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Tips For Choosing Fashion Magazines
Like the women who read them, fashion magazines come
in all sizes and varieties. One size does not fit all
and the question of whether Vogue is far better than
Elle, or if W Magazine is superior to them all is highly
subjective.
Over the years fashion magazines have evolved with
the times. Editors have worked hard to establish an
audience within a very crowded but popular market. This
is of course great news for the budding and veteran
fashionistas who seem to have an almost unlimited amount
of choices on the magazine rack.
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Fashion Magazines have grown to encompass so much more than
fashion in many cases to allow publishers to broaden their appeal
to a much wider audience, while others stoically cover fashion
and fashion only.
Vogue Magazine
Undoubtedly, Vogue sets the standard by which all other fashion
magazines are based or judged. At almost one century old,
Vogue is the veteran of the genre and enjoys immense popularity
and arguably the most name recognition amongst the popular
fashion magazines. Designs in Vogue are popular established
brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Prada & Chanel. Vogue
is strictly haute couture. Famous for the large size of their
fashion spreads, the famous fall fashion issue can easily
exceed 700 pages.
Every month Vogue Magazine features articles in health, fitness,
travel, and an inside look into the home of famous celebrity
designers. Though Vogue includes these features, the magazines
strength lies primarily in the larger than life layouts with
top models and designers.
Elle Magazine
Like Vogue, Elle Magazine features high fashion but the main
focus is on designer lines more accessible and affordable
than some of the more expensive lines like Prada, or Chanel.
Elle Magazine features comprehensive and large fashion spreads
as well as expansive sections on accessories and beauty are
a mainstay in.
However, Elle Magazine has worked hard to expand its audience.
Working aggressively worked to broaden their readership by
including articles normally found in popular women's magazines
such as Cosmopolitan and Glamour. Elle, while staying true
to its fashion magazine roots is seeking to redefine the genre
by becoming a fashion magazine that also features serious
women's issues.
Harpers Bazaar
Harpers Bazaar is definitely for the true fashion enthusiast.
Collections from all the fashion capitals are featured - New
York , Milan and Paris giving its readers a broad eye view
of upcoming collections from around the globe. Issues routinely
include color themes and sizable accessory sections.
Harpers Bazaar works hard to set itself apart from the rest
of the fashion magazines. Bucking the trend to delve into
the territory of other popular women's magazines, Harpers
only features articles that are fashion related. This is evident
in its slight size as Harpers is the smallest of the magazines
in this particular genre. Harpers Bazaar is also the most
affordable of the fashion magazines at only $8 per year.
W Magazine
W Magazine has been categorized as the most artistic of the
fashion tomes. Weighty in size, W devotes a sizable amount
of pages to their fashion spreads, allowing for a more unique
and creative vision. W gives limited coverage to the older
fashion lines like Versace and the like, and looks to the
future with the hot up and coming designers like Kate Spade.
The increased popularity of celebrity weeklies is evident
in W, as a large amount of the articles are devoted to celebrities
and celebrity fashions. W has become a great blend between
a fashion magazine and a celebrity mag. It is a perfect choice
for those interested in what their favorite celebrity personalities
are wearing, what their doing, and the latest fashion trends.
Resource : Lisa James is a staff writer
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