The September issue of fashion glossies is the industry’s back-to-school bible. It’s traditionally the year’s biggest seller—there was a whole documentary made about the issue!—and generates particular buzz when it comes to cover models. With such keen interest in September issues, which go on sale shortly before the start of New York Fashion Week, editors sometimes take the opportunity to experiment and take fashion risks—but it’s equally important (and business savvy) to feature someone who sells. Because yes, size matters when it comes to this issue: There’s always a competition for ad pages and newsstand sales with September books. Here’s a look at the women whom fashion editors placed bets on this time around.
September Cover Girls
A look at the models and actresses who covered the fashion industry's most important issue of the year
The September Issue
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September
- The September Issue
- Vogue: Jennifer Lawrence, photographed by Mario Testino
- Harper’s Bazaar: Sarah Jessica Parker, photographed by Terry Richardson
- Elle: Kate Upton, photographed by Carter Smith
- Glamour: Jennifer Aniston, photographed by Alexei Hay
- WSJ Magazine: Drake Burnette, photographed by Josh Olins
- W: Cara Delevingne, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
- InStyle: Drew Barrymore, photographed by Michelangelo Di Battista
- Lucky: Blake Lively, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier