I think that I changed my mind about the product that I will research. I hope that this is not too broad but I want to do my project on the magazine Vogue. I know that it has been around for a while and I am interested to see how it has developed because it is considered a “bible” for women everywhere. Women cosult it avidly for the last fashions, colors, and beauty products. Even if a women cannot afford all the clothes and products she can at least get a glimpse into the lux lifestyle that Vogue is selling. For me, looking through Vogue is similar to playing pretend. I can look at all the exquisite fashion shoots and imagine that I am part of that glamourous world. I think that it one of the first magazines for women’s fashions and all the other magazines like Vanity Fair, Cosmo, Elle, and Jane have come from the inspiration of Vogue. I do recognize that Vogue sells a lifestyle that is selfish, materalistic, and ultimately unattainable. The issues are filled with flawless models that can make women believe that they need to change their appearance. However, what if you just treat Vogue for what it is-an illusion and then just enjoy the beautiful illusion? Lots of people complain that Vogue is not realistic but that is precisely what makes it so enjoyable. I get my fill of the ugly, the humdrum, and the prosaic. When I read Vogue I want something out of the ordinary. Something magical, beautiful, and glamourous. I am expecting to contrast and compare the earlier issues of Vogue with the present issues of Vogue and see how the products in the ads have changed overall. I hope that I can access images of earlier copies on the internet or perhaps in the library.
{November 1, 2006} Research Paper
I think your thesis is the evolution of Vogue from a magazine to a cultural symbol, or even a cultural necesstiy, depending on who you ask. This is a really cool topic idea, you should find some great stuff.
I think the argument here would be that Vogue, while trying to sell clothes and beauty products,is in reality all about giving people something to look at. They use the pictures to draw people in even when they know the products are out of their reach. People enjoy fantasizing and Vogue is the portal.
I think that your arugment involves how Vogue infleunces its readers, and how some people continue to read this “bible of fashion,” even though they know very well that they cannot afford the clothing or products in it. It has become almost a symbol of society, and people look to it for fashion inspiration.
it sounds like your argument is to just enjoy vogue as entertainment rather than something that is the truth and real. It sounds like a creative interesting project.
Vogue is such a revved up magazine, and many women depend upon what it says to try and attain some sort of identity. The magazine has a lot of different areas of exploration so it may be a lot to handle. Your argument seems to be that the magazine has grown to adapt to culteral wants, and it will be interesting to see what women want to read now opossed to back in the day.
You are going to focussing on the earlier issues of Vogue with the present issues then see how the products in the ads have changed through the time.