Loli Bahia is one of the most in-demand of models within the world of fashion. During the Fall 2025 season of Paris Fashion Week alone, the French beauty walked for the likes of Chanel, Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Chloé, and Tom Ford (to name just a select few). Editors across the globe continue to endorse the industry favorite too, with Francesca Ragazzi being the latest. Ragazzi welcomes Loli Bahia onto the cover of Vogue Italia for May 2025. Bahia gazes down the lens of Vito Fernicola for the occasion, with cover shoot stylist Robbie Spencer selecting a striped top from Miu Miu for the current face of Versace.

Loli Bahia for Vogue Italia May 2025

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Dreadful. The quality of the image looks so poor, it looks like a 5-minute Photoshop job,” immediately critiqued Squizree.

“Terrible! Wow,” RMDV shrieked.

“What is this? Firstly that hand-me-down Gap shirt from 2000, and then that bloody purple pen mark on her left wrist. Did someone forget to edit it out? Not to mention how sh*tty the lighting and coloring of the image is before we even get to her ever-lacking expression,” commented Fiercification.

“Models used to be aspirational,” expressed an underwhelmed fenty.

GivenchyHomme wasn’t into it either. “I hate this magazine so much. It continues to be the worst edition of Vogue month after month. You have a model like Loli Bahia and that’s how you ‘style’ her for a cover? Where is the love? Where is the fantasy?”

“It’s all just so glum, sombre, and lifeless. An energetic smile from Loli Bahia would’ve elevated this cover immensely,” voiced vogue28.

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The covers of Vogue Italia might not hit like they once used to (under the late great Franca Sozzani) but that doesn’t stop Francesca Ragazzi from securing a plethora of A-list talent for the cover of the magazine. Ragazzi, who has served as head of editorial content since 2021, has called upon Ariana Grande, Miriam Leone, and Damiano David as Italian Vogue cover stars over recent months. Up next on the cover of Vogue Italia are Alice Rohrwacher and Alba Rohrwacher. The sisters grace the April 2025 edition via the lens of Bea De Giacomo. Alice (a film director) and Alba (and actress) were both styled by Harry Lambert for the occasion, posing amongst the great outdoors in looks from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2025 collection by Nicolas Ghesquière.

Alice Rohrwacher & Alba Rohrwacher for Vogue Italia April 2025

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“This magazine has truly lost it,” declared Melancholybaby upon checking out the cover.

“I’m using the moment to remind myself of Vogue Italia’s April covers from 1990-2010,” tigerrouge chimed in.

Also far from impressed was ah ah. “The Vogue Italia team is clueless. This makes absolutely no sense!” they stated in total shock.

“Ugh, this is a new (new new new…) low,” shrieked thatsfierce.

“My nephews could easily do this on Canva. Such a non event,” voiced Kanzai.

“Gosh. I love Alba, and usually appreciate Bea De Giacom’s work… but this is tragic,” confessed forum member carla56.

See more of Alice Rohrwacher and Alba Rohrwacher from the Vogue Italia April 2025 cover shoot and join the conversation, here.

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Since 2021, Francesca Ragazzi has been at the helm of Vogue Italia, subsequent to the departure of Emanuele Farneti. Ragazzi continues to demonstrate some serious pull when selecting cover stars for the Italian fashion bible, which has been on the market for over six decades. Cover stars over recent months have included everyone from Linda Evangelista to Lana Del Rey. Ragazzi welcomes Ariana Grande onto the March 2025 cover of Vogue Italia, and is placed before the lens of photographer Elizaveta Porodina for the occasion. The American singer-songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actress, gazes down Porodina’s lens styled by Max Ortega in a creation from Alessandro Michele’s Spring 2025 Valentino collection.

Ariana Grande for Vogue Italia March 2025

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Ariana deserved a better photographer,” immediately scolded jeje10 the moment the cover struck.

Forum member ellearchivist commented: “I had forgotten that this photographer existed but trust the most woeful of Vogue editions to try and resurrect her!”

“Ariana Grande is one of the celebrities who has the WORST performance in front of the camera,” chimed in an underwhelmed DK92.

“It’s giving Victorian death bed,” described WAVES.

Also left unimpressed was mepps. “Everything is awful, just awful,” they shared.

“Admittedly, this isn’t the worst Vogue cover I’ve come across over recent months. Not the biggest fan of Ariana Grande but this is all working. I like the photography, how different and stylistic it is, and the coloring,” voiced vogue28.

See more of Ariana Grande from the Vogue Italia March 2025 cover shoot and join the conversation, here.

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You might as well be aware that Vogue Italia does not hold the prestige it once did when the late great Franca Sozzani was at the helm. At the helm of the Italian fashion bible currently is Francesca Ragazzi. Ragazzi, who has served as head of editorial content since 2021, has found a way to successfully champion both homegrown and international talent. The likes of Monica Bellucci, Lana Del Rey, Alex Consani, and Damiano David have graced the magazine over recent months. Miriam Leone now takes to the cover of Vogue Italia for February 2025. The Italian actress takes to the streets of Milan, as she poses for photographer Maciek Pozoga in the cover photograph. As the RAI radio tower looms in the background, stylist Elena Mottola dressed Leone in a look from the Prada Spring 2025 collection.

Miriam Leone for Vogue Italia February 2025

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Three questions come to mind: who thought this composition was good? How is this angle and posing flattering in any way? Does this magazine have an editor-in-chief?” quizzed vladhatesyou straight away.

“They are joking, right?” asked vogue22.

“Everything about the cover screams low budget to me,” thiago critiqued.

BalkaniStaCouture commented: “It’s shameful to see this glorious magazine now, after we had Franca!”

“Really sad,” cried out a disapproving subway 123.

Yet not everyone was left so unsatisfied. “Guess it could have been worse. I like the RAI antenna,” confessed forum member kokobombon.

“I like this cover very much, I like the color scheme, the styling, and the unusual perspective of the shot,” MModa added. “The cover looks very Vogue Italia to me!”

See more of Miriam Leone from the Vogue Italia February 2025 cover shoot and join the conversation, here.

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Francesca Ragazzi, who has been at the helm of Vogue Italia since 2021, might just be starting to find her footing as editor-in-chief. After all, covers (both good and bad) over the past few months have granted us Linda Evangelista, Monica Bellucci, and Lana Del Rey as cover stars. Last month, Ragazzi closed out 2024 with models like Anok Yai, Alex Consani and Amelia Gray having a blast before the lens of Rafael Pavarotti. To kick-start 2025, Damiano David is ushered in as a Vogue Italia cover star for January. The Italian singer and songwriter is teamed up with photographer Steven Klein for the occasion, complete with Matthew Ellenberger on styling duties. In the cover photograph (shot on location at Chateau Marmont), David gazes down Klein’s lens donning a look from the Dsquared2 Menswear Spring 2025 collection.

Damiano David for Vogue Italia January 2025:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Too bad they didn’t do something sexier with him. I guess the outcome is… OK. Much better than the December covers,” noted Xone upon checking out the cover.

“Did they want to do a BDSM theme but suddenly change their minds?” asked JohannesL.

“I love that he’s on the cover. However, I was expecting more from Klein. I feel like Damiano David would have been game for something riskier than this,” kokobombon chimed in.

Guimon felt the same way. “I love Damiano. I was excited when I saw Steven Klein in the thread title, but I’m so disappointed with the results,” they echoed.

Yet not everyone was left so unsatisfied. “Well, this is a decent cover,” confessed zacatecas570.

“The colors are rich, good angles, something of a narrative. Thank GOD we still have Klein doing atmospheric photos that evoke something,” Alquimista enthused.

See more of Damiano David from the Vogue Italia January 2025 cover shoot and join the conversation, here.

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As officially announced on December 16, the year 2024 marks the 2nd Annual theFashionSpot Awards. Over on theFashionSpot forums, our loyal forum members have once again been asked to participate in the celebratory event and to vote for their respective favorites across a total of six strong categories. This year saw the introduction of the Haute Couture Collection of the Year category, in addition to the Designer of the Year, Ready-to-Wear Collection of the Year, Model of the Year, Magazine Cover of the Year, and Ad Campaign of the Year.

Should you need reminding, last year’s achievements included Jonathan Anderson winning Designer of the Year. Vittoria Ceretti became our Model of the Year. Saint Laurent Fall 2024 received the Collection of the Year award. D la Repubblica starring Linda Evangelista via the lens of Robin Galiegue ultimately won Magazine Cover of the Year and the Ad Campaign of the Year went to Giorgio Armani Fall 2023.

Voting on theFashionSpot forums has now finished, and it’s time to announce the winners of the 2024 theFashionSpot Awards!

theFashionSpot’s 2024 Magazine Cover of the Year Award Goes to…

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…Vogue Italia September 2024 by Steven Meisel!

A huge congratulations to Vogue Italia and their stellar 60th anniversary commemorative September 2024 covers! The cover(s) received 45.7% of the votes.

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Vogue Italia has been pretty hit and miss throughout 2024. After all, covers starring the likes of Taylor Russell, Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk, Karen Elson, and Monica Bellucci have flopped HARD. On the opposite end of the scale, the magazine’s Steven Meisel-shot 60th anniversary covers, Lana Del Rey, and Hunter Schafer offerings have impressed us to no end. To close out 2024, Francesca Ragazzi insisted the magazine’s December cover shoot be shot at the 60th anniversary party, held during Milan Fashion Week in September. Ragazzi called upon photographer Rafael Pavarotti and stylist Katie Grand for the occasion. As a result, models Anok Yai, Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser, Amelia Gray, Alek Wek, Maty Fall, and DJ Carlita pose across a total of six black and white Vogue Italia cover offerings this month.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Party photos? What is this,” shrieked newton91 the moment the covers dropped.

“Hmm, no. That cover line is stupid, and I don’t like the black and white. It lacks that pop of color,” pointed out Valentine27.

Forum member jejsx2 commented: “So… Vogue Italia threw a big party for their 60th anniversary and then used party photos as the cover? Honestly, this feels lazy and cheap for Vogue!”

“Maty Fall’s cover is TRAGIC. She looks gorgeous, but the context, the DJ, and the location is atrocious. It looks more like a rave in an occupied space than a Vogue party,” critiqued carla56.

“I’m happy for Alek Wek. In fact, she’s the only one who actually looks like she’s having fun. All the covers are pretentious and bad,” DK92 disapproved.

Also majorly underwhelmed was avonlea002, declaring: “I hate everything about this!”

Blueorchid simply used the word “grim” to describe the covers.

See more of Anok Yai, Alex Consani, Amelia Gray and a whole host of others for Vogue Italia December 2024 and join the conversation, here.

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Steven Meisel will always and forever be synonymous with Vogue Italia. After all, since shooting his very first cover for the Italian fashion bible for the July/August issue of 1988 (under the late great Franca Sozzani), a whole plethora of covers are now deemed iconic. Now under the control of Francesca Ragazzi, Meisel was welcomed back to capture the magazine’s 60th anniversary covers for September and is back once again for November 2024. The legendary American lensman points his lens toward Lana Del Rey, who makes her debut Vogue Italia appearance for the occasion, complete with styling from Karl Templer and a look from Miu Miu. The newlywed American singer-songwriter is all smiles in the joyous cover image, looking the picture of happiness as she gazes down Meisel’s masterful lens.

The November 2024 Cover of Vogue Italia with Lana Del Rey by Steven Meisel:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“YES!” immediately enthused prylvi upon checking out the cover.

“BIG YES!” chimed in forum member RMDV.

“I never thought I’d see the day when Lana Del Rey gets a good Vogue cover! Finally,” applauded gunsnroses.

ReneSanchez approved: “This is so good. Lana fits so well with this aesthetic. I love the styling, the smile, and the fact it’s by Steven Meisel!”

“What a cover! What a surprise! I am living for this right now. Absolutely flawless cover shot from Steven Meisel, as per usual. I love the head square, the makeup, the composition, the infectious and energetic smile from Lana, and how monochromatic it is,” admired vogue28.

Kokobombon shared the same sentiments. “Typical Meisel. This is the best Lana Del Rey has ever looked IMO,” they praised.

“A tear may have formed in my eye at the sight of this unexpected collaboration. It’s beautiful, it’s timeless, it’s a perfect combination of both artists and I can’t wait to get my hands on this!” shared aracic.

See more of Lana Del Rey for Vogue Italia November 2024 and join the conversation, here.

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Given the firm exception of the September issue celebrating the magazine’s monumental 60th anniversary, Vogue Italia has been a hard pass throughout 2024. Not even covers starring the next generation of models, Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk, Bad Bunny, and Karen Elson have managed to impress. Italian Vogue‘s Head of Editorial Content Francesca Ragazzi invites Monica Bellucci onto Vogue Italia for October 2024, who returns to the front cover following an appearance (alongside daughter Deva Cassel) in July 2021. To commemorate turning 60, the iconic Italian actress poses for partner Tim Burton. The pair took to the unique Sacred Bosco di Bomarzo in northern Lazio, Italy for the occasion. In the cover shot, Bellucci dons a custom Ferragamo creation and Cartier jewelry.

The October 2024 Cover of Vogue Italia with Monica Bellucci:

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Monica Bellucci: yasssss. This cover: no for me,” Chipmetrai commented the moment the cover struck.

“Love Monica Bellucci, but no,” echoed mepps.

“Take the cameras away from these directors,” exclaimed blueorchid.

Crmsm commented: “My takeaway from this is that Tim Burton is a great movie director and he should stick to it!”

Avonlea002 shared the same sentiments. “I was expecting something more than bland photography from a director whose films are so stylized. It’s a wasted opportunity,” they voiced.

“What a letdown,” sighed forum member phungnam96.

“Vogue Italia made history by managing to make Monica Bellucci look bad,” Urban Stylin declared.

“I’m only able to echo everyone else’s sentiments regarding how much of a major letdown this is. A totally wasted opportunity indeed, and pales massively in stark comparison to Deva Cassel’s cover from Steven Meisel last month,” chimed in vogue28.

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Ever since the late great Franca Sozzani took up the mantle of Vogue Italia back in 1988, the magazine has been synonymous with Steven Meisel. To celebrate the magazine’s monumental 60th anniversary with the release of the September 2024 issue, Italian Vogue’s current leader Francesca Ragazzi brilliantly brings back Meisel for a series of commemorative, celebratory and highly-collectible covers. Ragazzi called upon none other than Linda Evangelista, Vittoria Ceretti, Deva Cassel, Isabella Rossellini, Mariacarla Boscono and Maty Fall as cover stars for the occasion. The iconic lineup each pose for Meisel in their respective portrait cover shots, compete with styling from Joe McKenna who opted for looks from Gucci, Miu Miu, Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Prada and Loro Piana.

Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Fantastic colors for fall and a fantastic cast for the anniversary. I’m very pleased with the outcome. It feels like an event worthy of the 60th anniversary,” applauded aracic instantly.

“Great choices to celebrate 60 years of Italian Vogue,” enthused Starry.

“Stunning covers! This is how you do it!” raved forum member clo.

Sharing the same level of enthusiasm toward the outcome was lanvinray. “Absolutely thrilled to see Meisel back at Vogue Italia,” they wrote.

“Beautiful covers! Such a joy to see Steven Meisel shoot for Vogue Italia, and the results are gorgeous,” echoed LastNight.

“All the covers are absolutely beautiful. My favorites are Mariacarla, Maty and Deva,” shared Srdjan.

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