While it’s always refreshing to see models get glossy covers, the April 2020 covers brought a shocking number of flops. In the models’ defense, most weren’t disappointing due to any fault of their own, but rather because of awful styling choices, snooze-worthy backdrops and cheap tricks (like an upside down cover). And no, celebrity covers didn’t fare any better this month. Not by a long shot.
But it wasn’t all bad. On the beauty front, it was great to see lots of natural looks, even though at times they appeared a bit too natural. (Looking like you haven’t washed your hair in a month isn’t something most people find inspiring.)
Check out the slideshow above for a look at the best and worst April 2020 covers.
All the April 2020 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated
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Vogue
That denim vest ruins a gorgeous shot of Ugbad Abdi, Adut Akech and Kaia Gerber.
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Harper's Bazaar
Gigi Hadid supplying a little fashion this month.
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ELLE
Sophie Turner covered up in Louis Vuitton at the beach doesn't make much sense.
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InStyle
Katie Holmes looks about as bored as we are with this cover.
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Vogue UK
Jodie Comer is the epitome of "easy chic" on this cover.
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Vanity Fair
At least Reese Witherspoon had fun.
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Marie Claire
Gisele Bündchen always stuns.
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Allure
The members of Dixie Chicks look like cult members.
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Vogue Japan
Candice Swanepoel giving us denim on denim.
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Harper's Bazaar UK
Everything about this Gugu Mbatha-Raw cover, from the hair and makeup to the styling, is impeccable.
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Vogue Korea
Bella Hadid looking like Carla Bruni.
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Vogue Germany
One of Hailey Bieber's least effective covers.
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ELLE Russia
It's great to see Lindsey Wixson on a cover, even if she's inexplicably channeling Cher Horowitz with her outfit.
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Vogue Czechoslovakia
Not even printing this cover upside down could save the awful styling.
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ELLE Germany
Elsa Hosk serving tourist chic.
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Vogue Russia
Those chunky boots foil what would have been a beautiful Natasha Poly cover.
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ELLE Poland
Maybe someone should have washed Agnieszka Grochowska's hair?
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ELLE Slovenia
Devon Windsor should leave this prom dress in the 80s where it belongs.
