Research of Similar Media Products - Vogue

This Vogue front cover follows conventions of magazines. For example, the model is looking straight into camera. This represents her as powerful as the focused eye contact implies she is strong and independent, making the magazine more sophisticated. Bell Hooks would approve of this representation as she isn't represented as weak and girly. Her pose with her hands on her hips represent her again as bold and strong, yet still feminine as her costume is floral and elegant. Her make up is light and natural, as is her hair, this represents her as pure. She is placed infront of the masthead, which represents her as the most important feature. Also the font used for the masthead creates a brand identity because you associate it with Vogue, therefore it isn't an issue that the model covers it slightly. The same orange font is used repeatedly on the front cover, it works well with the green colours used on the dress and in the backgr and creates a very summery effect.

Again, this Vogue front cover has the model looking conventionally straight into camera which represents her as powerful and focused. Her make up is slightly more bold with a shimmery gold eyeshadow adding emphasis to her eyes looking into camera. Her hair is very natural, it hasn't been straightened or curled which is the look I will go for in my magazines. Her costume is also gold and it ties into the masthead and the bottom feature which are in a gold front. The gold colours work as visual signs to signify elegance and class. The models pose is confident, she has her chin lifted and her head tilted which represents her as bold. The masthead is in front of the model this time, although the thin font means you don't lose much of her face, so it doesn't really affect the cover. The text used on the cover is similar to what I wish to use, with things that are empowering and informative, rather than purely celeb gossip which isn't very sophisticated, so wouldn't fit my brief.

The model on this front cover appears to have no eye make up on at all, she is very natural looking with her hair down again not straightened or curled. This represents her as pure. She is looking into camera which suggests that although she is pure and innocent, she is still bold and powerful. The OTS as well as her facial expression with a slight eyebrow raise represents her as strong and independent. She isn't performing as a typical female with lots of make up, girly poses and pink colours, instead she is serious with minimal make up and a black outfit, meaning it is a more modern representation. The red font used for the mast head contrasts well with her black costume and the white font used at the bottom. The red is very attention grabbing and so works well in attracting an audience. The text on the cover is again informative and valuable, rather than celebrity gossip. For example, it talks about being a "wellness special" and there are also references to the "most powerful women in Britain" which represents the magazines values as being focused on depicting women as strong and independent, rather than reliant on a man or trying to impress the male gender, which is how other magazines choose to represent women.

Looking at these high fashion magazine front covers from Vogue has really helped me to develop my ideas and gain inspiration. They have made me want to focus on purity of youth, rather than girls being made up to impress boys. I want my models to look more natural as I think this is very effective on these front covers and is much more sophisticated than having models with extremely heavy makeup and perfectly placed hair.