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June 19th, 2012 Janelle comments (27)It is not every day you see fashion models on the cover of a major American magazine. Actors, musicians and even omnipresent reality stars have usurped models on US mag covers and few publications understand that the general public might be interested in seeing someone fashionable and beautiful on their glossies, instead of just getting a glimpse of the latest celeb with a movie to pimp.
As a consumate leader W Magazine always goes off the beaten path and creates stunning imagery – case in point, the latest covers shot by Steven Meisel and starring budding supers Joan Smalls and Karlie Kloss. The larger than life hair by Oribe, the glowing skin courtesy of Pat McGrath and stunning styling by Edward Enninful, it all combines to create a look that is bold and larger than life – echoing the classic Avedon images of of the original supers from years past. Add to this a charming article that show’s both young women are more than just pretty faces and you have the makings of a must buy issue.
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June 19th, 2012
at 12:26 pm
Karlie is a goddess.
June 19th, 2012
at 12:51 pm
JOAN YES!! At first glance I thought this was Trya Banks, Joan is sooooooooooo MAJOR!
June 19th, 2012
at 1:27 pm
both look AMAZING…love joan’s look here
June 19th, 2012
at 1:28 pm
both look AMAZING…love joan’s look here
June 19th, 2012
at 1:39 pm
Joan completely outshines Karlie here… Joan is THE new face of fashion. Get used to it haters, ’cause she’s the future. Period. Basta!
June 19th, 2012
at 2:09 pm
Love this
June 19th, 2012
at 3:09 pm
JOAN AND KARLIE ARE OBVIOUSLY SUPERMODELS NOW!! THEY SHOULD BE TIED FOR THE NUMBER ONE SPOT ON MODELS.COM!!!! ONE IS NOT BETTER THAN THE OTHER, THEY ARE EQUALLY SUPER!! KARLIE AND JOAN ON THE TOP SPOT = MAJOR MOMENT!!!!!
June 19th, 2012
at 3:58 pm
it’s quite obvious that these two women are going to be around forever now, so happy to see Joan and Karlie. I still can’t get over the fact that Joan is quite commercial but has made it into high fashion, that takes skill.
June 19th, 2012
at 4:18 pm
God’s Blessing has been consistent in righteous and God has blessed all those who has been helping Joan to shine.
June 19th, 2012
at 5:19 pm
This is Look like TONY&GUY HAIR ADV. Cheep and Tacky! Poor my girls
June 19th, 2012
at 6:50 pm
Yay!! for models!!!
I’m glad supermodels are on the comeback!!!
The fashion industry was just waiting for the right girls to come along.
And isn’t it wonderful that two of the sweetest models in the industry are getting their just deserts.
Joan and Karlie are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.
Congrats to all.
June 19th, 2012
at 7:43 pm
WTF!!!!!! i almost died when i saw Joan on the cover of W. MY life is almost complete. I’ll die when she’s on the cover of American Vogue. Congratulations to Joan and Karlie. Much Deserved!
June 19th, 2012
at 7:57 pm
Why is their skin color the same?
June 19th, 2012
at 8:42 pm
The internet is really buzzing with these covers
June 19th, 2012
at 8:45 pm
They both deserve it. Joan is such a nice person with an infectious personality and Karlie is just a s beautiful. I agree that they should be the #1 (tied on mdc) or joan should be #1 and karlie #2.
June 19th, 2012
at 8:47 pm
this is surreal. can anyone say established supermodels! i hope vogue takes note. joans in vogue every month. she should be on the cover of american vogue. joan, arizona and karlie together on a single american vogue cover could also be interesting.
June 20th, 2012
at 1:16 am
The general public understands these two girls. They are beautiful yet obtainable. Most notable, everyone in the business praises both of these girls for their manners, politeness and general positive attitude. They are the true representation of a super model in our current times! LOVE THEM BOTH.
June 20th, 2012
at 7:10 am
Wow!!!
June 20th, 2012
at 10:39 am
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June 20th, 2012
at 10:43 am
@miguel
I could not have said it better. You are 100% right.
June 20th, 2012
at 11:30 am
Honestly, both of these women are so beautiful, strong, and talented. So happy to see them grace the cover of W.
So amazing!!!!
June 20th, 2012
at 12:13 pm
Beautiful covers!
June 20th, 2012
at 12:58 pm
Joan is unreal. Always incredible. And this may be the best shot of Karlie I’ve ever seen.
June 20th, 2012
at 9:47 pm
I LOVE these. Incredible. What a dream team. I’ve been looking back at the work Oribe did w Steven for VI in the early 90s and thought nothing could ever come close but this is getting there. Go Edward.
June 21st, 2012
at 6:45 pm
I’m not sure what to say. i love joan and that’s all that matters. she brings it every time.
June 22nd, 2012
at 3:18 pm
go girls! YES to models on covers! models on covers! models on covers! models on covers!
bravo and keep it up PLEASE!
June 26th, 2012
at 8:46 am
I can’t say WHY exactly but I’ve never been a fan of these two. I just can’t like them. They’re both OK models and periodically do shoots that I love, but to me they are both milquetoast. They just aren’t COMPELLING. These covers are a perfect illustration of that. I still want Joan’s cover though. Karlie looks too much like Tyra for my liking.