Teyana Taylor Pays Homage to the Statue of Liberty as Vanity Fair’s Winter 2026 Cover Star
Here at theFashionSpot, Vanity Fair is planted firmly on our radar, perhaps now more so than ever before. Mark Guiducci is installed at the helm of the Condé Nast-owned publication, having succeeded Radhika Jones (who held the position of editor-in-chief for almost eight years). Over recent months, Guiducci has managed to command our attention with Jennifer Aniston, Elle & Dakota Fanning, Charli XCX, and the annual Hollywood issue (starring an all-male cast) that ultimately felt like the best cover in years. Up next on the cover of Vanity Fair is Teyana Taylor, who fronts the Winter 2026 edition of the magazine. The 2026 Golden Globe Award-winning talent poses for the photographer Ethan James Green, with Dara reporting for styling duties. Dressed in a look from the Ralph Lauren Spring 2026 collection and wearing a custom headpiece from Bode, Teyana pays homage to the iconic Statue of Liberty.
Teyana Taylor for Vanity Fair Winter 2026
Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:
“Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday this year! Love this theme and cover,” immediately approved MModa upon checking out the cover.
“Teyana Taylor is so striking, and I like Ethan James Green,” chimed in thenewclassic.
“Nice to have someone new on the cover, right when they’re having a moment, with an image that’ll catch the eye,” praised tigerrouge.
Also quick to share their approval was LastNight. “Love this! I really, really enjoyed the Hollywood issue, so I’m excited to get this one. I feel like there’s life back in Vanity Fair,” they championed.
“The most Vanity Fair cover in a long while,” added forum member ivano.
“Very much here for Mark Guiducci’s Vanity Fair. Cover after cover, I firmly believe that the magazine is getting its mojo back – and it’s nice to see. This is another strong cover. I love the Statue of Liberty concept and how strong and striking the cover is. Very nicely executed,” voiced vogue28.
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