Kamala Harris Graces Her Second Vogue Cover — and the Two Are Completely Distinct
Perfectly she occupied center stage, Kamala Harris, in the genre of political style. She was enthralled with her magnetic charisma. She was the Vice President of the USA. She wore a mocha-colored Gabriela Hearst suit at Tiffany Jewelry. She was elegance personified. The Vogue digital cover has a three-year span between covers. It's a long time in today's media world.
When news broke, there was interest. A rising storm on the internet Controversy about her cover. The more things change, the more they remain the same adage held true. She reappeared during the last month before the US presidential election. Harris was the cover star. Picture her wearing a mocha suit with a bright lapel. A violet blouse angled at her chest. Harris carries an aura of power, poised on a baby blue upholstered chair.
She sits relaxed with crossed legs. One arm rests on her lap, the other on the armrest. A wry twitch on her lips. Her eyes appear to be somewhere other than the camera. Her off-camera gaze was punctured only slightly by a wry twitch on her lips.
The photograph of Harris in her Converse went viral. Controversy followed. She gets to have one, but she needs a different one than this if you're being honest," one user wrote on X. "Did this go to print? Can we redo this?" Another user asked.
It was clear this time around. Neither Vogue nor Harris' team was intent on capturing her personality. The real and warm side of her. Cover became formal. It was tinged with a hint of friendliness.
And one could not help but wonder. Glancing at the image shot by Leibovitz. The thought emerges. How many chairs has Harris sat in many important rooms? Exactly like this How many more if she wins in November?
Some are not convinced, though. "I do wish you offered these opportunities to many amazing Black women photographers," was a comment by Misan Harriman. He posted it below Vogue's Instagram post. In recent years, Leibovitz has faced accusations. Stereotyped portrayals of Black and Brown sitter the issue.
Negative criticism stirred up by her Vogue shoot of Zendaya in April People said the light was bad. It made Zendaya's skin look gray and washed out.
For most though, it is a moment of full circle. Harris' second Vogue cover-checking and putting straight the "wrongs" of the first. She now became a fashion icon. She wears tailored suits and heels. She is now without ubiquitous Chuck Taylor.
