Since assuming the role of editor for British ELLE, Kenya Hunt has faced challenges in revitalizing the magazine’s appeal. Nevertheless, she has successfully attracted a remarkable array of talent for the magazine’s covers. In the year 2025 alone, notable celebrities such as Dakota Johnson, Emma Corrin, Lady Gaga, and Cynthia Erivo have graced the front of this illustrious British fashion publication. The upcoming cover features the stunning Emily Ratajkowski, an American model and actress born in London, who is also the current face of Gucci. This marks her return to the cover three years after her last appearance. The enchanting July/August 2025 cover photo, captured by the talented Morgan Maher, showcases Ratajkowski in a chic Prada ensemble, carefully styled for the occasion by the skilled Natasha Wray.
Discover Emily Ratajkowski on the Cover of British ELLE for July/August 2025
Join the Conversation: Reactions from theFashionSpot Forum Community
“Paid for by Prada it seems…” was the immediate reaction from a skeptical forum member known as Kite.
Another contributor, Hchloe, questioned, “Is she still a thing?” prompting further discussion.
WAVES expressed strong disapproval, stating, “They went for mediocre, and they nailed it! All of it, cover included. bland AF, good grief!” indicating dissatisfaction with the creative direction.
Another user, oaklee91, exclaimed, “The cover makes her look like a cartoon,” highlighting a perceived lack of authenticity in the presentation.
Xone echoed the sentiment, simply stating, “Totally meh,” which resonated with many in the thread.
Vogue28 added a thoughtful critique: “This just fades into oblivion sat on the shelves alongside everything else. There’s something very British Harper’s Bazaar about the cover, but it’s very Bland and uneventful – and that’s coming from an Emily Ratajkowski fan. It’s the lackluster photography and amateur styling that is dragging the shoot down.” This comment spurred additional dialogue about the artistic choices made for this issue.
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