Once a formidable force in fashion media, Vogue Arabia no longer commands the attention it once did (especially here on theFashionSpot). The last time the title (which arrived with much fanfare and the help of Gigi Hadid in early 2017) truly commanded our attention was a whole six months ago, when Lindsay Lohan was welcomed as a cover girl. Manuel Arnaut, who has served as Vogue Arabia’s figurehead since May 2017, invites none other than Cardi B as a cover girl, who features on the September 2026 edition of the magazine. The chart-topping American rapper receives the full Vogue cover treatment for the occasion, posing for the photographer Szilveszter Makó. Across a trio of cover offerings, the Grammy Award-winning talent showcases creations from Rahul Mishra, Georges Hobeika, Loewe and Alaïa.

Cardi B on the Cover of Vogue Arabia September 2026IMAGE | VOGUEARABIA.COM Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“I didn’t expect it, but I kinda like this ‘short-lived marriage to a minor royal’ mood,” immediately approved tigerrouge upon first look.

“I am not a fan of Cardi B, but she looks beautiful in this photo shoot. The cover with the black evening dress is divine,” MModa confessed.

“Y’all, this might be my favorite September issue this year. Solid cover, great editorial, and unexpected fashion with a capital ‘F’,” enthused Lucien112.

“She looks great. Go Cardi!” Gaultier_Bandit championed.

Sharing the same level of enthusiasm was vogue28. “Wonderful to witness an edition of Vogue put some actual effort into a cover shoot. The photography from Szilveszter Makó is fantastic, as is the styling and the concept. Cardi looks terrific; I love this grown-up, elegant, and ladylike look on her. The hair!” they exclaimed.

Hchloe declared: “Vogue Arabia’s best cover shoot in a long time!”

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