The Spectacular Achievement of British Vogue's Iconic Cover Featuring 40 Remarkable Women

Rosie Vogel-Eades, the global bookings director for British Vogue, has revealed the process behind the creation of the magazine's latest cover, which features 40 of the world's most famous women. The idea came from British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, who wanted his final issue to be special. Rosie initially had doubts about the feasibility of gathering such a large and diverse group of women, but she eventually managed to secure their participation through calls to agents and managers. While the original plan did not involve 40 cover stars, the situation expanded once Oprah Winfrey agreed to be part of the shoot. The shoot took place in New York, in a location kept secret until the day of the shoot, and was conducted like a "military operation" with a strict schedule. The stars had to be on set by 3:00 pm, leading to a long day of preparation beforehand. Rosie admits feeling overwhelmed by the experience and being emotional during a phone call to her husband. She believes the cover is a fitting send-off for Enninful, who has made a significant impact on the fashion industry and given a platform to voices that were previously unheard. Rosie expresses gratitude for the opportunity to work with him on the cover and says it has been a wild ride.