TeenVogue
Astley, A. Ed. (2013). TeenVogue. New York: CondeNast.
Plot Summary
TeenVogue is in its tenth anniversary of publication. Each issue has a similar format. There are cover stories advertised on the magazine’s cover and specially identified in the table of contents. Articles are categorized as Fashion, Beauty & Health, and Features. Each of these has their own special columns, as well as unique stories each issue. There are many advertisements for clothing and accessory companies found throughout the magazine. Some of the advertisements are featured by the magazine and include prices.
The magazine’s first pages are advertisement pages followed by the table of contents and more advertising. Then, single page articles, interviews, spotlights, bloggers, or notable fashion icons are included. Again, these are separated by regular advertisements, and those included by TeenVogue with prices. Within the last thirty pages are more substantial articles. These articles include interviews with the cover model and a particular issue affecting teens. I read about AnnaSophia Robb and telling your best friend you have stronger feelings for them, as well as Chloe Grace Moretz and bringing awareness to bullying and sexual harassment.
Critical Evaluation
I found the magazine to be rather dull. I read February and March 2013 and both had an over abundance of advertisements. Many are single or double-spread pages purchased by a fashion company. The feature articles near the back were interesting, but are nearly hidden and overwhelmed by all the fashion and advertising. Often, it seemed as if the second part of an article was missing because they were so short.
Many of the clothing and accessories are also rather expensive for most teenagers. Items were frequently over $100, an extravagance for young adults. Chloe Grace Moretz is a model for Aeropostale, one of the more affordable teenage clothing chains, and wore clothing that could be purchased for under $40, much more in line with young adults.
TeenVogue also attempts to showcase unique and individual styles, but these tend to be a little over-the-top in their uniqueness. I am no longer in the core age group TeenVogue is attracting, but I cannot imagine I would have ever been interested in this magazine even ten years ago.
Reader’s Annotation
Fashion, boys, models, new looks, it’s all here in TeenVogue!
About the Author
N/A
Genre
Young Adult Fashion Periodical
Curriculum Ties
Varies for different issues
March 2013- bullying and sexual harassment
Booktalking
New Fashions and unique fashions
Reading Level/Interest Level
RL: 5th grade and up
IL: 8th grade and up
Challenge Issues
N/A
The issues I read had nothing objectionable about them, except perhaps the overabundance of advertisements.
Others in the Series
New Issues Monthly
Why Included
TeenVogue is a popular magazine for teen girls
References
N/A
Astley, A. Ed. (2013). TeenVogue. New York: CondeNast.
Plot Summary
TeenVogue is in its tenth anniversary of publication. Each issue has a similar format. There are cover stories advertised on the magazine’s cover and specially identified in the table of contents. Articles are categorized as Fashion, Beauty & Health, and Features. Each of these has their own special columns, as well as unique stories each issue. There are many advertisements for clothing and accessory companies found throughout the magazine. Some of the advertisements are featured by the magazine and include prices.
The magazine’s first pages are advertisement pages followed by the table of contents and more advertising. Then, single page articles, interviews, spotlights, bloggers, or notable fashion icons are included. Again, these are separated by regular advertisements, and those included by TeenVogue with prices. Within the last thirty pages are more substantial articles. These articles include interviews with the cover model and a particular issue affecting teens. I read about AnnaSophia Robb and telling your best friend you have stronger feelings for them, as well as Chloe Grace Moretz and bringing awareness to bullying and sexual harassment.
Critical Evaluation
I found the magazine to be rather dull. I read February and March 2013 and both had an over abundance of advertisements. Many are single or double-spread pages purchased by a fashion company. The feature articles near the back were interesting, but are nearly hidden and overwhelmed by all the fashion and advertising. Often, it seemed as if the second part of an article was missing because they were so short.
Many of the clothing and accessories are also rather expensive for most teenagers. Items were frequently over $100, an extravagance for young adults. Chloe Grace Moretz is a model for Aeropostale, one of the more affordable teenage clothing chains, and wore clothing that could be purchased for under $40, much more in line with young adults.
TeenVogue also attempts to showcase unique and individual styles, but these tend to be a little over-the-top in their uniqueness. I am no longer in the core age group TeenVogue is attracting, but I cannot imagine I would have ever been interested in this magazine even ten years ago.
Reader’s Annotation
Fashion, boys, models, new looks, it’s all here in TeenVogue!
About the Author
N/A
Genre
Young Adult Fashion Periodical
Curriculum Ties
Varies for different issues
March 2013- bullying and sexual harassment
Booktalking
New Fashions and unique fashions
Reading Level/Interest Level
RL: 5th grade and up
IL: 8th grade and up
Challenge Issues
N/A
The issues I read had nothing objectionable about them, except perhaps the overabundance of advertisements.
Others in the Series
New Issues Monthly
Why Included
TeenVogue is a popular magazine for teen girls
References
N/A
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