Vogue Magazine Review

Hello my fashionable friends,

It seems (acclaim-wise) that Vogue magazine would be the "it" magazine of today, n'est-ce pas? For example, on my last review of "X Magazine" I was faced with several disparaging comments about how I've judged X too soon to show whether it is a lasting magazine, while Vogue with (whoa), 9 issues, has already proven to be a powerhouse in the industry. But has it... really? It seems the editor-in-chief, Jelinna, has a strong pack of followers who are both loyal and biased. I, fortunately, have not hopped on that train car, and FEAR NOT, dear readers, you can always count on me for a non-biased and detailed review. As always, remember, instead of using page numbers, I use brackets, for example the cover is [1/25]. This magazine contains 25 pages.

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Graphic Design: 9/10 If anything, Vogue is most famous for it's graphics and it's graphics are probably the #1 reason why Vogue even has the following it does. My favorite graphics have to be the Spring Trends [4/25], although I must say the shading and make-up is a bit strange at parts [5/25] and [17/25] and I feel Jelinna has gotten a bit sloppy at times. Because she has already set such high standards for herself, I was expecting more consistency, which I did not see at all times. Vogue is no longer a fledgling magazine- it must bring to the table the same high standards it has set for itself consistently, in every single issue.

Fashion Editorial: 4/10 Uh... excuse me? Where is your editorial? What I find funny is that there is no theme whatsoever throughout the magazine. It's confusing and not fluid and I see what should be an article in "When I Doubt Wear Red" [8/25], yet there is nothing after it: it just switches to something the editor feels is relevant, but in reality- is really not. At all. There's not much to comment on, because, well, there's not much here at all.

Trends Shown: 8.5/10 There's quite a bit of trend shown here... But I wish there was an explanation. Nothing tells me why any of this is even popular [4-9/25]. Honestly, there's no reason why I should buy these clothes in Starplaza. Because Vogue says it's popular, without explanation? Your magazine may be distinguished, but it hasn't gotten to the point where it's a fashion Bible, like the real life Vogue. So, please, do give us some explanation.

Creativity: 2/10 The title itself is one of the least unique, creative ideas, EVER. The reason why it has taken so long to have a "Vogue" magazine on Stardoll is well, because it has been done already. In real life. Everything in this article is so... cliche. Traditionally pretty, with a already done before "Beauty" section [11-13/25]... And a biography of Lady Gaga [17-21/25], like we all don't know who she is. I tried to be kind and return points here, but there is ZERO semblance of originality and creativity... The magazine does not even aspire to. BE DARING!!! I cannot stress this enough.

Writing Style: 2/10 The only points given here are ones for having some words on the page. I did not even bother to read any articles, because there were 2 total "articles" (if even that) in this magazine: a beauty tutorial and Lady Gaga's biography, which, by the way, looks like a copy-and-pasted Wikipedia page to me. Hard hitting stuff, eh? More like a fashion catalog rather than a magazine.

How did this magazine score?

25.5 out of 50 points, at 51% or F

My Final Comments: Truthfully, graphics mean so little in the face of a magazine's value. I promise, open up any magazine from Marie Claire to (the real life) Vogue, and I GUARANTEE you will find articles that are debatable, hot button issues, that interest people. Society events, parties, interesting critiques from experts and original fashion ideas. Vogue really has nothing, besides "pretty pictures." And, even that, seem sloppier than they have been in past issues. I was expecting a higher score, but I am non-biased and will give the score I deem to be fitting. If Vogue does not change, that's fine- just do not expect me to do another review of this magazine in that case: it's not even worth my time.

What do you think TTT? Agree/disagree?

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Release: Vogue Magazine

The 9th issue of Vogue was released today which you can check out here. I think the issue is a huge step up from the last two and with a bit of tweaking the magazine can surpass the quality of it's older issues. I liked the graphics more this time around as I think the technique works a lot better than the one used in previous editions. I still think the articles need to be focused on more but overall a good quality issue which I totally recommend checking out. Expect a review next week.

Debate: Vogue Magazine, Setting Industry Trend?

Does Vogue magazine set the industry trend?

Of all the magazines today, is Vogue the best one out there today? 

GIVE US YOUR OPINION! 

Got your September Issue yet???

Everyone just knows about the important September Issue! You all saw the movie starring Anna Wintour and all the Vogue New York staff.

Then few days ago, I get mine... from Paris of course. 

On the cover this year : Charlotte Casiraghi, Caroline de Monaco's daughter.

Here are some pictures of the photoshoot by Mario Testino!

And my favorite one:

Then I still didn't finish to read it all... But I can already say that I am not disappointed. Vogue is still something very important for me, and like it says in the movie : september is the time to change our clothes!

Well, most of us aren't that rich to by an entire new closet... but I guess it's also important to everyone, to get the first day of class in a comfortable outfit that makes you even prouder of yourself and shows who you are from the beginning.

Then i just wanted to share my thoughts of country's Vogue with you. But, what about you, what do you think of Vogue Paris.

How's your Vogue?

Did you get your September Issue yet?

What do you think about the importance of September and changing your closet?

-AL

P.S. Little video of the behind the scenes of a makeup photoshoot.

The fashion detective: Smells like Vintage.

Bonjour mes lecteures!

My name is Melinda Pires. I'm 17 years old and one of the new writers for TTT! I will write about fashion as well as Stardoll modeling. I'm on my way to find out what I want to be doing after I finished school. It will definitely be art related. That's what actually inspired me for my first post. I hope you like it and I will have a great time here : ].

As we all know for a model building up her career there couldn't be anything better than gracing the cover of what?!Vogue. Of course.
 Founded in 1892[!!!], as a weekly publication, by Arthur Baldwin Turnere this magazine seemed to be promising. Lacking the addiction-factor, Grace Mirabella became the editor-in-chief in 1973. Under her the the magazine underwent editorial and stylistic changes and became a monthly publication. Nowadays we all know Anna Wintour as the editor-in-chief. She is not only famous for her cutting-edge visual sense and ability for radically revamp a magazine, but also for her practice of wearing sunglasses indoors.

So I will be leaving you guys with some Vintage Vogue covers. I love the fact that these aren't photographs! Still they look so much like a Vogue cover nowadays could look like!

1919

1927

1933

1935

 Oh! And I almost forgot that this will be the name of my segment: 'The fashion detective'. I will try to keep you updated on everything that is happening in the industy. And will also try to crack some serious cases! *Puts on her monocle*

Toodles!