You just have to hand it to Inma Jimenez Mateos of Harper’s Bazaar Spain, who sure does have an impressive knack for securing the crème de la crème from the world of fashion and beyond as the magazine’s cover stars. Over recent months alone, the likes of Gal Gadot, Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth Hurley, Constance Jablonski, Eva Herzigova, and Jessica Chastain have covered the Spanish fashion title. Up next on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Spain is Carla Bruni. Captured by photographer Philip Gay, the Italian-born French model (and former First Lady of France) stars across a twosome of covers. On styling duties for the occasion was Bazaar Spain’s fashion editor Claudia Laukamp, who pulled looks from Nina Ricci and Louis Vuitton for Bruni to showcase in the two cover photographs (in addition to a selection of jewelry pieces from Bulgari).

Carla Bruni for Harper’s Bazaar Spain April 2025 IMAGE | HARPERSBAZAAR.COM/ES Read below the reactions of theFashionSpot’s forum members:

“Two covers, and why do her fingers have to be on her mouth? The second one could’ve been good,” immediately called out WAVES upon checking out the covers.

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“WTF! Why the fingers on both covers?” asked forum member Xone in complete agreement.

“It reminds me of when someone is trying to cover up a cold sore ,” voiced VanillaCrush. “Despite that, I absolutely love the cover with her in yellow. It’s perfect for April!”.

Oaklee91 declared: “What a letdown!”

“The second cover (with Carla in the Louis Vuitton) should’ve been the only cover. The first just feels… stupid. What an unattractive shot. The fingers over her month, and not even looking out toward us irks me to no end,” commented vogue28.

IMAGE | HARPERSBAZAAR.COM/ES

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