Lennart Gäbel's Subway Style Cover for The New Yorker's Fall Style & Design Issue
The New Yorker’s Fall Style & Design Issue, which hits newsstands on September 14, 2026, features a cover art titled 'Showstopper' by Lennart Gäbel. This artwork captures the vibrant fashion found in New York City's subway, a familiar scene for many daily commuters. Gäbel expressed his desire to reflect the inspiring variety of styles present in the city. This cover is part of a curated series focused on fashion, which also includes historical pieces like Julian de Miskey's 'January 26, 1946,' Charles Saxon's 'April 21, 1980,' and 'Trendsetters' by Grace Lynne Haynes. You can explore these covers and related cartoons at the Condé Nast Store, celebrating the intersection of fashion and city life.
Key facts
- Artist Lennart Gäbel created the cover for The New Yorker's September 14, 2026, Fall Style & Design Issue.
- The cover is titled 'Showstopper'.
- The artwork depicts fashion styles seen in the New York City subway.
- Gäbel stated: 'I wanted to capture how inspiring the various fashion styles that one sees around town can be.'
- Other fashion covers mentioned include 'January 26, 1946' by Julian de Miskey, 'April 21, 1980' by Charles Saxon, and 'Trendsetters' by Grace Lynne Haynes.
- Covers and cartoons are available at the Condé Nast Store.
- The issue is dated September 14, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Lennart Gäbel
- Julian de Miskey
- Charles Saxon
- Grace Lynne Haynes
Institutions
- The New Yorker
- Condé Nast Store
Locations
- New York City
- United States