Theresa May to be first PM to grace cover of Vogue
Vogue may be synonymous with haute couture, glamour and waif-like models, but next month, the US edition will go for something completely different. While Margaret Thatcher appeared several times in British Vogue, Theresa May will become the first ever Prime Minister to grace the cover of the iconic US magazine.
It’ll be the perfect fit for the UK leader, who has long been a lover of fashion, even describing to Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs that a lifetime subscription to Vogue would be her desert island luxury item. And the feeling appears to be mutual with the magazine recently praising her bold choices for “pushing the boundaries of prime ministerial attire.”
However, some of her fashion moves have also lead to backlash from critics, including Conservative MP Nicky Morgan who slammed the 67-year-old Prime Minister after she was pictured wearing £995 designer trousers. “I don’t have leather trousers,” Morgan said. “I don’t think I’ve ever spent that much on anything apart from my wedding dress.”
Her shoot has already taken place, with legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz behind the camera – flip through the gallery above to see some of the first stunning pictures. The issue will go on sale later this month.
Images: Annie Leibovitz/Vogue.