Serena Williams and 39 other influential individuals gathered to commemorate the departure of the Editor-in-chief of British Vogue.
Serena Williams appears on the cover of British Vogue alongside 39 other influential women from various fields (Image via British Vogue).
The renowned American tennis icon recently joined forces with a group of 39 celebrities as Edward Enninful, the Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, captured his final issue for the prestigious fashion magazine. This historic photoshoot included the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Dua Lipa, Gigi Hadid, Kate Moss, and Miley Cyrus, among other prominent figures.
Not only did these celebrities make this event of great historical significance, but they also expressed their admiration for Enninful’s previous covers in a video shared on the magazine’s Instagram account. Enninful himself explained his decision to exclusively feature women in his final issue.
After a tenure of six and a half years and 153 cover stars, witness the ultimate edition of #EdwardEnninful’s British Vogue. When the concept for this cover came to fruition, one question arose: would it be possible for 40 of the most sought-after and esteemed women in the world to gather in a single Manhattan studio… pic.twitter.com/50RS0ddCLS
Notably, the March 2024 edition marks Enninful’s 76th issue as Editor-in-Chief after nearly seven years at the helm. Throughout these seven years, he has collaborated with numerous celebrities, and he seized the opportunity of his final issue to bring together the 40 most influential women. The March 2024 issue of British Vogue will be available for purchase on February 13.
Like others, Serena Williams also shared her perspective on the evolving landscape. Williams acknowledged the change she has witnessed, highlighting the scarcity of individuals from her racial background when she first started playing. She expressed her excitement at seeing a new face now embraced by the public.
It is important to note that Serena Williams has previously graced the cover of Vogue for her remarkable accomplishments throughout her career. As a 23-time Grand Slam champion, she has become an icon for female athletes worldwide.
Furthermore, Williams’ inclusion on the British Vogue cover alongside 39 other influential women only enhances her already formidable persona.
According to the Source firstsportz.com