To start off my research for my magazine brief, I sought information about the main genres used in magazines. Within magazine culture, the top genres are identified to be fashion and lifestyle, entertainment, and food.
FASHION
-The fashion and lifestyle genre of magazines in general cover specific trends that are gaining popularity and why they are gaining popularity.
-In particular, Vogue states that it “views the wider world through the lens of fashion.” In other words, how the state of the world is reflected in the world of fashion.
-Not only does the magazine’s showcase the trends, they also partake in creating trends not only in fashion but ways of life by showcasing the lifestyle of “high society” By having multiple worldwide versions of the magazine, and running since the year 1892 it is safe to say that Vogue is one the most successful examples of the fashion and lifestyle magazines.
-The main audience of this genre can be identified by those who are appreciative of style and take pride within their appearance. Since most models in this genre are women and are showcasing specific styling on those women the precise audience would be woman varying the ages of 20s-50s.
FOOD
-The food genre showcases the two sides of food culture which can be broadly defined in home cooking and restaurant culture.
- Within the home cooking side there can be recipes for certain dishes and guides to make those meals appeal to certain health aspects. The restaurant culture side of genre can showcase reviews, different dishes globally, and interviews from industry workers.
- A particular example of a magazine that suits this genre would be The Food Network.
-It has run since 1993 and takes pride in showing food culture throughout the world, over the years it has obtained multiple awards whilst appealing to those who have an interest in improving their personal cooking, has a passion for food in general, or those who actually work/worked within the food industry.
ENTERTAINMENT
-The entertainment genre for magazines acts as an informant for those who have taken an interest in pop culture.
- The genre accomplishes this by covering major celebrities and their “drama” in the film and music industry, states reviews on projects within those industries, and even includes interviews with those involved.
-A magazine that accomplishes this would be People magazine which “delivers trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human-interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture.”
-American culture is heavily tide to the creative projects that it can produce, with Tv shows, movies, songs, etc. Therefore, the people are inclined to be curious about the lives who produce these projects People magazine indulge this curiosity by providing insider information.
To conclude, I am able to make the observation of fashion, lifestyle, and food genres that can not only inform but also act as a guide for their audience by providing recipes or styling tips. This research has been helpful for my project by giving me insight into the various types of magazines and showing me what my options really are for this brief.
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