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The Making of Vogue's December Issue | Vogue
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- Published on Apr 17, 2026
- When fashion designer Marc Jacobs was tapped to be the guest editor for Vogue's December issue, he wasn't quite sure he was up to the job. "My initial reaction to it was, I don't know how I could do this....but Anna can be very persuasive." Working with model Kaia Gerber as his cover star, Marc helped put together a fashion dream team for the issue, recruiting the likes of famed photographer Steven Meisel, makeup artist Pat McGrath, former Vogue creative director Grace Coddington and more.
Director: Nina Ljeti
Director of Photography: Michael Lopez
Editor: Katie Wolford
Senior Producer: Bety Dereje
Producer, On Set: Rahel Gebreyes
Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg
Assistant Camera: Kahdeem Prosper Jefferson, Jack Kelly
Gaffer: Eric Hinsperger
Audio: Lily van Leeuwen, Nicole Maupin
Production Assistants: Quinton Johnson, Christina Lamagna
Makeup Artist: Marcelo Gutierrez
Hairstylist: Joseph Handwerker
Groomer: Jennifer Brent
Production Coordinator: Ava Kashar
Production Manager: Natasha Soto-Albors
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Senior Director, Production Management: Jessica Schier
Assistant Editors: Billy Ward, Justin Symonds
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Art & Graphics Lead: Léa Kichler
Colorist: Oliver Eid
Audio Mix: Nick Cipriano, BANG
Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicholas Ascanio
Global Talent Casting Director: Ignacio Murillo
Director, Content Production: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Photography By
Role Play: Steven Meisel
Impossible Beauty: Carlijn Jacobs
Home: Gregory Crewdson
Dance, Dance, Dance: Inez & Vinoodh
Additional Footage Courtesy Of Harper Glantz, Anna Weyant, Ariel Dearie
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I wish Vogue would do these videos for every issue! Both fascinating and entertaining!
Totally agree. I absolutely enjoyed this.
Agreed!!!!
We agree, that's a great idea
Totally agree!
me too. Please make these if not for every issue, then every few months.
Now THIS is Vogue. I miss the high glamour and eccentricity in the magazine, I hope this is a sign it’s coming back.
I also hope for NO MORE KARJENNERS. Praying to Andre Leon Talley that 2025 will be the year we finally see the back of them.
I have one *suluxy* bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
Yes PLEASE!We had enough of Kardashians..
Now more than ever we need more substance,our young generation needs inspiration,role models,positivity
I did not see high glamour, I saw an art magazine.
Simple. 90s glamor!
I hope this inspires Anna to take more risks with Vogue. I've seen with the past couple of issues that they're trying to be more creative.
She will turn to what sells, period.
Vogue needs a revamp.
@KaceDarbouze-Omolade Yes! I also noticed that she's being open to new photographers now.
I hope this inspires Anna to retire.
@dididimimi1489😂😂😂😂💀
that last image of the back of their heads!! Incredible!
Very Fleabag.
Anna should do this with a plethora of other designers as well, I think it will refresh Vogue and make it exciting again.
Yes especially with more female and Poc designers. Since they are using their ideas already
Marc Jacobs cosplaying as Edward Scissorhands.
:/ Another day at Vogue where the most delivered item was toilet paper.
Yuck
We need expression, creativity, and JOY more than ever today. Thank you, Marc and Vogue!
Thank you Anna 🩵
I have both authentic and 1:1 mirror image. They look exactly the same. If I can get the same look and feel as the authentic at a fraction of the price I’ll buy it. *suluxy* They may be 1:1 image but they are still made very well & real leather.
wow that Gregory Crewdson image took my breath away... I loved seeing the creative process of this issue!
A yearly guest editor every December (like Vogue Paris did) would be nice. ❤
....American Vogue was the FIRST to do it but that was back in the 60s...you hear MARC reference it a bit talking about it in this video...and him talking about the great photographer IRVING PENN...he was the guy that used to TURN IT OUT for the fantastical December issues that was popping back in the 60s....
Grace Coddington is still giving us whimsical fantasy in fashion. 🥰
How lovely to see Grace back!
Absolutely! She had been such a big part of Vogue for such a long time, I’m so glad to see her back to her shenanigans 😊
Hi! Who's Grace?
@KarCa7_0Z Grace Coddington.
Oh shut up
@KarCa7_0Z She's an icon - One of fashions most influential editors.
I'm absolutely not in any way associated with this Industry, but this is fabulous. It's a joy to see artists do what they love.
"We see beautiful things in Vogue, and we don't need these things, but we want them. And they're important because we want them." Yesss Marc Jacobs validating desire!!
I LOVE those Minnie Mouse/Jackie Kennedy shoes. This is comfort for these trying times.
Amazing to see Grace Coddington back doing her thing!
The Gregory Crewdon photo! wow! I haven't seen photography with a certain vision/theme in a long time!!!
5:32 him vaping this divaaaaa
No AI can create these emotions.
This is what Vogue used to be and what made it great. This will be the first time in years that I buy the magazine
Kaia not only looks like her Mom. Her mannerisms and they way she talks also reminds me of Cindy. Beautiful
Toning like her mom except in voice
I me
I mean nothing like
Agree
Hmm I think she looks like herself. I don’t like comparing
Love the painting as a cover.
That is one thing I enjoyed in the video - Vogue has lost it's way, and being more creative doesn't mean unrealistic and unrelatable. I want to see how Vogue is shaping what one wears on daily basis-- I can go to other pubs if I want glossy creative models modeling for no other reason that somehow some will pay them to do it. Again, tell me why Vogue is a decline state - and it's not because there is no 'creativity."
He made Vogue great again!
Marc Jacobs forever! Vogue forever!
15:31 this shot is I.CON.IC. 👩🏼👩🏻
Life is full of moments. There are always opportunities to make it better. Vogue continues to be an amazing dance partner throughout life. Thank you for sharing, Marc is a beautiful human being. 👏
that ending shot as the credits roll is so perfect to conclude this
I have not touched a Vogue in YEARS. I will touch this one and maybe purchase it.
Anna is so strategic; I can’t wait to see how this pans out
Same with the things We desire cause We want them like thats so true
He understood the assignment
She sounds like her mother so much.... I love it ! 😻
this feels like a PBS broadcast for some reason, so soothing
0:51 on the documental “The Editor’s Eye” by Vogue, Marc also mentioned how persuasive Anna can be and he cannot say no to her LMAOOOOOO🤣 love them 💕
Oh my gosh, the photo of the house. It’s sooooo emotive, artistic and divine.
Marc is soo talented. What a great team and great cover.
Yes, We need the joy, Marc, thank you... The "dream team" did an incredible job... so glad Anna talked him into doing the cover(s)😊
I've watched this five times.
I'm here for Marc's nails 🥰❤
More of THIS (!!!) and less of asking people questions and them answering in the most insincere and cringeworthy ways possible.
I just love that Steven is back on the cover of Vogue.
THIS!
Kaia looks like Gia Carangi obviously.Just amazing !)
Well they used to call her mum Cindy, baby Gia. So yeh, the reference is there for sure.
This content, or I should say story, is truly fantastic. As a photographer myself it inspires me with its creativity and positivity
that gregory crewdson photo was just all sort of spectacular like woah it made me want me to grab this issue of vogue
How did you all know I wanted to see a behind-the-scenes video featuring a nepo baby?
Exquisitely whimsical. THIS IS FASHION.
This video gives me The Devil wears Prada vibes so much!
I thought Grace had retired! She is the great creative force behind the throne
She did, and came out of retirement for this issue
Wow she sounds so much like her mother. It’s so endearing.
She is no where as beautiful, she does not belong on a cover
What a gorgeous house
This would make a great monthly show❤
Grace is so cute I love her short hair
Need to get my hands on this issue
this feels so refreshing 🥹🫶
Edward Scissorhands is ALIVE LOL
We love more of this behind the scenes vids! Vogue, keep em coming. Thank you Marc and everyone behind this issue.
Everything faded in comparison to that photo inside the house
Remember the September issue doc. Please make a December issue.
The September Issue doc is amazing and I agree they should do a full doc on the Dec issue too!
we need more like this vogue!
Wow this issue is going to be amazing! Gregory Crewdson!??? Rare indeed! And Steven Meisel!?? Legends
Never heard him speak, wasn’t sure I’d like this feature video, but that final message set it free…creativity… released of the grips of thought or thought police. Creativity for fun, to enjoy, for the sake of….creativity. Well said.
Bring more of these videos Vogue!!! PLEASE
Marc + Gracie... Luv ever!!
🤎🩷🫶🏽✨✨✨
marc jacobs is a blossoming fashion icon, its interesting to see his progression in expression
Once again
i watched The September Issue 15 years ago. glad to see Grace is still working there!
The message of creativity, expression and joy through art and fashion! Marc Jacobs: a true visionary.
The oversized dresses seem inspired by the mourning mother painting ~ Giuseppe molteni. Something about them drooping seems so fitting ❤
What a great behind the scenes story of this Vogue edition. Marc is amazing . The photos were absolutely beautiful art pieces . gorgeous !
Petition for a video follow up on every issue! 💝
What a joy to see grace
I don't buy Vogue but I'm definitely getting this issue. Feels fresh thanks to Marc!
Kaia has a Beautiful Soul
Grace ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Glad to see Grace!!!
I love Anna's dress!
beautiful short documentary! thank you, Vogue ❤
Please more videos like this!!!
Incredible. Creative. Pure art. And the starting statement Marc gives regarding all these things being desired, that "we don't need them, we want them and they are important because we want them" is an ode to what fashion should really be. When people start looking at fashion expression as a personal desire to show one's true personality and feelings and not a social need to belong anymore as we highly do in a social media driven world, we will maybe begin to truly celebrate each other's greatness, individuality and creativity instead of trying to sell people a one-way recipe of how to be.
Bravo Marc!
I'm so happy for Marc. ♥
This looks like a beautiful issue and I’m looking forward to it. I have to say that the nepo models don’t have the talent that the models who arise because of their talent as actors. I miss them.
this was SO needed im in love with this 🥰
She is Cindy through and through. Well done all
Grace looks healthy and amazing
Haven't flipped thru US Vogue in years, but I must say the design and layout is looking incredible!
his acrylic nails are over the top.
Vogue will forever be a piece of art.
Bravo Marc! Bravo! You nailed the assignment!
The Edward-Scissor-Hands guy said brilliant words; Bravo! 👍😎✨ /s/ ChiefLiviz
What a breath of fresh air.
I will write it, although it's a heavy statement: this is the BEST issue of American Vogue IN YEARS.❤🎉🙏✨MJ spoke so eloquently about it as well, I fell in love with him and his vision on things. Bravo. Congratulations to all of the people involved. And sth last, Mrs Wintour well done for your Avant-garde intellect and your expansive approach. Give room, space to Others means you Understand and appreciate their Value. That is a very uncommon and rare thing to find in leadership nowadays.
Grace and Marc ! Today I’ll be more creative. You’ve inspired my imagination.
she cut her hair! love!!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this process. Feels like a more relaxed version of The September Issue.
Why am I crying watching this
Kaia could be a bridal catalog model if her mom weren't Cindy Crawford. At least we got better models for the beauty story
oh my goodness. more of these, please!!
Last Image ❤❤ OMG. ICONIC
Une oeuvre d’art !!!! Incroyable !!!! ❤
5:57 oh my gosh this shot 😍🤍
That guy owes his life and his sobriety to Anna