# Epic Female Fashion Covers Tao Okamodo is the First Woman in 7 Years to Appear on Vogue Nippon By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-nippon References: [suprememanagement](http://www.suprememanagement.com/being/?p=6943) & [vogue.co.jp](http://www.vogue.co.jp/news) The first Japanese woman to grace the cover of Vogue Nippon in seven years is [Tao](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muihood-tao-rice-water-essence) Okamodo, who appears in the latest issue of the fashion magazine. It is a big step forward for Vogue Nippon and it’s good to see them finally using one of their own country women as a cover model. The Tao Okamodo Vogue Nippon cover, and the spread inside the magazine, display a series of [powerful photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green) where the [Japanese model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-face-the-difference) shines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Diversity in Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion companies to promote diversity by featuring models from underrepresented communities on covers and in spreads. - **Inclusive Representation in Media:** Opportunity to showcase diverse cultures and ethnicities in fashion magazines to create a more inclusive representation in media. - **Breaking Gender Stereotypes:** Opportunity to challenge traditional gender roles by featuring women in powerful and unconventional positions on fashion magazine covers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can capitalize on promoting diversity and inclusivity in their advertising campaigns by featuring models from underrepresented communities. - **Media:** Media companies can create a more diverse representation on their platforms by featuring models from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can collaborate with fashion companies to create impactful and unconventional advertising campaigns that challenge traditional gender roles and promote inclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md) - [Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-illustrated-swimsuit-1.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman.md) - [Model Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerbomb.md) - [Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-schiffer-barbie.md) - [Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-dare-to-be-you.md) - [Modern-Day Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernday-travel.md)