championing the unbelievable array of voices in vogue and media, and guarantee we hold the power explosion of the previous couple of years going.
‘We at all times say it, as a result of it at all times must be mentioned: “there’s a nice deal but to be finished.”‘
Kate, Cindy Crawford, Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss and Irina Shayk seemed unbelievable
Miley Cyrus and Kate Moss placed on a leggy show in mini attire for the photoshoot
Naomi Campbell was a imaginative and prescient in a white robe with a drop waist
(L-R) Gemma Chan, Simone Ashley, Rina Sawayama, Anya Taylor-Pleasure, Maya Jama, Valuable Lee, Jameela Jamil
Linda Evangelista and Salma Hayek arrived on the shoot collectively after having a sleepover the evening earlier than in preparation for the shoot
Jodie Turner Smith and Adwoa Aboah seemed in excessive spirits as they beamed the for the digital camera
Jane Fonda was assisted by a cane as she strolled previous with good good friend Oprah
After sending out requests to his 40 cowl stars, Edward confessed he held his breath hoping they’d agree, earlier than the celebrities flew in from London, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles and past
Talking about her expertise on set, Selma Blair instructed The Washington Post: ‘We had been allowed to take footage however I needed to see it by way of my very own eyes. I imagine we’ll all be allies to one another.
‘We had been spokes in a wheel. We’re stronger collectively. I really feel extra assured for having been in that group.’
Edward is due to get replaced by Londoner Chioma Nnadi as editor of British Vogue.
The Mail on Sunday reported Edward had hoped someday to exchange Anna Wintour, however the Vogue Editor-In-Chief is set to remain put and can ‘swat any rivals off like a fly’.
Edward will take up a ‘international advisory place’ at Vogue, ‘with the liberty to tackle broader inventive tasks’.
‘He made no secret of wanting the large job [global editorial director] however he hit the glass ceiling and he’d gone so far as he may go,’ defined the Vogue insider.
‘He thought he can be in London for just a few years after which head for New York, however he now is aware of that he is by no means going to get Anna’s job at Condé Nast.
‘Anna is the undisputed boss. She has seen off many rivals and continues to take action. She may swat him like a fly.’
A vogue supply put it extra bluntly: ‘I feel Edward underestimated her energy. He had a lot smoke blown up his a**e when he was appointed editor that he could not see his personal trousers.’
This week additionally noticed Vogue employees say an finish of an period to their workplace, as they moved out of the legendary Vogue House in Mayfair, London, the place the journal has been printed for 65 years.
Condé Nast introduced final 12 months it will be shifting employees at its publications, which embrace Vogue, GQ, Tatler and Home & Backyard, to The Adelphi on the Thames Embankment.
Vogue Home was put up on the market earlier this 12 months and was purchased by delivery mogul Eyal Ofer, a Monaco-based businessman reportedly price $23billion. It will likely be renamed 1 Hanover Sq., marking the top of an period for the writer.
Edward Enninful, 51, the primary male and first black editor of British Vogue, introduced in June that he can be stepping right down to tackle a brand new international position at Conde Nast (pictured with Naomi Campbell)
The deal solely covers the leasehold for the property as The Church of England owns the freehold.
Ofer paid £75million for the property, £5million greater than the worth it was listed at, in keeping with The Telegraph.
British Vogue was launched in 1916 and moved to Vogue Home, simply off Regent Avenue, in 1958.
The March concern of British Vogue is offered by way of digital obtain and on newsstands from Tuesday 13 February
