Exciting transformations are underway at the Harper’s Bazaar Italia headquarters. Earlier this year, the magazine saw significant leadership changes with Massimo Russo taking the helm as the new editor-in-chief, following Daria Veledeeva. In addition, Stefano Tonchi was appointed as the editorial director, and Paul Sinclaire stepped into the role of fashion editor at large. The inaugural issue under this dynamic new team launched in September, showcasing an impressive array of covers shot by the renowned duo Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin. To cap off the year 2024, Harper’s Bazaar Italia features a stunning cover with Anja Rubik, a Polish supermodel, photographed by Willy Vanderperre. The captivating black-and-white cover shoot highlights Rubik styled by Sinclaire, who selected a standout piece from Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall 2024 collection for Saint Laurent.

Discover Anja Rubik’s Striking December 2024 Cover of Harper’s Bazaar Italia

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“Hum… I don’t know, but I think that’s more of a NO than a YES for me!” expressed DK92, showcasing a mixed reaction to the cover.

“It’s just too weird of a pose,” added kokobombon, highlighting a concern about the unconventional styling.

EDEN12 shared their opinion, stating, “I like Anja Rubik but I’m starting to get a little tired of the sexy-gollum posing she does all the time,” reflecting on the frequent themes in her modeling.

“Anja is a beautiful woman but seems to be completely burnt out as a model. She has been phoning it in for a long time. Maybe she should retire or disappear for some time, and come back when she has something to offer besides the usual sad face and same set of poses,” voiced avonlea002, indicating a desire for more dynamic representation from Rubik.

Not everyone shared a negative view, though. “I love it, and I love Anja. I actually like the oddity of the cover pose; it’s unexpected,” defended jeremydante, appreciating the unique artistic direction.

“The covers of Harper’s Bazaar Italia had become so stale that the sight of this is much-welcomed,” noted vogue28. “The use of the gold masthead with the black and white feels very celebratory and festive. Plus, I will never tire over the sight of Anja Rubik!” This positive feedback highlights the fresh perspective brought by the new editorial team.

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