Favorite Cover

Finalist

New York, February 18–25, Spring Fashion

"New York’s “Spring Fashion” cover with actress Elle Fanning has artist Will Cotton revisiting Johannes Vermeer’s famous painting “Girl With a Pearl Earring” in pose, expression, and lighting, while Fanning’s Vivienne Westwood–inspired headpiece made of icing and designed by Cotton prepares readers for the stunning “Candy Land” portfolio inside the magazine. Cotton has been using candy in his artwork “as a metaphor for pure pleasure” since the late nineties, and used spring looks as inspiration for New York."

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The cover itself is very elegant and attractive to the eye. The style of hair really makes the magazine stand out because of its uniqueness and cleverness. The wording on the cover doesn't stand out, solemnly focusing on the portrait. Though the portrait is stunning the only thing besides that, that stands out is her name. If there was a better indication of what the content would be inside the magazine. The lighting hits right on the main focus point, really bring out the slight pink in her checks and the paleness of her skin. The magazine overall creates an interesting new look at Spring Fashion and makes the readers interested on the magazine's take on it.