Alex Majoli, Photographer, New York

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This vertical monochrome magazine cover features a stark editorial photograph captured by photographer Alex Majoli in New York. The scene depicts a solitary person wearing a protective full-body hazmat suit and a gas mask, holding a spray wand while disinfecting the exterior of a storefront at night. Dramatic low-key lighting casts sharp shadows across the sidewalk and highlights the textured surfaces of the building exterior and protective gear. Bold red typography at the top reads VANITY FAIR, while secondary white text indicates the Lockdown feature and photography credits.