The first man to appear alone on the cover of Vogue was Richard Gere in November 1992. He was photographed with supermodel Cindy Crawford.
Prior to that, men had appeared on the cover of Vogue, but they were always accompanied by a woman. For example, in December 1982, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall appeared together on the cover.
Gere’s appearance on the cover was seen as a sign of changing times in the fashion world. Men were becoming more fashion-conscious, and Vogue was reflecting this trend by featuring them on its cover.
In December 2020, Harry Styles became the first solo male cover star of Vogue. He wore a dress on the cover, which was seen as a further sign of the blurring of gender lines in fashion.
Styles’ appearance on the cover was praised by many for its inclusivity and its message that fashion is for everyone.
Vogue has continued to feature men on its cover, both alone and with women. In recent years, the magazine has also featured more models of color and from different body types. This reflects Vogue’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.