May 2020 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated

Most glossy magazines plan issues in advance so it’s not surprising that many of the covers for May 2020 seem tone-deaf. Just like the rest of us, most models, photographers, designers and stylists are practicing social distancing. That means that fancy photoshoots aren’t really an option.

When it comes to this month, there were some standout May 2020 cover stars, including Greta Thunberg and Helen Mirren (although both fell victim to awful styling). There was a very poignant cover addressing the ongoing pandemic. Then there were the beautiful model shots featuring no-makeup makeup looks. Take a fresh-faced Claudia Schiffer decked out in Azzedine Alaïa, for example.

Check out the slideshow above for a look at the best and worst May 2020 covers.

All the May 2020 Magazine Covers We Loved and Hated

Vogue

Gal Gadot looking strong and stylish.
Harper's Bazaar

This shot of Demi Lovato looks as though it was inspired by a cheesy wedding photoshoot.
ELLE

Dua Lipa wearing Gucci looking like she just woke up.
InStyle

Lady Gaga appearing as dumbfounded as we all are right about now.
Vogue UK

Rihanna killing it in Burberry and a custom Stephen Jones durag, marking the first time a durag has appeared on the mag's cover.
Allure

South Korean superstar Jihyo delivers a striking portrait shot.
Marie Claire

This powerful Megan Thee Stallion cover proves you don't need a flashy backdrop to make a statement.
Interview

Yup, that's an almost unrecognizable Selena Gomez.
Vogue Japan

A truly stunning shot.
Harper's Bazaar UK

We love a good Léa Seydoux cover and this is no exception.
Vogue Spain

The mag’s illustrated May 2020 cover is both beautiful and respectful.
ELLE UK

Claudia Schiffer looks stunning in Azzedine Alaïa and barely-there makeup.
Vogue Germany

While it's a pleasure to see Helen Mirren, Sharon Stone and Iris Berben all get covers this month, the styling on all three was downright awful.
ELLE Russia

Despite the dreamy background, this is a pretty cheesy shot of Elena Perminova.
ELLE Spain

We wish we could trade places with Alessandra Ambrosio.
Vogue Netherlands

Which outfit is worse?
ELLE Poland

We're not fans of this shot of Maria Marecka.
Glamour Poland

It's wonderful to see a powerful figure like Greta Thunberg get a glossy cover, but sadly the shot is a little underwhelming.