After several months of lockdowns and social distancing, it appears most mags are getting the hang of things. We’ve already highlighted how publications have been getting creative when it comes to producing covers during the pandemic. And, just like last month, the August 2020 covers show some are better at it than others.
From stars snapping their own photos to illustrated covers to reprints, mags are doing their best to put out new content. But we were pleasantly surprised to see some actual fashion this month. We love that Vogue China went vintage. Plus the fact that Harper’s Bazaar U.K. actually shot its covers outdoors, which felt like a breath of fresh air.
And then there were the (unexpected) cover subjects. Vogue scored 10s across the board with its powerful Simone Biles cover. Allure also went the athlete route by giving its August 2020 cover to soccer stars Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger.
Scroll through the slideshow above for the best and worst August 2020 covers. And come back next month to see what the September issues have in store.
August 2020 Magazine Covers
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Vogue
One of the most powerful Vogue covers in recent memory.
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British Vogue
British Vogue supplied a whopping 14 covers to choose from.
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InStyle
Drew Barrymore’s outfit isn’t exactly suited to August.
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Harper's Bazaar UK
We love a good outdoor shot, especially in these trying times.
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Allure
We’re kind of digging the no-makeup makeup looks here, even though it’s a beauty magazine.
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British ELLE
The finger and cluttered text aren’t doing this cover any favors.
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Vogue Paris
Natalia Vodianova’s second disappointing cover this month.
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Vogue Japan
The mag sure loves these multi-model covers.
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Harper's Bazaar Greece
Elsa Hosk giving us serious summer vibes.
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Vogue China
Despite the iconic Bar jacket, this vintage-inspired cover falls flat.
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Marie Claire Australia
Since the seasons are reversed in Australia, Lizzo’s red hot look is pretty appropriate.
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Vanity Fair France
Simply stunning.
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Vogue Spain
This feels like a September issue…
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Cosmopolitan
A decent cover by Cosmopolitan standards.
