Fashion Magazines - Vogue

VOGUE

Background Information:

The name Vogue means "style" in French. Vogue was described by book critic Caroline Webber in a December 2006 edition of The New York Times as "the world's most influential fashion magazine"

The first issue of Vogue saw the light in 1892 in America.

In 1909 the magazine was acquired by Conde Naste Publishers. The magazine’s volume became thicker and its main focus was turned on women. Naturally, the price was raised as well.

In 1916, when the First World War made it impossible to make Vogue deliveries to the Old World, the printing was started in England. This decision proved to be successful and 1920 the first issue of French Vogue was released.

In 1932 the American Vogue for the first time ever had placed a color photography on its cover (earlier it was exclusively given for drawings). Since that time the World’s best photographers - Irwin Penn and Guy Burden, Richard Avedon and Norman Parkinson, Helmut Newton and Peter Lindberg - became Vogue’s contributors. 

In 1960-s the American Vogue under the leadership of Diana Vriland had become the symbol of a new era – more creative, emancipated and sexy. 

Another important period in American Vogue history began in 1988, when Anna Wintour became its Chief Editor. Her talent, will and efficiency, reflected in The Devil Wears Prada movie, had finally turned Vogue into No.1 Fashion Magazine of the World, not just reflecting fashion trends, but effectively shaping them.

Fashion icon Anna Wintour was born in London, England, on November 3, 1949. She is the eldest daughter of Charles Wintour, the editor of the London Evening Standard newspaper. Wintour landed the editorship of American Vogue in 1988. She revived the publication and became one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry, known widely for her iconic pageboy haircut and chilly demeanour.

The Audience:

As of October 2013, the average print circulation of Vogue was 11.3 million, while the website's average monthly online audience is 1.6 million. The median reader's age is 37.9, while the gender split of the readership is 87% female and 13% male.

The Articles:

Overall Fashion Influence:

Vogue has been the fashion bible for women all over the world for years. People in the fashion industsry have gained increasing amount of attention after being featured or credited in this coveted magazine

References:

Vogue - History. 2015. Vogue - History. [ONLINE] Available at:https://condenast.ru/en/portfolio/magazines/vogue/history/. [Accessed 01 March 2015].

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Vogue Paris Inaugural issue June 15, 1920 : drawing by Helen Dryden - the Fashion Spot. 2015. Vogue Paris Inaugural issue June 15, 1920 : drawing by Helen Dryden - the Fashion Spot. [ONLINE] Available at:http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f109/vogue-paris-inaugural-issue-june-15-1920-drawing-helen-dryden-153153.html. [Accessed 01 March 2015].

In Vogue | Avenue32. 2015. In Vogue | Avenue32. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.avenue32.com/magazine/in-vogue/. [Accessed 01 March 2015]..