Photos: Kate Upton The New Girl
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20121/7Miss America
This high-fashion crossover with a curvaceous figure and irrepressible smile is next in a long line of beauty-next-door ideals, harking back beyond Mansfield and Monroe to the wholesome, athletic Gibson girl. Donna Karan New York draped dress, $2,295; Donna Karan New York stores. Robert Lee Morris silver cuffs. Tod’s tote. Pierre Hardy sandals.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20122/7Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
It isn’t just her ridiculously sexy bikini body that has inspired nearly 20 million YouTube hits. It’s her warmth, confidence, and joie de vivre. Narciso Rodriguez silk dress.
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20123/7Easy Rider
Fresh, clean-lined American sportswear is a perfect match for fresh, comfortable-in-your-skin attitude. Jason Wu leather motorcycle jacket ($3,795) and knit shorts ($895); jacket at Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. Hermès newsboy cap. Ann Dexter-Jones Design ID bracelet. Tiffany & Co. watch.
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20124/7The Girl Can
She became famous at eighteen for wearing bikinis—on beaches, on skateboards, on magazine covers. At 20, she’s becoming more famous for wearing Kors, Vuitton, and Ralph. Ralph Lauren Collection cardigan, $1,498; select Ralph Lauren stores. Ralph Lauren Blue Label bathing suit, $80.
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20125/7Show Jumper
Raised in Florida, she’s an accomplished equestrienne with a winner’s determination. “The Uptons,” she says, “are very competitive.” Calvin Klein Collection belted dress with knit bandeau ($3,995) and pleated trousers ($995); Calvin Klein Collection, NYC. Robert Lee Morris three-bar cuff. Georg Jensen bangle. Alexander Wang sandals.
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20126/7Kiss Me, Kate
“I don’t want to starve myself,” Upton says. “I still want to hang out with my family and be a normal girl.” Jason Wu striped sweater, $585. L.L. Bean bucket hat. Jennifer Fisher band. ATAT square ring.
BEAUTY NOTE: CoverGirl’s Wetslicks Lipgloss in Shimmershell enhances lips’ natural color with a lasting dose of shine.
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, November 20127/7Sunny Side Upton
Michael Kors cotton utility jacket ($1,495), matching shorts ($695), bikini top ($380 for set), and raffia crossbody bag; select Michael Kors stores. Ralph Lauren Timepieces rose gold–chain watch. Kors Michael Kors sandals. In this story: hair: Garren for Garren New York; makeup: Pat McGrath for CoverGirl.
