Zara Larsson Brings Playful Pop Glam to V Magazine’s Spring 2026 Cover

Zara Larsson is clearly in her moment, and her latest V Magazine cover makes that impossible to ignore. Fronting the Spring 2026 issue (V159), the Swedish pop star leans all the way into bold, playful glamour, serving a mix of attitude, color, and nostalgia.

Shot by Zoey Grossman, the editorial doesn’t stick to one mood. Instead, it jumps between scenes that feel almost cinematic. In one frame, she’s stretched across a bright blue carpet with a vintage iPod in hand. In another, she’s perched on a pink bed, flipping through a book like it’s part of the performance. Then there’s the fiery red backdrop, where she channels full rock-girl energy.

The styling, pulled from Coach’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection and put together by Lana Jay Lackey, keeps things intentionally eclectic. Think sheer lingerie pieces layered with casual white tees, playful accessories like tiaras, and unexpected touches like bubble gum. It’s campy without trying too hard, polished without losing personality.

What makes it work is that nothing feels forced. Zara looks completely at home in every setup, like she’s just turning different sides of herself up a notch.

The timing couldn’t be sharper. With her Grammy-nominated album Midnight Sun gaining traction and her track “Stateside” with PinkPantheress climbing charts worldwide, this shoot feels less like a reinvention and more like a statement. She’s not arriving. She’s already here.