Michaela Bercu
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Covers
2
Records
Michaela Bercu's most significant achievement is being the first Israeli model to appear on the cover of American Vogue, a feat that also marked the beginning of Anna Wintour's era at the magazine. That cover, shot by Peter Lindbergh, is considered one of the most iconic in Vogue's history and paved the way for other Israeli models like Bar Refaeli and Gal Gadot. Her career has also included a role in a Coppola film and a successful pivot to technology and volunteer work, making her a trailblazer both in fashion and in her personal reinvention.
Honours & Distinctions
First Israeli model on the cover of American Vogue
Historic first for Israeli models.
First Vogue cover under Anna Wintour's editorship
Marked the beginning of a new era for the magazine.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model
Featured in the 1990 Swimsuit Issue.
Magazine Covers
American Vogue
1988-11-01
Cover model
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
1990-02-01
Swimsuit Issue
Elle
1989-01-01
Cover model
Harper's Bazaar
1989-03-01
Cover model
Records & Feats
First Israeli model on the cover of American Vogue
Bercu was the first Israeli model to appear on the cover of American Vogue, a historic first for Israeli fashion.
First Vogue cover under Anna Wintour's editorship
Her cover was the first under Anna Wintour's tenure, marking a new era for the magazine.