It's August and so far I've only the January (which I deliberated long before buying), March, and April issues for 2018. It's not only the price which put me off, but also the lifeless feel of the magazine. Yet with that said, it's not easy to miss out on US Vogue. They still manage to pull in rare exclusive interviews, with players who capture our zeitgeist. The editing of the mag as a whole is still one of the best in certain issues.
I actually have all Jan-Jun of US Elle so far, perhaps holding out a small glimmer of hope that the written content will improve.
This issue is a personal must-have for me because I feel like one day we'll look back and point to it as the start of a new era at Vogue. There's the crossover between Allure and Vogue with Priyanka Chopra which more than anything highlight the company's precarious financial situation and their 'share' approach going forward. Luraschi's edit, which to me is one of the most innovative stories I've seen them do in years. It such a gentle yet provocative fashion-centric take on the current refugee crisis sweeping across the world right now. The utility styling, the landscape, and framing of each image. Finally, something in this magazine which actually makes you reflect. We've not actually seen anyone in fashion address the issue - at least visually. Another missed opportunity for Farneti. Parr's edit, which shows a return to some humour with US Vogue's edits. For the past few years everything seemed so functional, try-hard and to the point in this magazine. This is, imo, the way forward for them. Not to blatantly copy what everyone else is doing (see the Borthwick story), but to pick from and put their own unique twist to it.
Thanks for posting, Zorka!
on his Instagram - this one, for example! - and than realize
