A
cover model is a male or female whose photograph appears on the front cover of a
magazine. The cover model is generally a
fashion model,
celebrity, or contest winner. Generally, cover models are depicted solitarily; however, on occasion magazines will present a front cover with multiple cover models.
Female cover models are often referred to as
.
Cover models generally take part in a fashion or portrait photography photo shoot for the magazine. When a magazine depicts a candid or stock image for the main cover image, the talent is referred to as the magazine "cover" rather than "cover model" or "cover girl".
See also
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List of Allure cover models
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List of Marie Claire cover models
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List of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover models
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List of Vogue cover models
