Despite the global media downturn, glossy fashion mags like Vogue are still doing relatively well. How have they avoided the fate of their less glamorous counterparts? By providing a “cheap treat” in lean economic times, says Roy Greenslade.
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French Vogue does blackface
What, is everybody doing it now? The latest edition of French Vogue magazine features supermodel Lara Stone in blackface. Stay tuned for next month’s spread, featuring a man in a duck suit and a guest appearance by Farnsy.
Vogue photographer Irving Penn dies
Iconic American photographer Irving Penn, who blurred the lines between commercial and art photography and was known for his minimalist style, has died aged 92. He shot over 150 covers of Vogue magazine.
Conde Nast tightens its (hand-made, designer, anaconda leather) belt
Publisher Conde Nast (GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair) is well known for its culture of extravagance and indulgence — but even Anna Wintour isn’t immune to the media downturn, and the time has come to cut some costs. Can Conde keep the class without chauffeurs and caviar?
How Anna Wintour reclaimed her crown
Notorious ice queen Vogue editor Anna Wintour has taken all the bad press about her magazine and herself and turned it on its head with the successful gamble that was documentary The September Issue, says Tina Brown.
The year’s most powerful fashion mag editors
Forbes look at this year’s power players in the fashion press for 2009, a year where The September Issue, Project Runway and America’s Next Top Model all shook up the movers and shakers.
Vogue and the chill of Wintour
Culture Mulcher reviews new film The September Issue a documentary about Vogue magazine and its notoriously icy editor, Anna Wintour.
Vogue hits the bargain bins
With consumers increasingly curbing their spending habits in the GFC, Vogue magazine is now featuring lower-priced items and a “Steal of the Month” feature.
Russians at the beach
Turbans and Miama Vice-esque blazers. Just another day a la mer according to Vogue Russia.
British Vogue editor calls for bigger models. Gawker calls BS.
British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman has garnered lots of press coverage with her recent admonishment of fashion houses for encouraging “size zero” models. But it’s just a PR stunt, says Gawker — and a lame one, at that.
Swine Flu: now in Vogue
Condé Nast employees have received a memo informing them that an “employee working on the 12th floor at 4 Times Square” — home of Vogue magazine — has tested positive for Influenza A. Will surgical masks be next season’s look?
Wintour discusses state of fashion magazines
Vogue editor Anna Wintour gives a rare interview where she hints at her future, reiterates that she will continue to promote fur and talks of her love for women in politics.
Media briefs: Quote of the month, Esquire’s e-ink edition
Quote of the month - settled already … Esquire’s 75th Anniversary “E-Ink” Cover … Brooke’s lame excuse … Pass the nachos … Wendy’s goes viral … Vogue to pod.
