Mark Guiducci continues to make significant progress leading Vanity Fair (having succeeded Radhika Jones mid-2025). He has commissioned a series of striking and compelling covers featuring stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Elle & Dakota Fanning, Charli XCX, Teyana Taylor, Margaret Qualley, and Kylie Jenner – making the Condé Nast-owned publication firmly stand out. The upcoming cover of Vanity Fair features none other than Mbappé, Carlos Alcaraz, and A’ja Wilson, who grace the June 2026 sports-themed edition of the magazine. Annie Leibovitz profiled the French football player Mbappé for this occasion. Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz posed for Ethan James Green, while American basketball player A’ja Wilson smiles through the lens of photographer Campbell Addy.
Mbappé, Carlos Alcaraz & A’ja Wilson for Vanity Fair June 2026
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“Here for the Alcaraz cover,” shared mathmathmath upon checking out the covers.
“I also like the Alcaraz cover with the clay dust. And I also like the Mbappé cover since it looks like he’s at home. A’ja’s cover is my least favorite due to my personal preference against plain backgrounds,” chimed in MergeIntoOmniThing.
“Another great job by Ethan! Surprisingly, Annie didn’t ruin the photos of a Black person; that credit goes to Campbell Addy,” jeje10 critiqued.
“Imagine being on the cover of Vanity Fair, and it looks like you’re an afterthought compared to the other two,” wrote forum member tigerrouge.
Vogue28 added: “The A’ja Wilson cover pales in comparison to the other two. Carlos Alcaraz’s cover is fantastic; I love the orange and white together. It’s vibrant and full of energy. I’m amazed to see Mbappé profiled so brilliantly by Annie Leibovitz as well. Very nicely done!”
See more of Mbappé , Carlos Alcaraz , and A’ja Wilson from the Vanity Fair June 2026 cover shoot and click here to join the conversation.
