Champion thoroughbred Black Caviar appears on the December issue of Vogue Australia. It is the first time in the 53-year history of the magazine that a horse has featured on the front cover.
In Vogue —
Champion thoroughbred Black Caviar appears on the December issue of Vogue Australia. It is the first time in the 53-year history of the magazine that a horse has featured on the front cover.
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The $7 million horse was photographed by Australian Benny Horne in a secret location in the Dandenong Ranges, just outside of Melbourne.
Black beauty —
The $7 million horse was photographed by Australian Benny Horne in a secret location in the Dandenong Ranges, just outside of Melbourne.
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"Her coat is this extraordinary pitch black, almost like velvet, with this handsomely structured face and that awesome rump that propels her so fast," Vogue Australia editor Edwina McCann said.
A magnificent mare —
"Her coat is this extraordinary pitch black, almost like velvet, with this handsomely structured face and that awesome rump that propels her so fast," Vogue Australia editor Edwina McCann said.
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Since demolishing the field in her first win in the 2009 Danehill Stakes, an air of mystique has followed the sprinter, who now boasts more than 22,000 Twitter followers.
World's greatest horse? —
Since demolishing the field in her first win in the 2009 Danehill Stakes, an air of mystique has followed the sprinter, who now boasts more than 22,000 Twitter followers.
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Black Caviar secured her record 22 consecutive win at Royal Ascot in July. Despite a leg injury she took the prestigious Diamond Jubilee Stakes in a nailbiting finish against France's Moonlight Cloud.
Royal reception —
Black Caviar secured her record 22 consecutive win at Royal Ascot in July. Despite a leg injury she took the prestigious Diamond Jubilee Stakes in a nailbiting finish against France's Moonlight Cloud.
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Australians have taken the mare to their hearts, with diehard fans even traveling to Britain's Royal Ascot to watch her compete.
Aussie invasion —
Australians have taken the mare to their hearts, with diehard fans even traveling to Britain's Royal Ascot to watch her compete.
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Black Caviar's owners have created a distinctive brand around the champion thoroughbred. Everything from her name to the color of her silks has been carefully aligned with "sophistication and style."
Brand caviar —
Black Caviar's owners have created a distinctive brand around the champion thoroughbred. Everything from her name to the color of her silks has been carefully aligned with "sophistication and style."
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One of Vogue Australia's most memorable front covers was the 50th anniversary edition, featuring an illustrated image of Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett.
Memorable covers —
One of Vogue Australia's most memorable front covers was the 50th anniversary edition, featuring an illustrated image of Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett.
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The magazine has tended to stay away from controversial models. One of its more unusual front covers was of pregnant Australian model Miranda Kerr, wife of Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom, in January 2011.
Pregnant pause —
The magazine has tended to stay away from controversial models. One of its more unusual front covers was of pregnant Australian model Miranda Kerr, wife of Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom, in January 2011.
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The world-renowned fashion magazine featured Princess Mary of Denmark on its cover in December 2004. The Australian met husband Prince Frederik during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Princess exclusive —
The world-renowned fashion magazine featured Princess Mary of Denmark on its cover in December 2004. The Australian met husband Prince Frederik during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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