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Vogue Magazine – April 2013 – Michelle Obama Cover (No Label)
This April 2013 issue of Vogue showcases First Lady Michelle Obama in an inspiring and elegant cover feature, captured during the early months of President Barack Obama’s second term. Known for its sophisticated editorial direction, this edition offers a rich blend of high fashion, political insight, cultural commentary, and lifestyle features. The magazine is presented in good condition, with no mailing label, and the exact item photographed in this listing is the one you will receive. Please review all photos carefully for condition reference. All of our magazines are shipped in a protective plastic covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Key Features & Editorial Highlights:
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Exclusive Presidential Profile: Leading by Example – An intimate interview with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama by Jonathan Van Meter, offering personal perspectives on parenting, marriage, and their vision for American families.
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High Fashion Editorials: A wide array of seasonal style stories, including the bold return of graphic black-and-white, slit skirts, billowing trenches, and athletic-inspired couture. Featured designers include Karl Lagerfeld, Maison Martin Margiela, Chanel Haute Couture, and Monreal London.
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On Pointe: Ballet artistry meets fashion as Bolshoi premier David Hallberg joins models in couture for a Ballets Russes–inspired photo series by Annie Leibovitz.
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Style Ethics: Eco-conscious eveningwear and accessories by H&M, blending Old Hollywood glamour with sustainable design.
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Beauty & Health: Comprehensive coverage on sun protection science, post-winter skin care, vibrant nail trends, and bold lip-and-nail color matching.
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Cultural Coverage: From David Byrne and Alex Timbers’ disco musical Here Lies Love—exploring the excesses of Imelda Marcos—to immersive theater productions and world-class opera performances.
Notable Profiles & Interviews:
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Modern Family star Sofía Vergara, discussing her rise from actress to successful entrepreneur.
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Internet style icon Miroslava Duma, a Moscow-based global fashion influencer.
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Cara Delevingne, the “model of the moment,” in a special beauty and personality feature.
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Mikhail Gorbachev, speaking candidly on Putin’s Russia, his political legacy, and the enduring memory of his late wife, Raisa.
Additional Highlights:
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Art & Design: A lighter side of John Singer Sargent in a special exhibition; kaleidoscopic home décor by Flat Vernacular; and chic tableware by John Derian.
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Travel & Lifestyle: A private villa in Corfu offering the perfect blend of privacy and charm; an exploration of luxury bicycles by Lorenzo Martone; and a look at new tennis apparel from Monreal London.
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Entertainment: Film highlights including The Company You Keep and Mud, starring Robert Redford, Julie Christie, Matthew McConaughey, and Reese Witherspoon.
Condition & Shipping Information:
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Condition: Good, with no mailing label.
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All items are shipped with a protective plastic covering.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
With its blend of timeless fashion photography, in-depth journalism, and cultural relevance, the April 2013 Vogue issue featuring Michelle Obama is both a collectible piece and a captivating read for enthusiasts of style, politics, and the arts. This edition stands as a snapshot of an era, reflecting the interplay between fashion and the social landscape of the early 2010s.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):- On Pointe – Dancing with the stars
- Vogue.com
- Editor’s Letter
- Masthead
- Talking Back – Letters from readers
- Contributors
- Up Front – Growing up, Elizabeth Hun Schmidt found speed and solace on the ice
- Politics – Still a maverick at 82, Mikhail Gorbachev talks to Evgeny Lebedev about Putin’s Russia, his own legacy, and Raisa—the wife he loved and lost
- Excerpt – Growing up in rough-and-tumble Alaska, Leigh Newman adored outdoor adventures with her father
- Nostalgia – An enlightening encounter with Betty Catroux only magnified the fashion muse’s legendary mystique
- Flash
- It Girl – Alicia Vikander
- Dispatch – Jessica Hart in Madagascar
- Talking Fashion – Dresses sliced and diced play peekaboo on the red carpet
- View
- Cover Version – R&B diva Ciara shows off by what she chooses to conceal
- Positive Spin – Lorenzo Martone shifts gears with a new line of fashion-driven bicycles
- Echoing Footsteps – A look at Roger Vivier past and present reveals why the house’s mix of surrealism, sexiness, and Parisian savoir faire still resonates
- In Her Shoes – Model and magazine editor Anja Rubik is turning her hand to footwear design
- Holding Court – Designer Stefani Grosse of Monreal London serves an ace with her new tennis line
- On the Line – Karl Lagerfeld pays homage to Coco Chanel’s athletic spirit with elegant tennis sneakers
- From a Land Down Under – Dion Lee, a young Australian designer, is set to make waves in the Northern Hemisphere
- Core Values – First you made it stronger. Now, as designers go for our middle ground, it’s time to show it off
- Style Ethics – H&M debuts a collection of eco-conscious eveningwear and accessories inspired by Old Hollywood glamour
- The Editor’s Eye – Jillian Demling
- Beauty & Health
- The Numbers Game – When it comes to sunscreen, how much protection do we really need?
- After Burn – As you emerge from winter, skin is particularly susceptible to sunburn
- Fancy Footwork – What do you get when you cross two kings of color? Spring polishes with sandals to match
- Cult of Cara – Model of the moment Cara Delevingne
- Will You… Match Your Lips to Your Nails – New takes on a vintage trend
- Short, Not Sweet – The pixie goes punky
- Mirror, Mirror – Can an anorexic ever fully let go of obsessive thoughts surrounding food?
- People Are Talking About
- Talent – After earning raves at Sundance for two new films, Michael Cera reprises his breakout role
- Travel – Privacy and charm come together in a hilltop villa in Corfu
- Music – With a soulful style all her own, British songstress Jessie Ware releases her first full-length album
- Art – A new exhibition reveals John Singer Sargent’s lighter side
- Movies – Robert Redford and Julie Christie star in a sixties throwback, while Matthew McConaughey goes head-to-head with Reese Witherspoon
- Object – John Derian’s melamine plates add the perfect note to spring gatherings
- Theater – Then She Fell is an immersive take on Lewis Carroll’s immortal Alice in Wonderland
- Fashion & Features
- Point of View
- Leading by Example – At the start of a second term, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama talk about their life as parents, their marriage, and their vision for America’s families
- Window Dressing – Tobey Maguire and Carolyn Murphy reprise the classic Hitchcock film to bring the theatrical fifties thread into the world
- Smooth Sailing – There’s a fresh current running through the season: graphic black and white
- Opera – Pretty Yende gives a tour-de-force turn in Le Comte Ory at the Met
- Books – In Rachel Kushner’s latest, an artist makes her mark in the desert
- Design – Flat Vernacular’s hand-printed kaleidoscopic motifs transform the home
- Going to Extremes – Too much or not enough? Four women set out to strike a healthier balance in their approach to food and fitness
- Dangerous Curves – Never mind being the best-paid actress on TV; Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara is a tycoon taking the world by storm
- Little Russia – The diminutive, Moscow-based Miroslava Duma is an Internet style star followed virtually all over the world
- Asset Management – Spring’s styles are carefully cut to reveal, frame, and accentuate the positive
- Dancing with the Stars – To celebrate the spirit of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes
- Good Times – David Byrne and Alex Timbers team up for Here Lies Love
- Steal of the Month – The leg-baring look is elevated to a chic realm in polished tweed
- What to Wear Where – Spring blows in like a blast of fresh air
- Index
- Long and Lean – From slit skirts and heels to uberminis
- In This Issue
- Last Look