Most Iconic Magazine CoversMarilyn Iconic Life Cover

Some magazine covers are instant hits, while others only become iconic in time, whether they feature actors, singers or models. More often than not, controversial covers become important pop culture imagery, whether they’re related to the world of fashion or not.

See the most iconic magazine covers, from Anna Wintour’s first US Vogue magazine cover to Rolling Stone covers that contributed to lasting legacies of musicians and made a real mark.

LIFE (April 1952)