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| Vogue US | |
|---|---|
| Title | Vogue (United States) |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Category | Fashion, Lifestyle |
| Company | Condé Nast |
| Firstdate | 1892 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Vogue US
Vogue US is the American edition of the international Vogue magazine, published by Condé Nast Publications since 1892. The magazine is a leading voice in fashion and popular culture, known for high-profile photography, cover stars, runway reportage, and luxury advertising. Over its history it has featured models, designers, and cultural figures from the worlds of cinema, music, art, and politics, shaping aesthetic trends and public conversation in the United States and beyond.
Launched in 1892 as a weekly society magazine by Arthur H. Meyer and Arthur Baldwin Turner, the publication evolved under early editors into a monthly chronicler of style and society alongside contemporaries such as Harper's Bazaar and The New Yorker. In 1909 Condé Nast acquired the title, initiating a period of transformation marked by expanded photography and international correspondents similar to innovations at Harper's Bazaar (American magazine). Under editors like Edna Woolman Chase and later Diana Vreeland, the magazine intersected with institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and events like the Paris Haute Couture shows, amplifying designers including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and Gianni Versace. The late 20th century saw editors such as Anna Wintour elevate the title’s influence through celebrity covers featuring figures from Hollywood and Broadway, while the magazine expanded into digital platforms alongside brands like Vogue.com and multimedia projects with producers linked to The New York Times and BBC.
The title’s editorial lineage includes influential figures who shaped editorial tone and industry relationships: early leaders such as Edna Woolman Chase, mid-century tastemakers like Diana Vreeland, and late-20th/early-21st-century editors exemplified by Grace Coddington (as creative director) and Anna Wintour (as editor-in-chief). Contributors span acclaimed photographers, stylists, writers, and editors including Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Steven Meisel, Peter Lindbergh, Bruce Weber, Annie Leibovitz, Grace Coddington (styling/visual direction), journalists such as Robin Givhan and critics linked to institutions like the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Regular contributors have included models turned collaborators such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and cultural figures from Madonna to Rihanna.
The magazine's pages feature fashion editorials, cover stories, interviews, and columns showcasing work by designers like Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, and Valentino. Features often profile actors from Hollywood such as Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence, musicians like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, and public figures including Michelle Obama and Barack Obama. Recurring elements include seasonal runway coverage linked to the Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week calendars; beauty features referencing brands such as Estée Lauder and L'Oréal; and special issues like the annual September edition, which historically showcases designers, photographers, and celebrities associated with haute couture houses including Chanel and Dior. The magazine also commissions pictorials that have become cultural touchstones, produced by teams involving stylists like Carine Roitfeld and makeup artists who work with agencies such as IMG Models and The Society Management.
The publication has influenced runway success, advertising valuations, and celebrity stature: a cover appearance can boost brands like Saint Laurent or Givenchy and careers of models linked to agencies such as Elite Model Management. It has shaped discourse around aesthetics and identity through profiles of artists including Andy Warhol and photographers connected to movements in contemporary art and pop culture. Collaborations with museums—e.g., exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and partnerships with curators from institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum—have cemented its role in legitimizing fashion as cultural heritage. The magazine’s cultural reach extends to television and film portrayals such as The Devil Wears Prada, inspired by the industry milieu surrounding its editorial practices, and to philanthropic efforts in partnership with organizations like UNICEF and charities associated with public figures including Stella McCartney.
Published by Condé Nast, the magazine’s business operations intersect with advertising markets dominated by luxury conglomerates such as LVMH, Kering, and Hermès. Circulation and subscription models have evolved from newsstand sales to digital subscriptions and licensing agreements with partners like Apple and Google for digital distribution. The brand expanded into international licensing with regional editions and partnerships in markets served by groups like Hearst Communications (for other titles) and has diversified revenue through branded events, e-commerce collaborations with platforms akin to Net-a-Porter and Farfetch, and televised specials produced with studios in Los Angeles and London.
The magazine has faced criticism over representation, diversity, and editorial decisions involving cover imagery and casting, prompting public debates involving figures such as Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong'o, and activists from movements like Black Lives Matter. Past controversies have included disputes over photoshoots with artists like Gwyneth Paltrow or Kanye West, editorial decisions linked to the fashion industry’s labor practices discussed alongside reports by organizations such as Human Rights Watch, and debates about cultural appropriation and sensitivity raised in response to features referencing designers from regions including Japan, India, and Africa. Legal and commercial disputes have occasionally involved advertisers and agencies including Chanel SA and major retailers represented by trade groups such as the National Retail Federation.
Category:American fashion magazines