Vanity Fair

by Vanity Fair

From entertainment to world affairs, business to style, design to society, iVanity Fair/i is a cultural catalyst - a magazine that provokes and drives the popular dialog. With its unique mix of stunning photography, in-depth reportage, and social commentary, iVanity Fair/i accelerates ideas and images to center stage. Each month, iVanity Fair/i is an unrivaled media event that reaches millions of modern, sophisticated consumers who create demand for your brand.

Unknown Binding

First published June 8, 2011

Reviews

[Randy Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read every issue of Vanity Fair from cover to cover. The articles are insightful and intelligent, and keep me engrossed. Even if I'm not interested in a topic initially, the writing draws me in and keeps me reading.

[Kevin Wilkinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently read the article, "Galliano in the Wilderness", which was written by Ingrid Sischy and will appear in the July 2013 issue of Vanity Fair.The article concerns John Galliano, the infamous fashion designer whose career crumpled when he was recorded making Anti-Semitic/racist comments in 2011. The article opens with the controversial statements, giving the reader the context of the scandal. In the comments, Galliano basically pledges his love for Adolf Hitler while demeaning a bystander by proclaiming that she, as a Jew, would have been gassed and exterminated. He then calls her ugly. The author then follows the infamous comments by pointing out the fact that Galliano's runways shows at Dior were the antithesis of his Anti-Semitic comments. His shows were known for highlighting the differences in our society :dwarves, transgender people, and models of all shapes, races, and ethnicities. Since anti-Semitic or racist speech is a crime in France, Galliano was charged and convicted of a crime. He was also quickly let go of his position at Dior. The article basically revolves around Galliano not only rebuilding his career, but, his life as well. Alcoholism and drug abuse are discussed heavily as causes of Galliano's self-destruction.

The author, Ingrid Sischy, uses her voice in this piece in a clever manner. She presents the information in the article in an official, journalist type of way but she also makes sure to give the script some warmth by including lines like "The first afternoon I arrived at this building, March 1, 2013, was exactly two years after Galliano had been fired from Dior. It was ghostly quiet on the street." This is a line that one might find in a novel, full of descriptive prose and characterization. This strategy makes the reader feel like the author is writing a journal or diary entry as opposed to a news article. This is an effective strategy and one that I have noticed a lot in magazine writing (Vanity Fair/W Magazine/GQ). In terms of teaching this strategy in my classroom, I would definitely emphasize sprinkling dry essay writing (which we all hate but must do!) with personal voice and perspective...it's charming to read!!!

[Pippa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Topical and lively as always.
A great read.