Component 1: Magazines Flashcards
(66 cards)
What year was Vogue first issued?
1892
Who bought Vogue in 1905?
American publisher Conde Nast
In what year was British Vogue launched?
1916
Who was appointed editor of British Vogue in December 2017?
Edward Enninful
What significant change did Edward Enninful bring to British Vogue?
Changes to content and representations
What was the average circulation figure for British Vogue in 2021?
191,000 issues
How many digital subscriptions does Vogue claim to have?
5.3 million
What is the target audience of Vogue?
ABC1 fashion and style conscious women
What demographic did Vogue traditionally target?
Older female audience aged 30–45
What is the primary source of revenue for Vogue?
Advertising revenue
What font has been used for the Vogue masthead since the 1950s?
Didot
What does the word ‘vogue’ mean?
Trendy or popular
What does the use of the dominant colour red on the cover suggest?
Celebration, joy, luxury, power, and strength
What is the significance of the caption ‘Survivor, Activist, Legend’ on the cover?
It anchors Malala as a Vogue role model
How does the composition of the front cover enhance Malala’s status?
Follows the principles of traditional design and the rule of thirds
What does Malala’s headscarf represent?
Her culture and religion
What major event occurred in August 2021 related to the political context of Vogue’s cover?
British and American troops were preparing to leave Afghanistan
What was the significance of featuring a Muslim woman on the cover of Vogue?
Highly unusual and challenged historical representation in mainstream magazines
Who was the first Black cover model on British Vogue?
Naomi Campbell
What does the red colour symbolize in the context of Malala’s representation?
Celebration and strength
Fill in the blank: Vogue is classed as a _______ magazine.
glossy, monthly, women’s lifestyle consumer
What rhetorical device is used in the coverline ‘LOVE AFTER LOCKDOWN’?
Alliteration
What is the role of Edward Enninful in Vogue’s editorial board?
First Black editor
What does the phrase ‘FIGHTING TALK’ on the cover signify?
Broadens appeal beyond traditional fashion readers