Claire Thomson-Jonville is making significant advancements as the head of editorial content at Vogue France. Taking the reins from Eugénie Trochu, Thomson-Jonville has embarked on a remarkable journey to restore the vibrancy and essence that the French edition of Vogue seemed to lose following Emmanuelle Alt’s departure. Recently, iconic models such as Loli Bahia, Natasha Poly, Vittoria Ceretti, Joan Smalls, and Gisele Bündchen have adorned the covers of this prestigious fashion magazine. Upcoming on the cover of Vogue France is the stunning Anok Yai. The magazine skillfully utilized its trip to St. Barts for this special feature, once again collaborating with renowned photographer Mario Sorrenti for the cover shoot. In an eye-catching cover shot, the American beauty, who was previously featured on the cover of the October 2024 issue, poses against a striking blue sky, styled by Alastair McKimm in a look from Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall 2025 Saint Laurent collection.
Discover Anok Yai’s Captivating Cover for Vogue France August 2025
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“Very nice. This cover reminds me of the [February 2011] cover featuring Lara Stone,” shared forum member concagon, expressing admiration for the visually stunning imagery.
“A haughty and powerful presence,” voiced Gonzalo, praising the cover’s striking impact.
Miyawaki echoed the same sentiments, stating, “This is Sorrenti’s best work in the past few months; I absolutely love it. Anok’s presence truly elevates the entire composition!”
“J’adore! Anok Yai consistently delivers incredible work, and she absolutely deserves more high-profile jobs!” heralded cul8tr, celebrating the model’s talent.
BalkaniStaCouture also joined the chorus of praise, stating, “I adore Sorrenti’s photography. It feels like we’re back on the classic Vogue Paris path. I appreciate what Claire is doing with the selection of models and covers; everything is simply fantastic!”
“This cover undoubtedly possesses some of that classic Vogue Paris allure. Every component is perfectly aligned, and I am absolutely here for it. Anok Yai looks stunning; I love how bold, graphic, and captivating the cover is. Fantastic job, Claire!” enthused vogue28, appreciating the artistic direction.
Forum member lanvinray described the cover as “sublime,” and we wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.
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