At theFashionSpot, we have an unwavering admiration for Harper’s Bazaar France. Can you really blame us? Under the expert guidance of Olivier Lalanne, the magazine’s selection of cover stars has reached unparalleled heights. In the past year alone, Lalanne has featured an impressive roster of icons, including Gigi Hadid, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Layla Etengan, gracing the magazine’s covers. As the year draws to a close, he has chosen to bring back Laetitia Casta as a celebrated cover star for Harper’s Bazaar France. Captured in a stunning photoshoot by renowned photographer Juergen Teller, the French model, actress, and fashion icon is featured in her element at home for the magazine’s dual December 2024/January 2025 issue. The striking cover image showcases Laetitia, styled by Elodie David-Touboul in a sleek black Christian Dior dress from the Cruise 2025 collection, as she gazes directly into the camera.

Discover Laetitia Casta’s Stunning Return on the December 2024/January 2025 Cover of Harper’s Bazaar France:

Explore the Reactions from theFashionSpot Community on Laetitia Casta’s Cover:

“What in the world,” was the immediate reaction from matheus_s upon seeing the cover for the first time. The strong emotions surrounding the cover reveal just how impactful it can be.

“Both of her covers for Harper’s Bazaar France have been dreadful. She looked like a golem on her last one, and now this pose. My god… HELP!” expressed blueorchid, demonstrating the polarizing nature of fashion photography.

“Why would anyone look at this dreadful image and think it’s the perfect option for a cover? I just don’t understand how a team of supposed professionals comes up with sh*t like this,” avonlea002 criticized, highlighting the high expectations readers hold for such prestigious publications.

The Model Gene chimed in with their disapproval, stating, “I never want to see another cover by Juergen Teller again. Please make it stop,” indicating a desire for a fresh perspective in fashion photography.

“I can’t believe I like garden furniture more than Laetitia Casta on a magazine cover,” Srdjan humorously remarked, showcasing the level of disappointment felt by some viewers.

“Not the garden and garden furniture taking more of the spotlight than Laetitia! Juergen needs to retire. Like, you did your time sweetie; you can go rest now,” voiced jeremydante, emphasizing the need for innovation in the editorial choices of the magazine.

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