Kaia Gerber fronts US Vogue's December issue. (Steven Meisel)
Marc Jacobs, the renowned American designer, made history as the first guest editor of Vogue, taking the helm for the December issue. This marks a significant milestone in the magazine’s rich history, as it has never had a guest editor before.
Anna Wintour, the esteemed editor-in-chief of Vogue, approached Jacobs earlier this year with the vision to shape the magazine’s final issue of the year. Wintour recognized the emotional period following the US presidential election, which ultimately resulted in the reelection of former President Donald Trump. Recognizing the need for a fresh voice to emerge during this time, Wintour sought Jacobs’ expertise to lead the magazine’s editorial direction.
In his editor’s letter, Jacobs described the process of crafting the December issue as akin to designing a runway collection. He carefully selected model Kaia Gerber to grace the cover, embodying the themes of dance, youthful exuberance, and creative expression. The cover features two distinct shots, one captured by the renowned photographer Steven Meisel and the other painted by the talented artist Anna Weyant.
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