The Mediterranean in the Spotlight : Vogue Italia, France, and España Unite to Celebrate the Sea That Connects Us
In its June 2022 issue, Vogue Italia teamed up with Vogue France and Vogue España for a groundbreaking collaboration dedicated to the Mediterranean. This special issue, penned by Francesca Ragazzi, explores the sea that connects three countries with rich and diverse cultures, yet bound by a common heritage shaped by centuries of exchanges, history, and artistic influences. The publication invites readers to dive into a world where the sea is more than just a natural boundary: it is a cultural bridge and a melting pot of essential human values.
A Celebration of Shared Values
This joint issue spans from southern Italy to the Balearic Islands, passing through the French Riviera. It highlights values deeply rooted in the Mediterranean soul: community, kindness, and multiculturalism. Through these pages, Vogue reminds us of the importance of these virtues while offering a dreamy escape to enchanting shores. More than a geographic location, the Mediterranean becomes a symbol, a space to protect, which has inspired and continues to inspire poets, fashion designers, and artists through the ages.
Francesca Ragazzi, editorial director of Vogue Italia, alongside her French and Spanish counterparts, Inès and Eugénie, express a deep love for this sea through the project. They hope that the values of sharing and openness carried by the Mediterranean winds will endure over time, serving as a precious message for future generations. This issue, like a message in a bottle, invites the preservation of this cultural and natural wealth.
Style Icons at the Heart of the Mediterranean
Three iconic personalities embody the spirit of this edition: Adut Akech in Pantelleria, Raquel Zimmermann in Saint-Tropez, and Mica Argañaraz in Ibiza. These fashion figures, each with their own aura, reflect sincere and modern beauty, in harmony with the surrounding nature and local cultures. They represent Mediterranean elegance and a sense of freedom, through both their outfits and attitudes, encouraging readers to reinterpret their relationship with fashion and the body.
Adut Akech, photographed amidst the wild and authentic landscapes of Pantelleria, symbolizes a balance between strength and serenity. Raquel Zimmermann transports us to the timeless glamour of Saint-Tropez, while Mica Argañaraz captures the vibrant, bohemian energy of Ibiza. These destinations, each iconic in their own way, serve as postcards of a Mediterranean summer, where freedom of movement and expression takes center stage.
A Sensory and Spiritual Journey
Beyond simple vacation clichés, this issue of Vogue delves into the idea of a deeper journey, rooted in the senses and imagination. The smells, colors, and Mediterranean landscapes, from crystal-clear waters to hidden coves, evoke a sense of belonging and reconnection. It’s an invitation to slow down, rediscover the beauty of simple things, like basking in the sun or feeling the salty sea breeze.
With this unique collaboration, Vogue Italia, Vogue France, and Vogue España succeed in capturing the very essence of the Mediterranean—both wild and sophisticated, ancient and modern, and above all, profoundly human. A true ode to the sea and all it represents.
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