Magazine Front Cover Analysis

 

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Language – the eye-catching colours of red and black against the white background, and the use of hyperboles also makes it stand out more, such as, ‘red-carpet glamour’ that is a statement in itself but also something that is desired, for example, something people dream of being on the red carpet. Another example of this is ‘the first lady of Bollywood speaks out’ by her being the first lady of Bollywood this makes it more appealing than just a random woman in Bollywood.

Institution – vogue magazine

Ideology - values of vogue include: fashion, glamour, wealth, designers, clothes, and models also. Vogue promotes a more classy and sophisticated image and doesn’t contain trashy stories and gossip, therefore it is not similar to other magazine found at stores, this magazine focuses more on just fashion alone. May appeal to women because of the desirable figure, in the medium long shot (waist/knees up)also the desirable looks of the woman.

Audience – people interested in fashion, clothes and designers. People who are not interested in reading about celebrities, perhaps more focused on people who can afford the clothes or people who work in fashion that may get the magazine every month so that they can keep up with what clothes are in fashion in the particular time period, the impression the magazine gives is it is aimed at the older, more sophisticated and classy woman.

Representation – the image is representing class and sophistication by focusing on the colour red. The colour red is sexy and draws your attention to the magazine cover, also the fact that the model is on a white background also adds to the classiness of the magazine. We know from our own knowledge that the photograph has been obviously airbrushed and edited but by using a skinny, pretty figure, the magazine is saying ‘you can look as good and as sexy as this.’ This alone is a point that could help sell the magazine. The colour red makes it look interesting and grabs your attention, and the white background is also eye-catching because its bright and airy.