Edward Enninful’s Vogue cover icons ‘had to make sure things ran smoothly’ so Gigi Hadid could get back home for her beloved daughter Khai

Edward Enninful gathered 40 British Vogue cover stars to come together for his last shoot before he steps down for good.

And making sure ‘everything ran smoothly’ for each other, Edward revealed the stars made sure Gigi Hadid, 28, could rush back to her beloved daughter Khai, three, as quick as possible.

Gigi, who shares Khai with her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik, has chosen not to share photos of her face online.

Among the famous faces’ busy schedules, the icons rallied around to ensure Gigi would not be late home for her toddler. 

Explaining the shoot on Vogue, Edward wrote: ‘When 8am rolled around the models, the movie icons, the musicians, the moguls, the sporting legends and media stars began to arrive. Mother and daughter Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford carpooled.

Edward Enninful, 51, gathered 40 British Vogue cover stars to come together for his last shoot before he steps down for good

And making sure 'everything ran smoothly' for each other, Edward revealed the stars made sure Gigi Hadid, 28, could rush back to her beloved daughter Khai, three, as quick as possible

And making sure ‘everything ran smoothly’ for each other, Edward revealed the stars made sure Gigi Hadid, 28, could rush back to her beloved daughter Khai, three, as quick as possible 

‘Ditto Salma Hayek Pinault and Linda Evangelista, given Salma stayed at Linda’s house the night before.

‘Dua Lipa and Miley Cyrus squeaked in by the skin of their popstar schedules. And everyone made sure things ran smoothly so Gigi Hadid could make it home on time to her toddler.’

Victoria Beckham was among 40 legendary stars that came together to shoot for Edward’s final edition.

Edward, the first male and first black editor of the publication, announced in June that he would be stepping down to take on a new global role at publisher Conde Nast. 

He ensured his final cover would one to remember, gathering the likes of Kate Moss, Salma Hayek, Oprah and Miley Cyrus in one room to pose for the snap. 

Revealing how he came to choosing the icons, Edward penned: ‘When it came to my last issue, I knew the cover would be dedicated to women. Of course! 

‘It was clear to all of us on the team that no one woman could or should encapsulate these past few years for the magazine. What we needed was a group, to lean into the power of the collective to bring to life what I hope has been a daring, disruptive and evolutionary period in Vogue’s history.’

After sending out requests to his 40 cover stars, Edward confessed he held his breath hoping they’d agree, before the celebrities flew in from London, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles and beyond to arrive in December for the New York-based shoot. 

Gigi, who shares Khai with her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik , has chosen not to share photos of her face online (pictured in 2022)

Gigi, who shares Khai with her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik , has chosen not to share photos of her face online (pictured in 2022)

Among the famous faces' busy schedules, the icons rallied around to ensure Gigi would not be late home for her toddler (Gigi pictured with Khai in 2021)

Among the famous faces’ busy schedules, the icons rallied around to ensure Gigi would not be late home for her toddler (Gigi pictured with Khai in 2021)

Explaining the shoot, Edward wrote: 'Everyone made sure things ran smoothly so Gigi Hadid could make it home on time to her toddler' (Gigi and Edward pictured)

Explaining the shoot, Edward wrote: ‘Everyone made sure things ran smoothly so Gigi Hadid could make it home on time to her toddler’ (Gigi and Edward pictured)

Edward concluded: ‘So here it is: my 76th and final edition of Vogue, six and a half years and 153 cover stars later, including the 40 legendary women who feature on this cover. It’s been an extraordinary ride and an absolute honour. 

‘As I step into my new role, as Condé Nast’s global creative and cultural advisor for Vogue, I’m determined to keep championing the incredible array of voices in fashion and media, and ensure we keep the energy explosion of the last few years going. 

‘We always say it, because it always needs to be said: “there is a great deal yet to be done.”‘

The March issue of British Vogue is available via digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday 13 February

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