Considering the fact that the fashion bible generally offers up lengthy, juicy sit-downs with their cover stars, it's a bit of a mystery as to why the reigning queen of pop chose to remain silent.
Instead of a Q&A with Bey herself, the mag's steamy photo spread was juxtaposed alongside a short essay on Mrs. Carter's career by none other than Pulitzer-winning writer Margo Jefferson.The Times reached out to Jefferson, to get some insight as to how the couture-heavy September piece came about.She said
"It was definitely posed to me as…call it a think piece if you want,"I had no contact with her camp."She's been notoriously picky about what platforms of social media she chooses to stay active on, too.