Here she is: the September issue of ELLE UK — my first as EIC from start to finish — starring the incomparable @lizzobeeating styled by @jasonrembert and @georgmedley in @balenciaga and shot by @abdmstudio ✨ Anyone who has ever worked on a magazine knows that every word, every image, every page is the result of a total team effort. And Team ELLE put our all into this issue, bringing together an incredible cast of women — from our favourite acclaimed novelists, thought leaders and culture shifters to rising star designers and new contributing editors who helped us create this exciting refresh for the brand. When thinking of the perfect woman to front this new chapter for us we knew it had to be Lizzo, a woman who has used her success to drive meaningful discussion and change in the worlds of music, fashion, culture and beyond. Three Grammys, a critically-acclaimed show, and revolutionary new shapewear line into her career, her new album SPECIAL is her biggest mission yet: ‘I had to remember, when we come out of lockdown, people are going to be coming out of a depression. And the end of lockdown does not signify the end of their mental health struggles. So I wanted to make music that people can use as a soundtrack to survive. That was the driver for this album. All of these incredible songs are giving people the language to express themselves and to have a release after everything they’ve experienced.’ A huge thank you to @lenadecasparis @ebisampson @lottielumsden @tom_houseofusher @avrilmair @gracejuliaclarke @kimturney @natasha__bird @amy_brewster for all your brilliant work to make this cover moment come alive. Our SEP issue hits newsstands July 28 - more excitement to come!! #Lizzo wears @balenciaga Photography: @abdmstudio Styling: @georgmedley & @jasonrembert Hair: @theshelbyswain Make-up: @iwantalexx Nails: @erierinailz Creative Director: @tom_houseofusher Fashion Director: @avrilmair Talent Director: @lottielumsden Associate Editor: @lenadecasparis Bookings Director: @kimturney Fashion Assistant: @gracejuliaclarke Tailor: @hasmik_scdinc