This article traditionally features the work of a new designer. This month, the designer is Isabel Toledo. Isabel Toledo designs plus-size clothing for curvier women; being born in Cuba, these are the women she is the most familiar with. Fashion typically dictates that clothing will look the best on you if you're a twig. Toledo's goal is to defy this stereotype; she wants women with curves to feel confident and always look amazing.
This article also means the end of my coverage of the issue. Until next month, readers. However, keep in mind that I will be posting throughout the next few weeks before the next issue. I won't be gone for too long. As for Vogue, we will see you in May.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
The Shape Issue 2014: Short Notice
"You can talk about sports in a boardroom--if you talk about fashion, it takes on a stigma. It's an insidious form of misogyny." - Audrey Gelman
This article, written by Lynn Yaeger, focuses on the 26-year-old politician Audrey Gelman. Audrey Gelman did work for Hillary Clinton back when she was running for president and she most recently acted as spokesperson for Scott Stringer during his NYC comptroller campaign, leaving her with quite the resume.
The thing that makes her so unique in comparison with other politicians is not only her young age or her tiny physique (she is a size 0 and 5 feet tall, but the fact that she has a passionate interest in fashion. She is the only female politician who can be found at a political boardroom meeting, and then later be sitting front row at a Chanel fashion show. She is living proof that this generation does not entirely live up to its lazy and self-absorbed stigma. She is a hardworking young woman who is done dreaming; she has already made her dreams come true.
This article, written by Lynn Yaeger, focuses on the 26-year-old politician Audrey Gelman. Audrey Gelman did work for Hillary Clinton back when she was running for president and she most recently acted as spokesperson for Scott Stringer during his NYC comptroller campaign, leaving her with quite the resume.
The thing that makes her so unique in comparison with other politicians is not only her young age or her tiny physique (she is a size 0 and 5 feet tall, but the fact that she has a passionate interest in fashion. She is the only female politician who can be found at a political boardroom meeting, and then later be sitting front row at a Chanel fashion show. She is living proof that this generation does not entirely live up to its lazy and self-absorbed stigma. She is a hardworking young woman who is done dreaming; she has already made her dreams come true.
The Shape Issue 2014: Mindy Over Matter
Fashion icon, writer, producer, comedienne, and one of my personal favorite women on television takes shape as Mindy Kaling. Kaling is a veteran of The Office, a writer for television and her very own memoir, a talented actress, and "the first Indian-American to have her own network show."
Kaling has been making me laugh since I was 12, and she has only made me laugh harder and harder every year since. Compared to classic stylish comediennes Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett, Kaling has a kind of natural charisma about her that is nearly impossible to find in television, or just in people in general. Kaling relates the to idea of shape because she is constantly making fun of her own weight. A size 10, she is not overweight. However, that is simply not the case when it comes to Hollywood. Kaling has an ability to laugh at herself that most people covet. She is creating a spot for herself in our world as this hilariously charming public figure--a lovably funny woman, which is something America hasn't seen in a very long time.
Kaling has been making me laugh since I was 12, and she has only made me laugh harder and harder every year since. Compared to classic stylish comediennes Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett, Kaling has a kind of natural charisma about her that is nearly impossible to find in television, or just in people in general. Kaling relates the to idea of shape because she is constantly making fun of her own weight. A size 10, she is not overweight. However, that is simply not the case when it comes to Hollywood. Kaling has an ability to laugh at herself that most people covet. She is creating a spot for herself in our world as this hilariously charming public figure--a lovably funny woman, which is something America hasn't seen in a very long time.
The Shape Issue 2014: Keeping Up With Kimye
I tried. I really tried to review this article without bias that the media provides me about Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. I read Anna Wintour's letter, which gave me a sense of hope for the article. However, I just can't take this seriously. I can't read an article about a "cultural phenomenon" (yes, that is Kim's title as provided by the article) and a man who apparently films his infant daughter moving around and then actually spends time editing it to make it look as if she is break-dancing. I believe the intentions of Vogue in their choosing of Kim and Kanye for the cover were good, but it just simply did not carry out as they planned. I don't think Kim and Kanye should be in this issue.
Friday, April 4, 2014
The Shape Issue 2014: Our Bodies, Ourselves
It's that time of the month...the Vogue fashion spread for the month of April. The concept for this month is: "Our Bodies, Ourselves." This concept addresses how discomforting and cruel fashion can be to women. As the old saying goes, "pain is beauty," and boy do us females know it.
For April, Vogue dictates that we momentarily disregard that aspect of fashion and relax. The bold phrases on this page include: "letting down its hair," "a few deep breaths of April air," "easier, looser silhouettes," "at-ease pieces," and "a softer kind of sophistication." This suggests that the lines for this month are going to be loose, breezy, and comfortable. Fashion is not used to taking this form, but it is a relief for women everywhere. Vogue requests that we do one thing this month: love our bodies, and furthermore, love ourselves. Embrace your own beauty and let your clothing do the talking.
For April, Vogue dictates that we momentarily disregard that aspect of fashion and relax. The bold phrases on this page include: "letting down its hair," "a few deep breaths of April air," "easier, looser silhouettes," "at-ease pieces," and "a softer kind of sophistication." This suggests that the lines for this month are going to be loose, breezy, and comfortable. Fashion is not used to taking this form, but it is a relief for women everywhere. Vogue requests that we do one thing this month: love our bodies, and furthermore, love ourselves. Embrace your own beauty and let your clothing do the talking.
The Shape Issue 2014: People Are Talking About Books
This article, written by Megan O'Grady, covers novelists that are "[reinventing] the fairytale." Although the stories aren't entirely new, they are a hilarious twist on tales as old as time.
O'Grady name-drops the following: The Crane Wife (a novel suggesting that happiness itself is the new happily ever after), Boy, Snow, Bird (a hilarious rendition on the "evil stepmother"), and All the Birds, Singing (a combination of the story of Little Bo Peep and Hansel and Gretel), and many more. Nostalgic and hilarious, these novels are promised to be worth our while.
O'Grady name-drops the following: The Crane Wife (a novel suggesting that happiness itself is the new happily ever after), Boy, Snow, Bird (a hilarious rendition on the "evil stepmother"), and All the Birds, Singing (a combination of the story of Little Bo Peep and Hansel and Gretel), and many more. Nostalgic and hilarious, these novels are promised to be worth our while.
The Shape Issue 2014: Dream Street
"I don't care about looking beautiful. Make me look weird; exaggerate me." - Tahliah Barnett (FKA Twigs)
Great Britain's strangest and most intriguing artist is slowly making her way to the US to hypnotize us with her beautiful voice and interesting music. Tahliah Barnett, living under the stage name FKA Twigs, has been compared to the artist Aaliyah for her gorgeous voice and "category-shattering" nature. I just listened to the two songs that writer of the article Thomas Gebremedhin mentioned ("Papi Pacify" and "Ultraviolet") and I definitely think they earn the right to be called hypnotic. Check her out.
Great Britain's strangest and most intriguing artist is slowly making her way to the US to hypnotize us with her beautiful voice and interesting music. Tahliah Barnett, living under the stage name FKA Twigs, has been compared to the artist Aaliyah for her gorgeous voice and "category-shattering" nature. I just listened to the two songs that writer of the article Thomas Gebremedhin mentioned ("Papi Pacify" and "Ultraviolet") and I definitely think they earn the right to be called hypnotic. Check her out.
The Shape Issue 2014: People Are Talking About Colin Jost
Last month you may recall my post about Seth Meyers. Famously known for being on SNL, he is now going to be launching his very own show. It is obvious someone has to take his place on SNL, and the person for that job is Colin Jost. Head writer for the show, he will now become an anchor. I'm anxious to see how this plays out. Being an SNL anchor is one of the toughest jobs on television, because you have to be perfectly hilarious. Watch out for Colin Jost on the show, and feel free to leave a comment with your opinion on his performance; I'm anxious to hear your reviews.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
The Shape Issue 2014: The Great Cover-Up
Hearing about sun damage isn't anything new. Every single summer for as long as I can remember, I am given some form of lecture on the importance of sunscreen and the damage of being in the sun unprotected for too long. Most magazines would pick a spring issue to start bringing up this year's sun damage lecture, but this year Vogue chose to lightly touch the topic and instead focus on the fashion side of protecting yourself from the sun.
After a brief summary on the importance of proper skin-to-sun care, Vogue took the article in an entirely different direction: long-sleeved swimsuits, sunless self-tanners, and large sunglasses. All are still protecting you from the sun, but in a fashionable manner.
After a brief summary on the importance of proper skin-to-sun care, Vogue took the article in an entirely different direction: long-sleeved swimsuits, sunless self-tanners, and large sunglasses. All are still protecting you from the sun, but in a fashionable manner.
The Shape Issue 2014: The Politics of Polish
Much like Sandra Ballentine, author of the Vogue Beauty article about gel nail polish in this April issue, I am absolutely religious about my weekly (sometimes biweekly) manicures. I haven't gone longer than a week without one since Pink was putting out her very first album. However, I have never gotten anything more than a pedicure done at a nail salon. I pride myself in the natural strength and length of my nails and I would never let anyone else touch them. According to this article, that is a very good thing.
A couple years ago, I noticed friends and family were starting to talk about a brand new nail phenomenon called "gel." Acrylics had become notoriously known for nail damage and women were beginning to look for an alternative. Enter gel-polish, which claims to last like acrylic but look and feel as natural as the real thing--not to mention how good it is for the health of your nails. I remember having a slight desire to try the gel out, but decided against it--I've always had naturally healthy and strong nails; why let a good thing go to waste? Turns out I chose wisely.
Dermatologists have been dissecting the fad and found that, although it is a slight improvement from the evil acrylics, gel-polish is not at all damage-free. Manhattan dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner, M.D. found that gel polish can lead to nail thinning, splitting, and even fungus. The gel causes the nail to lift from the nail bed, causing a moist new foundation for fungus to form. Disgusting enough?
If it is not taken off carefully, gel-polish can be as damaging as acrylics in the way that it peels off layers of your nail with it. It also can cause wrinkles around your cuticles, which are described to resemble "fine lines around a smoker's mouth" by dermatologist Tabasum Mir, M.D.
Much to my advantage, Jin Soon Choi stated that many women are going back to an "old-school" nail, consisting of a long, rounded shape with a natural or beige coloring. What are the odds that my nails are beige and rounded as I'm typing this? I think I'm a little ahead of the game here.
A couple years ago, I noticed friends and family were starting to talk about a brand new nail phenomenon called "gel." Acrylics had become notoriously known for nail damage and women were beginning to look for an alternative. Enter gel-polish, which claims to last like acrylic but look and feel as natural as the real thing--not to mention how good it is for the health of your nails. I remember having a slight desire to try the gel out, but decided against it--I've always had naturally healthy and strong nails; why let a good thing go to waste? Turns out I chose wisely.
Dermatologists have been dissecting the fad and found that, although it is a slight improvement from the evil acrylics, gel-polish is not at all damage-free. Manhattan dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner, M.D. found that gel polish can lead to nail thinning, splitting, and even fungus. The gel causes the nail to lift from the nail bed, causing a moist new foundation for fungus to form. Disgusting enough?
If it is not taken off carefully, gel-polish can be as damaging as acrylics in the way that it peels off layers of your nail with it. It also can cause wrinkles around your cuticles, which are described to resemble "fine lines around a smoker's mouth" by dermatologist Tabasum Mir, M.D.
Much to my advantage, Jin Soon Choi stated that many women are going back to an "old-school" nail, consisting of a long, rounded shape with a natural or beige coloring. What are the odds that my nails are beige and rounded as I'm typing this? I think I'm a little ahead of the game here.
The Shape Issue 2014: Pattern Perfect
This View article for the issue is all about the patterns in Carolina Herrera's spring collection. Known for her playful yet comfortable designs, Herrera is putting a little bit of her own life into her patterns this spring. These include little cartoon drawings of her dog and lighthearted floral patterns. It's almost as if she wants to bring out her buyers' inner-child. Here's a little look at a Carolina Herrera spring.
The Shape Issue 2014: Gym Dandy
In this April issue of Vogue, Emily Holt teaches her readers about the transformation of the workout ensemble. Brands such as Nike and Athleta are working to make sports/workout clothing more fashionably acceptable and "cute."
Most people may read this article and think, "What's the point?" Let's face it: no one exactly goes to the gym wearing their Sunday best. However, many women believe that feeling like you look good at the gym motivates you to work harder. It may be argued that looking bad motivates you to look better, but to each his own. I think these companies have a good idea at their feet. Which do you think is better, looking great at the gym, or going to the gym in ratty old clothing? Feel free to leave a comment with your own response.
Most people may read this article and think, "What's the point?" Let's face it: no one exactly goes to the gym wearing their Sunday best. However, many women believe that feeling like you look good at the gym motivates you to work harder. It may be argued that looking bad motivates you to look better, but to each his own. I think these companies have a good idea at their feet. Which do you think is better, looking great at the gym, or going to the gym in ratty old clothing? Feel free to leave a comment with your own response.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The Shape Issue 2014: Heavy Duty
This article is a little all over the place. It covers handbags, but never really lands on a topic. Written by Lynn Yaeger, the article starts with describing a particularly heavy Givenchy Nightingale, but then just turns into a list of handbags and the different weights they have.
At one point in this confusing article, Yaeger quotes the Roger Vivier creative director Bruno Frisoni when he states that "you want [a handbag] to have some weight--just not a heavy weight." If anything, Yaeger should have elaborated on this and built it into a story. She also brings up Coach's creative director Stuart Vevers' desire to make handbags lighter. She should have interviewed a few more people on this topic and formed some sort of opinion, or at least left all the facts out there. This article is just too thrown together.
At one point in this confusing article, Yaeger quotes the Roger Vivier creative director Bruno Frisoni when he states that "you want [a handbag] to have some weight--just not a heavy weight." If anything, Yaeger should have elaborated on this and built it into a story. She also brings up Coach's creative director Stuart Vevers' desire to make handbags lighter. She should have interviewed a few more people on this topic and formed some sort of opinion, or at least left all the facts out there. This article is just too thrown together.
The Shape Issue 2014: Shape Shifting
Watch this spring as pants take on a new shape. The skinny jean has been the go-to pant for women for many years now, but not all of us have been satisfied with them. What about the curvier girls? No matter the size, there simply are no curvy-friendly skinny jeans out there. Enter wide legged trousers.
They showed up on Marni and Derek Lam runways, changing things up for the spring/summer season. Speaking to all the curvy girls out there, know that I understand you completely and you really should look into these.
They showed up on Marni and Derek Lam runways, changing things up for the spring/summer season. Speaking to all the curvy girls out there, know that I understand you completely and you really should look into these.
The Shape Issue 2014: Street Styling
The last Flash article features the widely recognized rapper, A$AP Rocky. One of my favorite things about Vogue is when they relate public figures such as rappers, singers, or politicians to their love for fashion. It really humbles the person and shows their inner diversity.
Other than the fact that he is dating my favorite Victoria Secret model Chanel Iman, I had no idea Rocky had any interest in fashion. Apparently he has been looking up to designers since he was a teenager, and now that he is so important in the music world, he has immediate access to these designers. It's actually a very touching yet brief article. Do you think she calls him A$AP?
Other than the fact that he is dating my favorite Victoria Secret model Chanel Iman, I had no idea Rocky had any interest in fashion. Apparently he has been looking up to designers since he was a teenager, and now that he is so important in the music world, he has immediate access to these designers. It's actually a very touching yet brief article. Do you think she calls him A$AP?
The Shape Issue 2014: Gstaad
I think I figured out the reason that Vogue isn't as popular of a magazine as it used to be. People of today like to be included in everything; they don't like secrets, they don't like mystery, and they sure as hell don't like the idea of having to really work hard and push for something. This magazine contains all of the above. That doesn't make it bad; it's the most exclusive and sophisticated magazine in the nation. Its purpose is to be sought after. The world today just doesn't consist of enough seekers at the moment.
A Flash article in this issue that struck my interest is about a small village in Switzerland called Gstaad. Artist Olympia Scarry and her boyfriend Neville Wakefield transformed the ski village into an art-centered hangout for A-listers to spend their time. It's filled with artwork, food, parties, and interesting displays such as igloos. It's an innovative getaway for exclusives.
Articles like these are part of the reason Vogue's reign has diminished a bit. Most people of today don't have the means or status to go away to the Swiss alpine village of Gstaad, so it is unlikely that they want to read about it. But good for Vogue for writing about it anyway.
Vogue has been known for its utter sophistication for 122 years based on articles just like these. Vogue tells us what's in and what's out. It tells us where to go, what to do, who to wear, and how to look. This is a magazine for the fashionably aware, and furthermore, for the dreamers. This article is for the dreamers. No matter how limited they may be these days, this magazine has always and will always belong to the dreamers.
A Flash article in this issue that struck my interest is about a small village in Switzerland called Gstaad. Artist Olympia Scarry and her boyfriend Neville Wakefield transformed the ski village into an art-centered hangout for A-listers to spend their time. It's filled with artwork, food, parties, and interesting displays such as igloos. It's an innovative getaway for exclusives.
Articles like these are part of the reason Vogue's reign has diminished a bit. Most people of today don't have the means or status to go away to the Swiss alpine village of Gstaad, so it is unlikely that they want to read about it. But good for Vogue for writing about it anyway.
Vogue has been known for its utter sophistication for 122 years based on articles just like these. Vogue tells us what's in and what's out. It tells us where to go, what to do, who to wear, and how to look. This is a magazine for the fashionably aware, and furthermore, for the dreamers. This article is for the dreamers. No matter how limited they may be these days, this magazine has always and will always belong to the dreamers.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
The Shape Issue 2014: Australia
The Back Home article for this issue talks about the great land of Australia. I have been wanting to visit Australia since I was in middle school, so this article was a nice refresher of what a beautiful land it truly is. Author Yasmin Sewell provides a list of specific places to visit when you find yourself in Australia. Not a likely situation at this time in my life, but a nice point for my hopeful future.
The Shape Issue 2014: Life Lessons
Under the category nostalgia lies an article written by Janine di Giovanni about celebrated journalist Dorothy Thompson. A woman of the 50's, she was one of the only female journalists in her time, and she did everything she could to excel at her job. She shaped the future for women in the communications field; she is a major reason that there are female journalists today at all.
This article also playfully touches on the fact that Dorothy Thompson, a size 20, was insecure about her size and age. Having much respect for her then and now, 50's Vogue took Thompson to Bergdorf Goodman and helped her pick out articles of clothing that made her feel beautiful. This little aside shows that no matter how significantly powerful and culture-shaping a woman can be, she still has womanly insecurities.
As women, our insecurities are both a weakness and a strength. They turn us against ourselves, but they unite us with our fellow women as we help to make each other feel more confident. Even the strongest woman in the world has a bad hair day. This article helps women living in the competitive world of today feel a little better about the things we hate about ourselves; it brings us back down to earth a little.
Side note: When I first began reading the article and I read that Thompson was a size 20, I was imagining a huge woman. Later, di Giovanni revealed that in the 50's, a size 12 was considered slim. I almost fainted when I read these words. These days, if you're a size 4 you are considered curvy or thick. It's so strange to think of a time where a 12 was tiny...
The Shape Issue 2014: Madame Ambassador
This issue's Lives article, titled "Madame Ambassador," is about the American ambassador to Libya, Deborah Jones. This article caused me to be able to see into the life of a female ambassador, which isn't a life I have ever even heard of before.
Everyone has heard the word ambassador before, and most have a vague idea of what this means, but I think it's safe to assume that very few actually know the duties of an ambassador. I, for one, did not. In fact, I'm still not entirely clear.
This article makes it known that the life of an ambassador is a very dedicated and dramatic one. Jones is married to her job and she enjoys it very much. She has a constant threat of her own life, and has had a few "close calls" in her career. Somehow, the word "ambassador" never really struck me as dangerous. This article helped me to further understand the kind of life this person leads.
Things I Would Have Done Differently:
I would have talked more about what Jones does in her job. Obviously a large amount of her duties are classified, but even a vague description would have been helpful.
Everyone has heard the word ambassador before, and most have a vague idea of what this means, but I think it's safe to assume that very few actually know the duties of an ambassador. I, for one, did not. In fact, I'm still not entirely clear.
This article makes it known that the life of an ambassador is a very dedicated and dramatic one. Jones is married to her job and she enjoys it very much. She has a constant threat of her own life, and has had a few "close calls" in her career. Somehow, the word "ambassador" never really struck me as dangerous. This article helped me to further understand the kind of life this person leads.
Things I Would Have Done Differently:
I would have talked more about what Jones does in her job. Obviously a large amount of her duties are classified, but even a vague description would have been helpful.
The Shape Issue 2014: Late Or Never?
The Shape Issue's Up Front article, written by SNL writer and Vogue theater critic Adam Green, covers the idea of something that cripples many Americans at least once in his life: procrastination.
How does this relate to shaping society? Adam Green is slowly but surely changing his reputation as procrastinator and he is sharing it with his readers, helping to shape their lives for the better along with him. Let's face it: procrastination is a huge problem in our society. Everyone has some form of procrastination. This article really hit home with me because I have recently overcome my procrastination. In his article, Green quotes psychotherapist Mark McGuinness, an expert on procrastination, in saying that the best ways to conquer procrastination are "freeing your mind by keeping a to-do list, establishing a routine for work, and building walls around your [task] to protect it from the vicissitudes of daily life." As little as these things may seem, they really do work. I have been applying them to my schoolwork. I went from a C-average student to a straight-A student seemingly overnight.
Green provides the reader with ideas on overcoming procrastination, instances in his own life where these ideas worked, and even an app called Things that helps you maintain organization in your life. This article is a very positive and exciting way to kick off the issue.
How does this relate to shaping society? Adam Green is slowly but surely changing his reputation as procrastinator and he is sharing it with his readers, helping to shape their lives for the better along with him. Let's face it: procrastination is a huge problem in our society. Everyone has some form of procrastination. This article really hit home with me because I have recently overcome my procrastination. In his article, Green quotes psychotherapist Mark McGuinness, an expert on procrastination, in saying that the best ways to conquer procrastination are "freeing your mind by keeping a to-do list, establishing a routine for work, and building walls around your [task] to protect it from the vicissitudes of daily life." As little as these things may seem, they really do work. I have been applying them to my schoolwork. I went from a C-average student to a straight-A student seemingly overnight.
Green provides the reader with ideas on overcoming procrastination, instances in his own life where these ideas worked, and even an app called Things that helps you maintain organization in your life. This article is a very positive and exciting way to kick off the issue.
The Shape Issue 2014: Letter From The Editor
In her letter, Anna Wintour somehow mollified my confusion and worry for the magazine. She starts it off by explaining that she understands how controversial this cover is going to be. I like that she came right out and said it; she didn't treat it as if it was no big deal. Kim and Kanye being on the cover of anything that isn't a tabloid is a monumental deal, and I'm glad Wintour addressed it.
This issue is traditionally the Shape Issue. It is the issue that focuses on people who help to shape our world; people who do things differently first for the rest of us. After reading this letter, I realized that although Kim and Kanye are difficult to respect and take seriously, they do shape our world an awful lot. Their child, relationship, and wedding has a huge impact on society; it is talked about all over the world...or at least, my world.
When I first heard that Kim and Kanye were going to be on the cover (because you better believe it was talked about long before it came out), I thought Vogue was only doing that to save themselves. Unfortunately, Vogue isn't that popular of a magazine, simply because it only appeals to a small audience (fashionable women). I thought maybe Vogue was making an attempt to regain popularity by putting the world's biggest controversy on the cover. It made sense to me. However, after reading Wintour's letter, I understand her point completely. Whether you love them or hate them, you cannot deny the fact that Kim and Kanye are shapers. Everyone wants to know what the latest is in their lives, whether you want to support them or make fun of them in greater detail. The issue is going to be talked about, and it is going to be read.
This issue is traditionally the Shape Issue. It is the issue that focuses on people who help to shape our world; people who do things differently first for the rest of us. After reading this letter, I realized that although Kim and Kanye are difficult to respect and take seriously, they do shape our world an awful lot. Their child, relationship, and wedding has a huge impact on society; it is talked about all over the world...or at least, my world.
When I first heard that Kim and Kanye were going to be on the cover (because you better believe it was talked about long before it came out), I thought Vogue was only doing that to save themselves. Unfortunately, Vogue isn't that popular of a magazine, simply because it only appeals to a small audience (fashionable women). I thought maybe Vogue was making an attempt to regain popularity by putting the world's biggest controversy on the cover. It made sense to me. However, after reading Wintour's letter, I understand her point completely. Whether you love them or hate them, you cannot deny the fact that Kim and Kanye are shapers. Everyone wants to know what the latest is in their lives, whether you want to support them or make fun of them in greater detail. The issue is going to be talked about, and it is going to be read.
The Shape Issue 2014: The Cover Page
Without reading a page of this Shape issue of Vogue and judging it solely by its cover, I'm not exactly thrilled.
I'm not a fan of Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, or Kimye at all. Traditionally at Vogue, when a male is put on the cover, he is accompanying the female. In this case, Kanye would be accompanying Kim. I just don't see Kim as a fit candidate to represent an edition of Vogue. She is respected by few and she contributes basically nothing to the world. However, I trust Vogue, and I trust Ms. Wintour. It's just that at a first glance, it is difficult to see what shaping (besides her butt) Kim could possibly have to bring to the table.
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