While September covers are the most anticipated of the year, December covers also have a lot to offer. Magazines tend to focus on the holidays to close out the year. Which we’re totally fine with. (Especially since 2020 was pretty horrible.) So we’re happy to report that many December 2020 covers embraced the season in style.
Another high point? There’s plenty of diversity. Many mags featured women of color and both American Vogue and Allure opted for male cover stars (Harry Styles and Pharrell Williams, respectively).
In addition, we’re treated to striking shots of modeling superstars. We’re talking Joan Smalls, Candice Swanepoel, Irina Shayk, Liya Kebede and Amber Valletta.
See the slideshow above to discover all the December 2020 covers we adore and the ones we can do without.
December 2020 Magazine Covers
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Vogue
There were better options in Harry Styles’ photoshoot for the cover.
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InStyle
Viola Davis striking a super confident pose.
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Harper's Bazaar
The clutching of the collar takes away from what could have been an amazing shot.
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ELLE
The Nikes might have worked with a different dress.
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Vanity Fair
The white suit against the floral background is pure perfection.
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British Vogue
We always love seeing Beyoncé, but this isn’t her strongest cover.
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Vogue Japan
Even Bella Hadid can’t save this cover.
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Vogue Germany
Serving just the right amount of holiday glam.
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Allure
It makes sense that Pharrell Williams is covering a beauty magazine since he just launched a skin care line.
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ELLE UK
The bow is a bit too much.
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Vogue China
The makeup, hair and even the outfit leave a lot to be desired.
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Marie Claire Australia
Scarlett Johansson’s pose is a little off, but the dress makes up for it.
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Vogue Greece
A truly ethereal snap of Joan Smalls, Candice Swanepoel and Irina Shayk.
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Vogue Korea
Simply stunning.
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Tatler
Wish this was a more close-up shot.
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Vogue Spain
The styling and that smoky eye scream holidays.
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Cosmopolitan
Emma Roberts baring her baby bump.
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Marie Claire France
Matador chic?
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Vogue Netherlands
When will this love affair with the 80s end?
