vogue Flashcards
Who created and published Vogue magazine?
Conde Nast
Conde Nast is a large global company that publishes a wide range of printed magazines.
In what year did Vogue magazine start?
1892
When was the American version of Vogue bought by Conde Nast?
1909
When was the UK version of Vogue launched?
1916
What type of lifestyle did Vogue provide audiences in the early 20th century?
Aspirational lifestyle
How many copies of Vogue are sold approximately each month?
200,000 copies
What is Hesmondhalgh’s idea regarding powerful companies?
They replicate successful formats to maximise profits.
What was one of the first innovations by Vogue in the 1930s?
Using colour photography
Which company purchased Conde Nast in the 60s?
Advance Publications
Who was the first black woman featured on the cover of Vogue?
A model featured in the 60s under Conde Nast’s encouragement for modernity.
What element does working with celebrities add to Vogue?
Exclusivity
Name one famous artist who has created a front cover for Vogue.
Andy Warhol or Salvador Dali
What is the purpose of the Vogue Fashion Fund?
Helping new fashion designers financially.
What does a full page advert in Vogue currently cost?
£36,000
True or False: Vogue has a strong digital media presence.
True
Who is considered essential to the success of Vogue since 1988?
Anna Wintour
Fill in the blank: Vogue often features _______ to attract a larger audience.
celebrities
What stereotype does the Cutex advert convey about women?
Women are linked to nudity and sexual appeal.
How does the Imperial Leather advert represent women?
As maternal and domestic
What historical context does Sheila Black’s article reflect?
Women gaining financial independence.
What does the representation of women in picnic articles suggest?
Women are passive and focused on leisure.
How is class represented in Vogue’s language and content?
Targeted towards middle-to-upper classes with advanced lexis.
What does the lack of diversity in model representation reflect?
Less inclusive nature of Britain in the 60s.
What is the implication of ethnic minorities being marginalized in Vogue?
Post-colonialist view of ethnicity.
