Oprah Winfrey graces cover of British Vogue

Media icon Oprah Winfrey is the cover star of the August 2018 edition of British Vogue.

The 64-year-old talk show host has been photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for the feature for the elite fashion publication, which sees her don a custom-made gown by designer Stella McCartney

The star will be styled by Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, with hair by Nicole Mangrum and Malcolm Edwards, and make-up by Derrick Rutledge.

The 'A Wrinkle In Time' actress will also wear white-and-yellow-diamond and emerald earrings by Buccellati.

This was an incredibly regal experience. Thank you @edward_enninful and @britishvogue for making me Empress for a day. And @mertalas, @macpiggott...a dream I didn’t even know I had to be photographed by you two.

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The TV personality discuses issues of race, gender, her royal wedding appearance and her passion for politics in the rare one-on-one interview with writer Decca Aitkenhead.

In a preview of the article, Oprah admits that she made a mix-up with her Stella McCartney gown she had on order for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's nuptials on May 19.

She told Decca: "[the dress] looked white, not cream. I Googled, 'Can you wear white to a wedding? Answer: 'No, don't risk it." 

And she also spoke about The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry's empowering sermon at the ceremony.

She said: "It left me feeling that anything is possible through the power of love. Reverend Curry was right!" 

The August issue of British Vogue will be available on newsstands from Friday (06.07.18) 

Oprah Winfrey is photographed by @MertAlas and @MacPiggott for the August issue cover story. Styled by @Edward_Enninful, @oprah wears a made-to-order green jacquard gown with brooch and jewelled shoes by @Erdem. Diamond and ruby hair ornament by @binagoenkaofficial. Emerald and diamond earrings and cuffs by G by @GlennSpiroJewels. Emerald ring with diamond surround by @moussaieffjewellers. Emerald and pavé-diamond ring by @bulgariofficial. On newsstands July 6. Subscribe now at Vogue.co.uk

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