Michaela Bercu
Michaela Bercu is a Czech model celebrated for her groundbreaking appearance on the cover of Vogue in November 1988, which marked a significant shift in fashion publishing. Captured by photographer Peter Lindbergh, Bercu's cover featured a mix of high fashion and casual wear, showcasing denim for the first time on Vogue's cover. This iconic image symbolized a new era in fashion and helped pave the way for a more diverse representation of style in the magazine.
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United Kingdom:
The cover, Dame Anna's first as editor-in-chief, featured a lesser-known model, Michaela Bercu, smiling at the camera in a stylish Christian Lacroix couture jacket.
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Portugal:
Michaela Bercu was featured on the first cover of Vogue directed by Anna Wintour.
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United States:
Michaela Bercu was the model featured on Anna Wintour's first Vogue cover.
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Canada:
Michaela Bercu was featured on the cover of Vogue in November 1988, shaking up conventional thinking about high fashion.
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Mexico:
Michaela Bercu was featured on the first cover of Vogue US under Anna Wintour's editorship.
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United Kingdom:
The photo featured model Michaela Bercu in faded blue denim – the first time jeans had appeared on the cover of Vogue.
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Denmark:
Michaela Bercu was the first model featured on the cover of Vogue wearing jeans.
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Spain:
Michaela Bercu was featured on the cover of Vogue in November 1988, marking a significant change in fashion editorial.
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United Kingdom:
Wintour's first issue on newsstands – November 1988 – featuring model Michaela Bercu wearing a pricey Christian Lacroix sweater and $50 Guess jeans caused a stir about what comprised 'high fashion'.
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Israel:
Michaela Bercu was featured on the cover of Vogue for Anna Wintour's debut issue in November 1988.
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