Marion Cotillard steals the August covers
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Just as it happened last month with Emma Stone, Marion Cotillard has taken over the August issue cover of some of the most important fashion magazines around the globe. There seems to be a common thread that links them, which is how natural Marion looks. Something similar happened with Emma – these are not women who enjoy (or need) too much photoshop or makeup.
The first to come out was the WSJ magazine with its avant-gard feel. They've been doing such a great job lately – remember this incredible cover? Vogue Paris followed shortly afterwards. I received the issue yesterday morning and it's simply incredible how stunning such a simple idea can be. I was pleased but surprised to also find her on the cover of American Vogue because they always seem to have the exclusive way ahead of everyone. I liked how they kept things simple although I would have appreciated some copy editing on the cover. Glamour Spain went for a more young and sexy take but it's amazing how natural it feels to Cotillard. ELLE South Africa captured her best, in my opinion. She looks effortlessly beautiful, fresh and natural. And I love the contrast of the casual pose and the super chic red dress.
Which one is your favourite Marion Cotillard cover?

Marion Cotillard is the first to wear Dior Haute Couture FW12
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Last night, for the London premiere of 'The Dark Knight Rises', Marion Cotillard wore one of the looks from Raf Simons' first collection for Christian Dior Haute Couture. This was so unexpected for me it took me a while to even recognise the look. It's amazing how well the dress translates to real life. I guess that's one of the main things we're going to be seeing from Raf. It has such contemporary slick lines but it's so exquisitely made. I actually love Marion's choice of shoes a lot – they introduce a great extra pop of colour – and how she wasn't wearing any necklace. It was utterly chic. What do you think of Marion's look?

Marion Cotillard covers the new Vogue Paris
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Vogue Paris has always liked having close up images on their cover. And this is a great thing because they're very good at it. The last one we saw from them was back in November 2011 with Arizona Muse bringing a bit of 70's/90's Vogue Paris to the new century. They had done something similar previously with Charlotte Casiraghi for September 2011, though less timeless.

Marion Cotillard's close up cover for the August issue is my favourite so far. The photo, by Mario Sorrenti, is not just stunning but the very subtle way they've used shadows and colour makes it flawless. It's a super simple concept, which is usually harder to pull off, and it makes sense with their cover headline – "Marion Cotillard: simplement star".

I wish British Vogue learn a bit from the art direction here so that he wouldn't have to suffer covers like last year's Adele one. The perfect example of what close crops shouldn't be like.

In Anna I trust

I used to be the biggest Vogue US fan. I'd buy it every month when I still lived in Spain and wondered at what Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington pulled together and how all their work was always shot by Testino and Demarchelier. At some point during the last two years my adoration for the American bible slowly faded away to the point of (almost) oblivion. Well, their July 2010 issue has restored my faith in the magazine. Mario Testino has shot Marion Cotillard for the cover of their latest issue and, while I don't care much for the boring cover, I do love the spread inside. I can't wait to have this issue in my hands!

There is a strong Dior vibe throughout the whole editorial. It has that sort of vintage feel of nostalgia for the lost glamour of the 30's that John Galliano loves so much. But this looks fresher that Galliano's creations. Every single picture and outfit and pose is simply stunning. Testino has had some week months this year but it seems he's finally got his mojo back.

Which magazine do you always buy?
I'm off.

[Pictures: JustJared.buzznet.com]