

Back in January we confirmed that Rihanna had shot for her first American Vogue cover and here it is. Last year saw Gisele cover the magazine's annual April 'Shape' issue showing off her post-baby body but Rihanna takes centre stage this year showing off her curves and new body as she prepares for her first movie, 'Battleship.
This is definitely one of the best celebrity cover stories we've seen at US Vogue in a while.
What do you think?

Models: Raquel Zimmermann and Matthew Morrison
Magazine: US Vogue
Issue: June/July 2010
Stylist: Edward Enninful
Photographer: Mikael Jansson

Model: Daria Werbowy
Magazine: Vogue US
Issue: May 2010
Photographer: Mario Testino

Model: Karlie Kloss
Magazine: Vogue US
Issue: April 2010
Stylist: Grace Coddington
Photographer: David Sims

Model: Gisele Bundchen
Magazine: Vogue US
Issue: April 2010
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier

Models: Diddy and Natalia Vodianova
Magazine: Vogue US
Issue: February 2010
Photographer: Annie Leibovitz

The British Fashion Council has announced the names of the recipients of its designer support initiative under its NEWGEN MEN scheme. Launched earlier this year, the initiative aides designers by providing funding to enable them to showcase their work at London Fashion Week, as well as access to use of the BFC Catwalk Show Space at Somerset House. Like its sister scheme, NEWGEN, which is sponsored by Topshop, NEWGEN MEN is sponsored by Topman and follows on from the MAN show, which offers designers similar sponsorship and business assistance.
This shortlist for the coming autumn/winter 2010 NEWGEN MEN includes Carolyn Massey, whose designs have been described as "quintessentially English", Christopher Shannon, known for his "luxe sportswear inspired collection and wearable collaborations with Eastpak and Topman, as well as LFW credentials having shown as part of the MAN initiative'", James Long, for "his ability to push the boundaries whilst creating truly wearable pieces", and J.W. Anderson, whose "intriguing silhouettes and romantic detailing have affirmed his stature as one of the most promising emerging menswear designers in London."

Model: Cate Blanchett
Magazine: Vogue US
Issue: December '09
Photographer: Annie Leibovitz

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin are a dutch photography duo. Having shot Fall 0/9 campaigns for Gucci, Balmain and YSL the couple have continued to build on their success since the early 90’s. Pushing the boundaries between reality and often the surreal they create interesting, clever photographs that have become iconic long after the campaigns are over. Having previously used a lot of digital manipulation which enabled them to explore subjects such as gender, sexuality, superficiality and identity they now use very little as their photographs have become more subtle. American, Japanese, Italian and French Vogue often use their work, as well as recent covers for Interview and i-D.