US Vice-President and Democratic White House hopeful Kamala Harris graced the cover of Vogue magazine on Friday, earning the style bible's accolade as a 'candidate for our times'. Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz captured the 59-year-old in a chocolate-colored suit and silk blouse, seated elegantly in an armchair.
The extensive article on Harris delves into a series of well-known anecdotes, including her meteoric rise to the top of the Democratic ticket following President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the race in July. While Harris did address the conflict in the Middle East in the article, she remained tight-lipped about her specific plans to resolve the crisis if she were to win the November election against 78-year-old Donald Trump.
When questioned about the 'new element' she would introduce to the conflict, Harris responded that 'I can't anticipate what the circumstances will be four months from now'. She then emphasized that the United States should offer a 'pathway' to stability, particularly to end Israel's war in Gaza, more so than in Lebanon, though she provided few specifics.
Harris, who made history as the first female, Black, and South Asian vice-president in US history, previously appeared on the cover of Vogue upon her arrival at the White House in 2021. However, the magazine faced criticism for the photo, which depicted her wearing Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers, with some arguing it should have chosen a more fitting image for her position.
Vogue editor Anna Wintour has not shied away from her support for the Democrats, having hosted a fundraiser for Biden before his exit from the race. Harris's Vogue appearance is part of a broader media campaign, encompassing traditional television interviews, chat shows, and podcasts, as she aims to shift the momentum in her closely contested race against Trump.
