As any of our readers will know by now, Talent Management is a big advocate of model diversity. That’s why, when we clapped eyes US Vogue’s June cover, we were happy to see a body type not often seen on a fashion magazine – athletic.

America’s Olympic hopefuls, football player Hope Solo, swimmer Ryan Lochte and tennis legend Serena Williams, are all captured mid-run in swimwear for the Olympic-themed issue, and their healthy, muscular bodies provide an inspirational change to the typically skinny models we’re used to seeing in Vogue.

Furthermore, the fact that there’s a male on the cover is also somewhat refreshing. This appears to be only the fourth time that’s ever happened on US Vogue, with previous males including Richard Gere, George Clooney and LeBron James.

But, as excited as the team at the agency are to see someone other than a high fashion model or actress cover Vogue, not everyone was impressed.

When the Fashion Spot posted a picture of the Annie Leibovitz-shot cover, it swiftly drew in some conflicting opinions in the forum.

One male commenter wrote: “OMG please no! Vogue is not Men’s Health!”, while another wrote: “I love the cover. Looks very fresh!!! It’s a nice to take a break from celebs and give the attention to athletes.”

Let Talent Management know what you think of the athletic bodies on Vogue – are they inspirational and refreshing, or inappropriate and a little wholesome for high fashion?