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Chloe Malle's First September Issue at Vogue: Inside the Podcast

publication · 2026-08-13

On the Vogue podcast, Chloe Malle, who leads the editorial content, marked her inaugural September issue. Reflecting on her Vogue interview, she recalled watching R.J. Cutler's 2009 documentary 'The September Issue' fifteen years prior. The cover showcases Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere, captured by Steven Meisel, reminiscent of Vogue's November 1992 cover featuring their parents. Virginia Smith explored the theme of designers revisiting the past. Nathan Heller's profile focused on Demna, now with Gucci, following his extravagant Balenciaga show. Additional features include Gaby Wood on Marta Ortega, a maximalist shoot by Baz Luhrmann, Mattie Kahn discussing Gustavo Dudamel, and Adrienne Miller's conversation with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Malle and Chioma Nnadi also talked about Nicole Kidman's cover.

Key facts

  • Chloe Malle's first September issue as head of editorial content at Vogue.
  • Cover story photographed by Steven Meisel, starring Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere.
  • Cover references Vogue's November 1992 shoot with Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere.
  • Nathan Heller profiles Demna, who is moving from Balenciaga to Gucci.
  • Demna's portrait was shot after his resort show in Times Square; Anna Wintour requested he not wear all black.
  • Gaby Wood profiles Marta Ortega of Zara.
  • Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin designed a train car for a shoot with West End actors.
  • Mattie Kahn profiles conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
  • Adrienne Miller interviews Julia Louis-Dreyfus about her Broadway debut.
  • Chioma Nnadi's September cover star is Nicole Kidman, shot by Venetia Scott.
  • Malle watched 'The September Issue' documentary 15 years ago before interviewing at Vogue.

Entities

Artists

  • Chloe Malle
  • Nicole Phelps
  • Virginia Smith
  • Steven Meisel
  • Kaia Gerber
  • Homer Gere
  • Ryan Murphy
  • Bret Easton Ellis
  • Cindy Crawford
  • Richard Gere
  • Herb Ritts
  • Nathan Heller
  • Demna
  • Anna Wintour
  • Gaby Wood
  • Marta Ortega
  • Baz Luhrmann
  • Catherine Martin
  • Mattie Kahn
  • Gustavo Dudamel
  • Adrienne Miller
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  • Chioma Nnadi
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Venetia Scott
  • Giles Hattersley

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Balenciaga
  • Gucci
  • Zara
  • British Vogue
  • Met Gala

Locations

  • Times Square
  • France
  • London

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