Research 1: Fashion Magazine Vogue Front Cover Codes and Conventions

I feel that the costume used here has both classy and youthful qualities. Firstly, as it is a full legth, slimming dress it fits the target audience of AB demographic as it is classy and makes the model look very elegant, which is a convention of many high class fashion magazines. However, in contrast to this, the use of sequins and and multi colours brings youth and excitment to the costume as it is bright and exotic, which will attract a young audience. I feel that a costume with these qualities will be perfect for one of the front covers for my magazine as it merges both high class with youth, which fits perfectly with the target audience.


I also find the background very interesting as the model's dress is suitable for a catwalk/famous event. The background contrasts to the dress as it represents nature and natural beauty, which varies from sequins. This doesn't follow usual front cover magazine conventions, however I feel that it gives the message "its okay to be different," which I am considering being a message for my magazine.

Here, I like that a mutural colour has been used for the masthead as it is not a stereotypical colour to any gender. I would like to use a colour for my masthead that doesn't follow any conventions as the magazine is going to be produced for both male and females. I also like how sleek the font used is, as I feel that this implies the magazine has class, and is for a more intelligent audience.




In conclusion, after studying this magazine front cover I have decided that I would like to consider mixing both high class and young fashions together to fit the target audience. Also, I like the use of contrasting background with the costume and model, as this would link to the concept of my magazine being diversity and inspiring. I have also realised that I would like a unisex colour for my masthead, however I need to keep in mind that it suits the synergy created by the picture and front cover of my magazine.