All the December 2018 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated

It wasn’t a particularly great month for glossy covers. With a few exceptions — notably Michelle Obama — the inspiring beauty or fashion looks were low and the amount of holiday cheer was even lower. While there were some beautiful gowns, especially Natalie Portman in Christian Dior, it seems as though most of this month’s shots deserved to be left on the cutting room floor. On the plus side, it was a relatively strong month for models and diversity. Here’s a look at the best and worst December 2018 magazine covers.

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All the December 2018 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated

Vogue

Easily one of the best Vogue covers of the year, this shot of Emily Blunt couldn't be more perfect for the holidays.
Allure

Nicole Kidman looking more natural and undone than we've seen in a while.
Vogue Australia

You can't go wrong with an adorable baby. Especially when she's the gorgeous Adut Akech's baby sister.
Vogue UK

Four beautiful covers in celebration of Edward Enninful's one-year anniversary, all photographed by Steven Meisel, featuring Adut Akech, Stella Tennant, Saffron Vadher and Primrose Archer.
Harper's Bazaar

Margot Robbie, the new face of Chanel, wearing...Chanel.
Glamour

Viola Davis looking radiant in winter white.
InStyle

Jennifer Lopez channels a fortune teller.
ELLE

Michelle Obama shows off her fashion chops in this joyful cover.
Vogue China

What's going on with Grace Elizabeth's legs here?
Vogue Germany

There's not much fashion on this cover of this fashion magazine. Anja Rubik looks as though she was left to freeze in the tundra.
Vogue Japan

Nepotism has been particularly rampant in the modeling industry the last few years, but Kaia Gerber continues to prove she actually deserves the attention.
Cosmopolitan

Hailee Steinfeld "reveals a side nobody sees."
Harper's Bazaar UK

Keira Knightley looking deep in thought. Wonder if she's pondering her shapeless outfit?
Vanity Fair

Natalie Portman may be wearing a gorgeous Christian Dior gown, but we can't imagine this was the best shot of the day.