Ghanaian-born Edward Enninful who become the new editor of British Vogue in April this year unveils his first cover of the British version popular fashion bible featuring mixed-race model and activist Adwoa Aboah.
As the first man and the first black person to take on the role, this December 2017 issue, addresses diversity and inclusivity in fashion.
The cover photo which was styled by Edward himself and photographed by Steven Meisel shows Adwoa Aboah wearing a Marc Jacobs dress and turban with diamond earrings. Channelling 70s beauty with blue eyeshadow and glossy red lips done by makeup artist Pat McGrath.
Announcing the latest issue, Edward Enninful said:
The December 2017 issue is dedicated to Great Britain and the creatives who represent it at home and abroad. Welcome to the #NewVogue. Enjoy!
“Being on this cover is the biggest thing that’s happened in my career,” said model, Adwoa Aboah who is also an activist, Vogue contributing editor and British Fashion Council ambassador.
“There is this newfound love and space for activism within fashion,” she told Vogue. “I never would have dreamt in a million years that I would have young girls coming up to me at Glastonbury or on the streets of LA, New York, London, and telling me how much Gurls Talk or seeing my picture in a magazine means to them, as a woman of colour.” She added.
Read the cover story on www.vogue.com
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