First, the good news. There was plenty of diversity on May 2021 covers. And we’re not just talking race. We also saw size and age representation.
The bad news? There wasn’t much spring and summer fashion inspiration. (Disappointing since that’s what we want out of our glossies.) In fact, some of the styling was quite questionable. But we were treated to some striking beauty looks. Like Thandiwe Newton’s purple shadow on British Vogue. Edie Campbell’s colorful eye makeup and glossy lips on Vogue Korea go surprisingly well together.
Keep scrolling to see which May 2021 covers earned rave reviews and which ones missed the mark.
Vogue
Simply gorgeous.
British Vogue
A stunning shot.
InStyle
Jennifer Lopez or Mandy Moore?
Vogue Japan
The epitome of warm weather glamour.
Vogue Spain
Paloma Elsesser delivers once again.
Harper's Bazaar UK
Constance Jablonski in full bloom.
Vogue Korea
Those earrings are too much.
Vogue Czechoslovakia
We just wish Paulina Porizkova was looking at the camera.
Tatler
Totally camp, which we totally love.
British ELLE
This cover makes us smile.
Vogue Greece
We will never tire of seeing Regina King on magazine covers.
Vogue China
Doesn’t exactly scream spring or summer.
InStyle Spain
Penélope Cruz serving aspirational glamour.
Harper's Bazaar Greece
The styling leaves a lot to be desired.