Flipping through the pages of fashion
Magazines are the most widespread publications in the industry of fashion. Fashion magazines have invaded stores, homes, salons, spas, doctor’s offices, supermarkets and practically any place that a woman (or man) may frequent. Indeed, fashion magazines have been considered sacred by many women in every generation and by many men in this generation! Fashionistas have worshiped the glossy pages that bless readers with golden advice about fashion trends, lifestyle, glamour, gossip and other important or trivial areas of life! Even the most anti-fashion gal in the room has been guilty of leafing through the pages of at least one fashion magazine. Here, we name and celebrate the best and most reliable fashion magazines today.
Vogue
1892 was the year that Arthur Baldwin Turnure founded this fashion magazine. When he started the publication, he probably did not foresee its future of becoming one of the giant fashion magazines worldwide. This is exactly what happened when Conde Nast took over the publication when he passed away. Since then, the magazine has been hailed by worshippers in different countries all over the world—from China and India to Germany and Greece.
The fashion magazine also helps support upcoming fashion designers. The publication itself also tackles issues in culture, politics and such. The hit novel and movie The Devil Wears Prada was actually based on the real life of author Lauren Weisberger during her short stint as an assistant to Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Cosmopolitan
Reese Witherspoon’s character is referred to it as “the Bible” in the film Legally Blonde, and for the most part, the description is actually accurate in real life. Believe it or not, Cosmo did not start out as a fashion magazine that features barely-clothed gorgeous men and raunchy articles. The magazine actually started out as a family publication, one that has a special section for women—discussing more traditional female issues such as cooking, child care and a little bit of fashion.
The magazine then evolved into a literary resource that featured fictional works from some of the most notable authors of the time—such as Rudyard Kipling and H.G. Wells. It wasn’t until the arrival of Helen Gurley Brown that the magazine gained infamy and success for tackling issues like pre-marital sex and featuring racy photos of both males and females. It’s quite true that the magazine has garnered its share of controversy but no one can deny that it has made a great impact in the industry of fashion, as well as women’s lifestyle in general.
Other good reads
InStyle and Allure are other must-reads for the woman who are interested in the latest fashion trends. InStyle is known for exploring the more intimate side of public and famous figures like actresses, musicians, models, politicians and the like. Allure concentrates more on finding and recommending the best beauty products for the reader.
The fashion industry is certainly a world that thrives on constant renewal and change. Trends are constantly coming and going, the concept of beauty is regularly changing and new issues and concepts are being born every minute. These magazines can keep you updated about these changes. To learn more about fashion, styles and beauty products, you can visit the site http://www.styleflair.com.
