On the day of the June cover shoot, Mona Tougaard—a Danish model and fashion world darling—was celebrating her 24th birthday. Having previously starred in the August 2021 issue of #VogueItalia dedicated to Naples (coinciding with Italy’s victory at the European Championship), Mona flew to Puglia—amidst the sea and olive groves of the Itria Valley—for a new story inspired by the lightness of summer. The weather, however, took an unexpected turn: “I thought I’d be in the sun and heat, but instead it was pouring rain and cold. Yet, I think the images—with such unusual light—are even more special.” It was precisely this suspended, melancholic atmosphere that made the shoot so intense. The intimate, romantic eye of @MalickBodian—shooting his first cover for #VogueItalia—combined with the styling by @TonneGood, perfectly captures Mona’s essence. “I am sentimental and deep. I’m only interested in connections and conversations that go far beneath the surface,” she tells @SofiVigano in the cover interview. Read a preview now at the link in our bio; the issue hits newsstands on May 28.

Photographer: @MalickBodian
Stylist: @TonneGood
Hair: @KarimBelghiran
Make up: @_CelineMartin_
Production: @Kitten_Production
Location: @BorgoEgnazia
Post Production: @Retouch_Retouch__

Vogue Italia Head of Editorial Content: @FranRagazzi
Global Talent Casting Director: @IMurillo
Executive Editor: @MariaElettraEsteri

Read the interview at Vogue Italia