Vouge And The Big Issue

Question 1

Who is on the front cover of Vouge?

Answer 1

Oscar winning Italian actress Sophia Loren

Question 2

When was this issue of Vouge published ?

Answer 2

July 1965

Question 3

What’s the Vouge demographic?

Answer 3

Women- 18 to 50 year olds
A B C1
Disposable income
Inspires

Question 4

What kind of adverts are included in Vouge?

Answer 4

Stereotypically pretty blonde women,
Idealistic lifestyle,
Things to “better” life: make up, soap
Imperial Leather advert: domestic, mother and son together after his bath

Question 5

What types of language used?

Answer 5

Flowery: picnics: “simply romantic white”
Declarative: Revlon make up advert: “dip the brush in bottle”
Persuasive: Imperial Leather soap advert: “you want skin that feels soft” (sibilance)

Question 6

Which key features are prominent in the cover photo?

Answer 6

Close up of Sophia Loren, with a headscarf with jewels on, jewel earrings, glamorous make up which accentuate her eyes and lips.
Use of turquoise blue and teal.

Question 7

How often is Vouge published?

Answer 7

Published Monthly

Question 8

What’s on the cover of The Big Issue?

Answer 8

A large ‘25’ cartoon on what seems to be a scaffolding- like a billboard- light bulbs, gold, red. Under the ‘25’- “publishing revolution”
Strap line listing celebrities- range of ethnicities within Britain

Question 9

Who is The Big Issue aimed at?

Answer 9

Reformers
Socialists
C1 D E
Both genders