The Summer 2025 cover marks the end of Ib Kamara’s editorship and the boundary-pushing creativity he brought to Dazed.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé is the final cover star for Dazed under Editor-in-Chief Ibrahim “Ib” Kamara. Photographed by Campbell Addy, the K-pop superstar poses amid a cascade of rose petals in a sheer polka-dot Saint Laurent look by Anthony Vaccarello. The image is romantic yet graphic – Rosé’s gaze soft but resolute – a visual poem that nods to her namesake flower and the global phenomenon she represents. In the accompanying Dazed Summer 2025 story, the singer reflects on “the quiet tension of chasing stillness amid the noise” of worldwide fame, a contemplative mood that Kamara amplifies through styling and set, turning the cover into a statement on finding poise in the spotlight.
This striking final cover is a fitting capstone to Kamara’s tenure, which comes to a close after four transformative years. Kamara – a celebrated stylist and the creative force at Off-White – took the helm of Dazed in 2021 and immediately signaled a new direction. His inaugural issue, Summer 2021’s “Collective Spirit”, unfurled seven unique covers shot across continents. From highlighting migrant communities in Guangzhou to youth activists in Lagos, Kamara made good on his pledge to make Dazed a truly global magazine. “I wanted to offer a global point of view,” he said of that first issue, and he delivered – opening up the publication to voices far beyond the usual fashion capitals. Under his editorship, Dazed became a platform where local subcultures and far-flung creative scenes shared the limelight with Hollywood and K-pop stars.
Insiders often describe Kamara’s aesthetic as fearless and fantastical, but always with a purpose. He wasn’t afraid to court virality – his collaborations with photographers like Rafael Pavarotti and Campbell Addy yielded unforgettable images that ricocheted across social media – yet he kept Dazed’s voice grounded. The Rosé cover, an international icon styled in cutting-edge Parisian fashion, portrayed with both spectacle and subtlety, is the finale that encapsulates Kamara’s impact on the magazine – diverse, globally minded, and unafraid to delve into deeper introspection. As one chapter closes and Dazed turns a new page (with incoming editor Ted Stansfield stepping up), Kamara’s influence endures in the bold standard he has set.
A Legacy in Covers
In retrospect, several Dazed covers from the Kamara era have come to define his editorial legacy. Below are a few standout issues – each a Kamara-era milestone – and why they mattered in the fashion conversation:
All images sourced from @ibkamara
Summer 2021 – “Collective Spirit”
Kamara’s debut issue arrived with seven covers celebrating unity and diversity. From China’s rising creative collectives to Nigeria’s new activist wave, it set the tone for a globally inclusive Dazed and announced that a new era had begun with a far-reaching vision.
Winter 2022 – “Take a Bite”
Dazed plunged teeth-first into debates on aesthetic ideals. A provocative exploration of beauty norms, this issue juxtaposed pop star Doja Cat’s bald-headed reinvention with emerging voices like Nigerian singer Tems, all anchored by actress Taylor Russell as a cover star.
Summer 2023 – “Northern Souls”
Turning the lens toward home turf, Kamara and photographer Jack Davison crafted a sun-soaked portrait of young love in northern England. The spread was dreamy and local, featuring real Northern youth in track jackets and tender poses.
Autumn 2023 – Rosalía
Riding the momentum of her groundbreaking Motomami album, Spanish singer Rosalía fronted Dazed’s “Beyond Borders” issue. Kamara styled her in surreal couture by Rafael Pavarotti’s lens, celebrating Rosalía’s fearless artistry.
Spring 2024 – Precious Lee
As part of the vibrant “Loud” issue, supermodel Precious Lee commanded one of the covers in a curve-hugging high-fashion look. By placing a proudly plus-size Black model front and center – alongside industry icons like Vittoria Ceretti and trailblazer Omahyra Mota – Kamara made a loud and clear statement on inclusivity and the shifting beauty standards in haute fashion.
Autumn 2024 – “The Impossible Issue”
In his penultimate outing, Kamara turned Dazed into a stage for the defining music acts of 2024. This issue’s covers ranged from global superstar Bad Bunny to rising British rap phenom Central Cee and alt-pop innovator Willow Smith, capturing a pop landscape where anything felt possible.
