Before the Oscars arrive, the season’s story is already being told, on red carpets, in press cycles, and across magazine covers. With the Critics’ Choice Awards and the Golden Globes now behind us, early buzz around performances and films is setting the tone for the months ahead. This year’s circuit has already spotlighted standout moments, from Teyana Taylor’s performance in One Battle After Another, Jessie Buckley’s turn in Hamnet, and Timothée Chalamet’s work on Marty Supreme. Fashion has moved in lockstep with that momentum. Covers have become a visual extension of the season’s cinematic conversation, capturing the faces and projects defining this moment. Taylor fronts Vanity Fair, while W Magazine’s annual Best Performances issue returns with a lineup that includes Greta Lee, Jacob Elordi, and Michael B. Jordan. Below, we round up the award-season covers currently on our radar.
Vanity Fair U.S. Winter 2026 Cover
On the heels of winning Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for One Battle After Another, Teyana Taylor fronts Vanity Fair’s U.S. Winter 2026 cover. Photographed by Ethan James Green and styled by longtime collaborator Dara, the cover pays homage to Lady Liberty while offering a poignant take on America’s current reality. Taylor wears a chiffon Ralph Lauren dress that is visibly stained, a striking contrast that turns a classic silhouette into something more undone.
British Vogue February 2026 Cover
It has been a season of firsts for Jessie Buckley. Fresh off her wins for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama at the Golden Globes and Best Actress at the Critics’ Choice Awards for her role in Hamnet, Buckley also makes her debut on the cover of British Vogue. Photographed by Jack Davison, the portrait is intimate and understated, with the setting sun casting a soft glow across Buckley’s face as she gazes reflectively into the moment to come.
W Magazine Vol. I 2026 Best Performances Covers
W Magazine’s annual Best Performances issue returns as a study in character and image, capturing the actors shaping this awards season through a series of portraits. Shot by Tyrone Lebon, styled by Sara Moonves, and creatively directed by Charles Levai and Kevin Tekinel. Jacob Elordi opens the lineup for his role in Frankenstein, a performance that earned him the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor. Emma Stone’s cover leans into the surreal; wearing Louis Vuitton and holding the bloodied hand of a man, the image reflects the unsettling tone of her sci-fi comedic thriller Bugonia, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. Michael B. Jordan is seen in a Burberry trench coat, its controlled silhouette and classic lines subtly referencing the dapper, suit-heavy costuming that defined his dual roles in Sinners, earning Golden Globe recognition for both Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, as well as Best Original Score.
M Le magazine du Monde 01/10/2026 Cover
M Le magazine du Monde turns to Timothée Chalamet for its latest cover, photographed by Tim El Kaïm and styled by Giulia Revolo. Shot in the charged setting of a ping-pong tournament, the image finds Chalamet fully immersed in the world of Marty Supreme, a role he has been embodying since the film’s press run began last year. The cover arrives at a moment of significant visibility for the actor, following his recent win at the Golden Globe Awards.
American Vogue January 2026 Digital Cover
Amanda Seyfried commands the January digital cover of American Vogue, wearing a vivid scarlet gown by Valentino, styled by Jorden Bickham, and photographed by Eddie Wrey.The cover arrives during a noteworthy awards season for the actor, who earned Golden Globe nominations for her performances in The Testament of Ann Lee and Long Bright River.
British GQ February 2026 Cover
Paul Mescal appears on the February cover of British GQ, embodying a scene straight out of a play. The Shakespearean cover, photographed by Elizaveta Porodina, arrives on the heels of his Best Supporting Actor nomination for Hamnet. Mescal gazes upward as a crown hovers above him, placed by an angelic figure.
Elle U.S. December 2025/January 2026 Women in Hollywood Covers
Elle U.S. spotlights rising star Chase Infiniti on its Women in Hollywood issue. Photographed by Carin Backoff and styled by Alex White, Infiniti wears Louis Vuitton, a fitting choice as she steps into her role as a brand ambassador. The cover arrives at a pivotal moment for the actor, whose performance in One Battle After Another has quickly drawn industry attention. Most recently, Infiniti received the Breakthrough Performance Award at the National Board of Review gala, cementing her place among this season’s most closely watched new talents.
Vogue Korea January 2026 Covers
Greta Lee, a darling of both Hollywood and the fashion world, continues to move effortlessly between the two. The Dior muse was recently nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in The Morning Show. For her second cover of Vogue Korea, Lee appears in an intimate, up-close portrait photographed by Pakbae and styled by Kihoh Sohn, wearing Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
Dazed Magazine Winter 2025 Covers
Following his breakout role in Adolescence, Owen Cooper has quickly emerged as one of Hollywood’s most closely watched new talents. The momentum is matched by awards recognition, with Cooper making history as the youngest winner in the supporting actor category at the Golden Globe Awards. This season, Dazed taps him as a winter cover star, photographed by Justine Kurland and styled by fashion director Imruh Asha.
