With the first issue of 2021, Elle UK commissioned photographer Meinke Klein to capture its cover starring South Sudanese model, actress, and artist Aweng Ade-Chuol and her wife Lexy Ade-Chuol. The pair took two covers in looks from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
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For the cover story named ‘’Modern Fairytale’’, Aurelia Donaldson styles Aweng and Lexy in designs from labels like Miu Miu, Balmain, Carolina Herrera, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Celine by Hedi Slimane and Chanel.
Hair: Charlotte Mensah
Make-up: Bea Sweet
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