Kylie Jenner: First Kardashian-Jenner to Grace British Vogue Cover
Kylie Jenner has made history, becoming the first member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan to appear on the cover of British Vogue. The 27-year-old reality star, previously featured in Vogue Czechoslovakia and a Hong Kong edition, has now joined the ranks of global icons like Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell by gracing the September issue of the prestigious fashion magazine.
Donning a striking purple satin gown with a thigh-high split, Jenner exudes confidence on the cover, reflecting her newfound footing in the fashion industry. In her interview, she candidly discusses her journey, revealing that she's finally ready to embrace her passion for fashion after dedicating her early twenties to motherhood.
"I feel like I'm finally finding my fashion feet," Jenner shares. "I feel like I've been in full mommy mode in my early twenties, [so] just to do something more for me after I had my son..." Having welcomed two children with her former partner, Travis Scott, Jenner admits to being "way more into the fashion world and fashion week" now, adding: "It's been so much fun. I'm like, 'Why didn't I do this sooner?' Every time I go to Paris, things just happen. I love the fast pace. It's a whole new world."
Jenner's candid reflections extend beyond fashion, touching on her experience as a young mother. She expresses deep appreciation for the unconditional love she receives from her daughter, Stormi: "I have this daughter, and I just want the best for her, and I want her to just love herself unconditionally. It's taught me so much."
Reflecting on her motherhood journey, Jenner acknowledges the challenges of balancing parenthood with her career: "I was 19 when I got pregnant, 20 when I had her. Looking back at it, I give myself more empathy and grace. But when I was a teenager, even my family were like, 'You aren't that young.' I think maybe I carried myself [a certain way] or I'd already been working for 10 years. It didn't hit me [straight away]. But it was a huge life change."
The profound impact of motherhood on Jenner's perspective shines through in her words: "No matter what I'm going through or what I look like or what the internet writes about me that day, I come home and my kids just love me unconditionally. They're just obsessed with me and that's taught me to walk through life a little easier. I'm like, 'OK, well I have these little humans at home that need me and love me and think I'm the most perfect person in the world, so I don't really need validation from outside sources.'"
Beyond her achievements in business and fashion, Jenner reveals a touching glimpse into her relationship with her daughter, expressing her hopes for their future bond: "I'm 26 and I have a first-grader. I'm going to be 40 with a 20-year-old," she says, her voice softening. "And we're going to be best friends."
Jenner's appearance on British Vogue marks a significant milestone for the family, as all her sisters, except Khloe, and their mother, Kris Jenner, have graced the cover of the American edition of Vogue. Kendall Jenner, a successful model since her teens, has appeared on the cover multiple times. Kim Kardashian West has graced the cover solo and alongside her former husband, Kanye West, with her most recent appearance in March 2022. Kourtney Kardashian has been featured on Vogue Arabia and Mexico. Khloe, although yet to grace the cover of Vogue, has been featured on several other publications.
Kylie Jenner, the youngest and wealthiest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, solidified her position as a self-made billionaire in 2019, becoming Forbes' youngest self-made billionaire in 2020. She launched her makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics, in 2015, starting with $29 lipstick kits, and later sold a majority stake in the brand to Coty Inc. in 2022 for a staggering $600 million. This deal valued the company at $1.2 billion, confirming Jenner's financial success and placing her among the world's elite.
