November 22, 2011 23 comments By

Vogue: The Covers

Vogue is looking back at 120 years of covers with their latest Vogue: The Covers. Organized in chronological order by decade, the book begins with illustrated covers from the magazine’s inception in 1892 to present day. Witnessing the evolution of fashion, art, culture, and photography via the work of influential artists like Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, and Mario Testino is exemplary and fascinating.

 (via Vogue)

More Posts You'll Love

Leave a Comment

23 Comments

  1. Lisa wrote:

    Wow what a ride Vogue has had! I have a smattering of Vogue covers across my apartment and they really are so beautiful!
    http://www.indramaticfashion.com

    11.22.11
    Reply
  2. Betül (Ballad of Seasons) wrote:

    oh my! I didn’t know these! I love the fourth one and the gymnastic figures!
    B
    http://balladofseasons.blogspot.com/

    11.22.11
    Reply
  3. NGregory wrote:

    So nice to see covers from before it was all about celebrity portraiture. I always appreciate the cover when it arrives in the mailbox, but I pine for more creative images from such a powerhouse staff.

    11.22.11
    Reply
  4. Lisa wrote:

    Ooh i need to get my hands on this book! When i was in Paris i bought a few of the illustrated covers from the 40’s and 50’s that hang up on my wall and are adorable.

    11.22.11
    Reply
  5. Nikki wrote:

    I never realized that Vogue was quite that old! It’s amazing to see the progression of how not only the covers have changed, but how styles and headlines have changed as well. What an amazing collection! I will definitely be adding this book to my Christmas wishlist. Amazing!

    http://www.cositabella.com

    11.22.11
    Reply
  6. Sam wrote:

    Vogue is the crappiest of all high fashion magazines. It’s for old ladies. They need a new editor.

    11.22.11
    Reply
  7. SparksInSpring wrote:

    wow 120 years, artistic even back then!

    11.22.11
    Reply
  8. Marie wrote:

    They were always perfect! I don’t buy Vogue usually because I think the magazine is only for old and rich women, but I also think that Vogue is a bible for fashionistas 🙂
    xxx

    11.22.11
    Reply
  9. Cristina wrote:

    I adore the illustrated covers from the early 20th century. I also love the one’s form the 40’s and 50’s because the remind me of “Funny Girl”. I had a girlfriend in high school, who was way ahead of the curve, that had classic Vogue cover posters all around her room. It looked so chic for a 16 year old!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

    11.22.11
    Reply
  10. grace - stripes & sequins wrote:

    Love this. Stefan has a few old Vogues from the fifties… I love looking through them but they are so fragile… I worry that I’ll ruin them!

    11.22.11
    Reply
  11. DC2NY wrote:

    I loVe the hand-DraWn illustrRaTiOns from the early 20th CeNtuRy.
    <3

    http://dc2nyconfessions.blogspot.com

    11.22.11
    Reply
  12. dragon fruit wrote:

    omg this so so incredible to see. great post thank you for sharing! I love the illustrations <3

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

    11.22.11
    Reply
  13. Jessie wrote:

    gotta love old covers of magazines. they are always so fun!
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

    11.22.11
    Reply
  14. Natalie (Fashion Intel) wrote:

    Gorgeous covers. How rad is Vogue spelled out with jewelry?

    11.22.11
    Reply
  15. Ana wrote:

    love this covers, its amazing how vogue changed without losing the essence the mag

    http://redtoyellow.blogspot.com/

    11.22.11
    Reply
  16. coniefoxdress wrote:

    Amazing vogue covers development , but i love the vintage one best

    http://www.coniefoxdress.com

    11.22.11
    Reply
  17. J Umm wrote:

    simply WOW
    STYLE DECORUM

    11.23.11
    Reply
  18. tk wrote:

    I recieved this lovely book for xmas! It even comes with 4 covers for wall art :)))

    12.29.11
    Reply