While major fashion publications like Vogue face criticism over celebrity cover choices and AI-related aesthetics, the canine magazine Dogue is receiving praise for its authentic, dog-focused covers.
Key facts
- •Nicole Kidman, 59, appeared on the British Vogue cover, leading to online discussions about airbrushing and AI-like aesthetics.
- •Vogue US featured Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere, a choice criticized for being bland and lacking context.
- •Dogue magazine features dogs like Sansa the beagle and Winnie the miniature poodle on its latest covers.
- •Dogue founder Oli Port is currently in a legal dispute with Condé Nast over the magazine's branding.
- •Experts suggest the popularity of canine covers stems from a desire for authenticity in an era of AI-modified imagery.
The September issues of British Vogue and Vogue US have faced intense public scrutiny following their recent release. Critics have questioned the airbrushing and AI-like appearance of Nicole Kidman on the British Vogue cover, while the Vogue US cover featuring Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere has been criticized as bland. In contrast, the canine publication Dogue has been widely celebrated for its covers featuring dogs, which observers describe as authentic and refreshing.
Criticism of Celebrity Covers
British Vogue’s cover featuring Nicole Kidman sparked online debate regarding excessive airbrushing and whether the image appeared AI-generated. Celebrity stylist Marian Kwei noted that the cover highlights a broader industry trend toward a homogenized "Instagram face." Meanwhile, the Vogue US September issue, the first under new editor Chloe Malle, features Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere. Critics have described the studio-shot imagery as lacking the storytelling and electricity of past iconic covers.
The Rise of Dogue
Dogue, founded in 2019 by Oli Port, has gained attention for its September covers featuring celebrity pets, including Bad Bunny’s beagle, Sansa, and Millie Bobby Brown’s poodle, Winnie. Experts suggest that in an era dominated by AI-generated content and rigid beauty standards, the authenticity of dogs offers a comforting alternative. Dogue is currently involved in a legal dispute with Condé Nast, which launched its own version of Dogue in 2024.
Timeline
- 1992Herb Ritts photographed Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere for a notable Vogue cover.
- 2019Oli Port founded Dogue, which she describes as the world’s first dog fashion magazine.
- 2024Condé Nast launched its own version of Dogue, leading to a legal dispute with the original publication.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Guardian Fashion.
