Question: Why is Carla Bruni on the cover of the September issue of Vanity Fair?
Yes. Her turns on YSL's runway and new found fame as the First Lady of France are two noteworthy events. In fact, I want to see someone make her bio flick now.
But do people in America care about her? In other words, is anyone even remotely interested in her Dior suits, somewhat crappy albums and past experimental drug use? Most likely not. And yet, there she is, with riding boots and an intense pout on the cover of Vanity Fair's biggest issue.
What's more odd, though, are the mag's cover lines; Carla Bruni: The New Jackie O?. Uh, nooooo. But that's not her fault because no one can ever be the next Jackie O, but Jackie O.
Much like no one can ever be the next Naomi, Christy, and Linda, but Naomi, Christy, and Linda. And yet they didn't nab this cover as was rumored. No, they've been regulated to some semi-important editorial and story inside the issue. I'll reserve my judgments on that until I can get the issue in my hands.
But this does beg the question: With ads being at all time low for women's magazines, isn't it time for them to take a risk? Or can creativity only be profitable when Franca Sozzani is behind it?
I hear ya. Vanity Fair believes they are taking a risk and causing controversy by putting Carla Bruni on the cover. Funny thing is: they've succeeded at creating a buzz.