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57-480: Geffen founded the company in 1982, having recruited Eric Eisner as president, and distributed its films through Warner Bros. Geffen was operated as a division of Warner Bros. As a result, following the company's shutdown in 1998, Warner Bros. now owns the company's library, with the exception of the 1996 Mike Judge comedy Beavis and Butt-Head Do America , which is owned by Paramount Pictures , via MTV Entertainment Studios . In 1990, The Geffen Film Company

114-429: A campaign to promote diversity in fashion. In 2009, the feature-length documentary The September Issue was released; it was an inside view of the production of the record-breaking September 2007 issue of U.S. Vogue , directed by R. J. Cutler . The film was shot over eight months as Wintour prepared the issue, and included testy exchanges between Wintour and her creative director Grace Coddington . The issue became

171-425: A longtime storyteller at Vogue and it's just another format for telling stories—as at Vogue, we love to tell the story of style, fashion, and what is absolutely a part of the culture at the moment", hence why the magazine has decided to create podcasts. The app was introduced on April 26, 2016, as a way for the magazine to become more mobile friendly. The Vogue app displays content on mobile devices and gives people

228-463: A magazine—to shake things up. Although she has had a strong impact on the magazine, Wintour has been pinned as being cold and difficult to work with. The most recent change in Vogue magazine is the return of Raul Martinez as global creative editor. As the creative director, he will report to Wintour and will oversee the direction for the magazine globally and its visual approach. With both personalities,

285-541: A number of songs that were recorded by various artists in the 1960s, including "No Sun Today" ( Buffalo Springfield ), "Emily's Illness" ( Nora Guthrie ), and "Too Young to Be One" ( The Turtles ). He received his B.A. from Columbia University in 1970 and J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1973. In college, he joined Students for a Democratic Society and took part in the Columbia University protests of 1968 . After law school, Eisner accepted an offer at

342-535: A practice that continued with Suzy Parker , Twiggy , Jean Shrimpton , Lauren Hutton , Veruschka , Marisa Berenson , Penelope Tree , and others. In 1973, Vogue became a monthly publication. Under editor-in-chief Grace Mirabella , the magazine underwent extensive editorial and stylistic changes in response to changes of its target audience. Mirabella states that she was chosen to change Vogue , because "women weren't interested in reading about or buying clothes that served no purpose in their changing lives." She

399-491: A review in The New York Times . The editor is described by Weisberger as being "an empty, shallow, bitter woman who has tons and tons of gorgeous clothes and not much else". However, despite the slight defamation of Wintour and Vogue magazine in general, the image of both editor and high-class magazine were not diminished. The success of both the novel and the film brought new attention from a wide global audience to

456-742: A special edition of Vogue entitled Vogue Special Edition: The Definitive Inside Look at the 2013 Met Gala. Vogue has produced about 70 videos about this event for YouTube exclusively, that includes pre-coverage, live reporting and post-event analysis. Met-related video content generated 902 million views, a 110% increase from 2021. In 2015, Vogue listed their "15 Roots Reggae Songs You Should Know"; and in an interview with Patricia Chin of VP Records , Vogue highlighted an abbreviated list of early "reggae royalty" that recorded at Studio 17 in Kingston, Jamaica which included Bob Marley , Peter Tosh , Gregory Isaacs , Dennis Brown , Burning Spear , Toots and

513-507: A spokesperson for Condé Nast released an official statement: " Vogue does carry tobacco advertising. Beyond that we have no further comment." In April 2008, American Vogue featured a cover photo by photographer Annie Leibovitz of Gisele Bündchen and the basketball player LeBron James . This was the third time that Vogue featured a male on the cover of the American issue (the other two men were actors George Clooney and Richard Gere), and

570-488: A weekly newspaper based in New York City , sponsored by Kristoffer Wright, with its first issue on December 17, 1892. The first issue was published with a cover price of 10 cents (equivalent to $ 3.39 in 2023). Turnure's intention was to create a publication that celebrated the "ceremonial side of life"; one that "attracts the sage as well as debutante , men of affairs, as well as the belle". From its inception

627-699: Is a fashion encyclopedia that also includes an archive of every issue of Vogue ' s American edition since 1892. Only Vogue staff are permitted to contribute to the encyclopedia, unlike the VogueEncyclo—hosted by Vogue Italia —that receives contributions from anyone. As of May 9, 2013, the site was not fully functional; code still showed in search results and only certain search terms yielded results. Vogue has also created an easily navigable website that includes six different content categories for viewers to explore. The website includes an archive with issues from 1892 forward for those whom subscribe for

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684-502: Is also a photographer, jewelry designer, and art collector. They have two sons. The couple lives in a Bel Air, Los Angeles home designed by Cliff May . His younger son married former actress and fashion designer Ashley Olsen in late 2022. Vogue (magazine) Vogue (stylized in all caps ), also known as American Vogue , is a monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers style news, including haute couture fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway . It

741-601: Is an American entertainment industry lawyer and executive who served as president of The Geffen Film Company and Island World Inc . He also founded the Young Eisner Scholars (YES) program. Eisner grew up in Greenwich Village and attended Little Red Schoolhouse and Elisabeth Irwin High School . worked as a songwriter and played drums for The Strangers, a New York rock band. He wrote

798-485: Is part of the global collection of Condé Nast 's VOGUE media. Headquartered at One World Trade Center in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan , Vogue began in 1892 as a weekly newspaper before becoming a monthly magazine years later. Since its founding, Vogue has featured numerous actors, musicians, models, athletes, and other prominent celebrities. The largest issue published by Vogue magazine

855-514: Is the most coveted event of the year in the field of fashion and is attended by A-list celebrities, politicians, designers and fashion editors. Vogue has hosted the themed event since 1971 under editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland . Since 1995, Anna Wintour, who is Vogue's chief content officer and global editorial director, served as chairwoman of the Met Gala, and is the woman behind the coveted event's top-secret guest list. In 2013, Vogue released

912-531: The 2011 Syrian protests unfolded, Vogue published a controversial piece by Joan Juliet Buck about Asma al-Assad , wife of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad . A number of journalists criticized the article as glossing over the poor human rights record of Bashar al-Assad . According to reports, the Syrian government paid the U.S. lobbying firm Brown Lloyd James US$ 5,000 per month to arrange for and manage

969-547: The Young Eisner Scholars program in 1998. The program identifies gifted students from disadvantaged schools in Los Angeles and places them in the city's best prep and magnet schools . The program has also mobilized $ 50 million in financial aid and scholarships to fund its scholars’ college tuition and fees, and has placed participants in top-tier universities in the country. Because of his activism in improving public school education, Malcolm Gladwell described Eisner as

1026-580: The " DuBois of the barrio" and "the L.A. school system’s Lone Ranger." Eisner was also featured in Gladwell's podcast, Revisionist History . He was named "Innovator of the Year" in education by The Wall Street Journal in 2012, and one of the "Biggest Philanthropists of 2018" by Town & Country . His wife, Lisa (née Norris) Eisner, worked as the West Coast editor for Vogue magazine. She

1083-478: The "Beauty Without Borders" initiative with a US$ 25,000 donation that was used to establish a cosmetology school for Afghan women. Wintour stated: "Through the school, we could not only help women in Afghanistan to look and feel better but also give them employment." A documentary by Liz Mermin, entitled The Beauty Academy of Kabul , which highlighted the proliferation of Western standards of beauty, criticized

1140-410: The "two-page spread". He has been credited with turning Vogue into a "successful business" and the "women's magazine we recognize today", having substantially increased sales volumes until his death in 1942. In the 1950s, the decade known as the magazine's "powerful years", Jessica Daves became editor-in-chief. As Rebecca C. Tuite has noted, "Daves led a quiet charge for excellence during one of

1197-739: The European market began in England which then developed into separate national editions. The decision to print in England proved successful, causing Nast to release the first issue of French Vogue in 1920. The magazine's number of subscriptions surged during the Great Depression , and again during World War II . During this time, noted critic and former Vanity Fair editor Frank Crowninshield served as its editor, after moving from Vanity Fair by publisher Condé Nast . In July 1932, American Vogue placed its first color photograph on

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1254-518: The Maytals , The Heptones , and Bunny Wailer . In addition to their coverage of historically significant artists, Vogue is a source for contemporary music news on artists such as Jay-Z , Eminem , Tom Petty , and Taylor Swift , as well as being an influencer that introduces new artists to the scene such as Suzi Analogue in 2017. As Wintour came to personify the magazine's image, both she and Vogue drew critics. Wintour's one-time assistant at

1311-565: The September 2013 issue, which featured a 12-page spread. Chris Dale, who manages communications for the Glass team at Google, stated: The Vogue September issue has become a cultural touchstone ahead of New York's Fashion Week. Seeing Glass represented so beautifully in this issue is a huge thrill for the entire Glass team. In the September 2015 issue, technology such as Apple Music , Apple Watch , and Amazon Fashion were all featured within

1368-435: The ability to view the magazine content wherever they go. The app has new content every day and people can choose to receive content recommended just for their taste. In addition, the app allows one to save stories for later and or read offline. Lastly, the app provides notifications for fashion outbreaks and for new stories that are published pertaining to that viewer's particular taste. The online fashion industry publication

1425-403: The article. In October 2018, Vogue published a photoshoot starring Kendall Jenner who had an afro-like style hairstyle which drew criticisms. In 2020, the hashtag #VogueChallenge became a popular social media meme in response to the perceived lack of diversity on Vogue's front covers. Users of various ages and ethnicities uploaded photos of re-creating famous Vogue covers as part of

1482-478: The beginning of 2011. Debate occurred over the actual profitability of the event in the US, resulting in a potentially permanent hiatus in 2013; however, the event continues in 19 other locations internationally. Vogue also has the ability to lift the spirits of readers during tough times and revels that "even in bad times, someone is up for a good time." The article states that Vogue "make[s] money because they elevate

1539-541: The campaign. In October 2016, the magazine stated that " Vogue endorses Hillary Clinton for president of the United States ". This was the first time that the magazine supported as a single voice a presidential candidate in its 120 years of history. The Met Gala is an annual event that is hosted by Vogue to celebrate the opening of the Metropolitan Museum 's fashion exhibit. The Met Gala

1596-421: The cover of the magazine. The photograph was taken by photographer Edward Jean Steichen and portrayed a woman swimmer holding a beach ball in the air. Laird Borrelli notes that Vogue led the decline of fashion illustration in the late 1930s, when it began to replace its illustrated covers, by artists such as Dagmar Freuchen , with photographic images . Nast was responsible for introducing color printing and

1653-444: The eye and sometimes the spirit, take the reader someplace special." These fantasy tomes feel a boost during economic distress—like liquor and ice cream and movie ticket sales." In 2006, Vogue acknowledged salient political and cultural issues by featuring the burqa , as well as articles on prominent Muslim women, their approach to fashion, and the effect of different cultures on fashion and women's lives. Vogue also sponsored

1710-464: The film featured behind-the-scenes interviews with longtime Vogue editors, including Wintour, Coddington, Tonne Goodman, Babs Simpson , Hamish Bowles , and Phyllis Posnick. Celebrated subjects and designers in the fashion industry, such as Nicole Kidman , Sarah Jessica Parker , Linda Evangelista , Vera Wang , and Marc Jacobs , also appear in the film. The editors share personal stories about collaborating with top photographers, such as Leibovitz, and

1767-557: The first in which the man was black. Some observers criticized the cover as a prejudicial depiction of James because his pose with Bündchen was reminiscent of a poster for the film King Kong . Further criticism arose when the website Watching the Watchers analyzed the photo alongside the World War I recruitment poster titled Destroy This Mad Brute . However, James reportedly liked the cover shoot. In February 2011, just before

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1824-601: The goal to match professionals with their job opportunities. In 2005, Condé Nast launched Men's Vogue . The magazine ceased publication as an independent publication in October 2008, the December/January 2009 edition being its last issue. It was intended to be published as a supplement of Vogue , the Spring 2009 edition being the last issue of the magazine altogether. Condé Nast also publishes Teen Vogue ,

1881-403: The issue's 832 pages. Wintour's "Fashion Night" initiative was launched in 2009 with the intention of kickstarting the economy following the financial crisis of 2007–2008 , by drawing people back into the retail environment and donating proceeds to various charitable causes. The event was co-hosted by Vogue in 27 cities around the US and 15 countries worldwide, and included online retailers at

1938-416: The largest ever published at the time; over 5 pounds in weight and 840 pages in length, a world record for a monthly magazine. That record has been broken by Vogue ' s September 2012 issue, which came in at 916 pages. Also in 2012, HBO released a documentary entitled In Vogue: The Editor's Eye , in conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the magazine. Drawing on Vogue ' s extensive archives,

1995-481: The law firm Kaplan Livingston Goodwin Berkowitz & Selvin in Los Angeles , then the largest entertainment law firm in the world. In 1980, he was recruited by David Geffen to be head of his production company and oversaw the production of films such as Risky Business and Beetlejuice , as well as Broadway plays M. Butterfly and Cats . After retiring from the entertainment industry, Eisner founded

2052-743: The magazine (first as associate editor, and then, following Daves's departure in December 1962, as editor-in-chief). The pair had opposed approaches to editing Vogue, and critics said that this led the magazine to a period of "extravagance, and luxury and excess". Under Vreeland, the magazine began to appeal to the youth of the sexual revolution by focusing on contemporary fashion and editorial features that openly discussed sexuality. Vogue extended coverage to include East Village boutiques, such as Limbo on St. Mark's Place , and it included features of personalities like Andy Warhol 's "Superstars". Vogue also continued making household names out of models,

2109-594: The magazine and oversaw production of some of its largest editions. The September 2012 edition measured 916 pages, which was the highest ever for a monthly magazine. Wintour continues to be American Vogue ' s editor-in-chief. The contrast of Wintour's vision with that of her predecessors was noted as striking by observers, both critics and defenders. Amanda Fortini, fashion and style contributor for Slate , argues that her policy has been beneficial for Vogue , delivering it from what some critics had termed its boring "beige years". Among Condé Nast executives, there

2166-437: The magazine could take an interesting turn. Ten men have been featured on the cover of the American edition: May 2013 marked the first anniversary of a healthy body initiative that was signed by the magazine's international editors—the initiative represents a commitment from the editors to promote positive body images within the content of Vogue 's numerous editions. Vogue Australia editor Edwina McCann explained: In

2223-593: The magazine intended to target the New York upper class by "recounting their habits, their leisure activities, their social gatherings, the places they frequented, and the clothing they wore   ... and everyone who wanted to look like them and enter their exclusive circle". The magazine at this time was primarily concerned with fashion , with coverage of sports and social affairs included for its male readership. Condé Montrose Nast purchased Vogue in 1909, three years after Turnure's death. He gradually developed

2280-404: The magazine we're moving away from those very young, very thin girls. A year down the track, we ask ourselves what can Vogue do about it? And an issue like this [June 2013 issue] is what we can do about it. If I was aware of a girl being ill on a photo shoot I wouldn't allow that shoot to go ahead, or if a girl had an eating disorder I would not shoot her. The Australian edition's June 2013 issue

2337-582: The magazine, Lauren Weisberger , wrote a roman à clef entitled The Devil Wears Prada . Published in 2003, the novel became a bestseller and was adapted as a highly successful, Academy Award -nominated film in 2006. The central character resembled Weisberger, and her boss was a powerful editor-in-chief of a fictionalized version of Vogue . The novel portrays a magazine ruled by "the Antichrist and her coterie of fashionistas, who exist on cigarettes, Diet Dr Pepper , and mixed green salads", according to

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2394-486: The magazines to reflect their commitment to the health of the models who appear on the pages and the wellbeing of their readers." Alexandra Shulman, one of the magazine's editor, comments on the initiative by stating "as one of the fashion industry's most powerful voices, Vogue has a unique opportunity to engage with relevant issues where we feel we can make a difference." The word vogue means "fashion" in French. Vogue

2451-474: The most challenging, transformative, and rich decades in the magazine's history." Daves believed that "taste is something that can be taught and learned", and she edited Vogue as "a vehicle to educate public taste". While fashion coverage remained a priority, Daves also elevated the written content of American Vogue , particularly championing more robust arts and literature features. The Daves era of Vogue came to an end in 1962, when Diana Vreeland joined

2508-533: The nature of the publication. Nast changed it to a women's magazine, and he started Vogue editions overseas in the 1910s. Its price was also raised. The magazine's number of publications and profit increased dramatically under Nast's management. It continued to target an upscale audience and expanded into the coverage of weddings. When the First World War made deliveries in the Europe impossible, printing for

2565-529: The power and glamour of the magazine, and the industry it continues to lead. In 2007, Vogue drew criticism from the anti-smoking group "Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids", for carrying tobacco advertisements in the magazine. The group claims that volunteers sent the magazine more than 8,000 protest emails or faxes regarding the ads. The group also claimed that in response, they received scribbled notes faxed back on letters that had been addressed to Wintour stating, "Will you stop? You're killing trees!" In response,

2622-513: The school, suggesting that "the beauty school could not be judged a success if it did not create a demand for American cosmetics." Leading up to the 2012 US presidential election , Wintour used her industry clout to host several significant fundraising events in support of the Obama campaign . The first, in 2010, was a dinner with an estimated US$ 30,000 entry fee. The "Runway To Win" initiative recruited prominent designers to create pieces to support

2679-539: The various day-to-day responsibilities and interactions of a fashion editor at Vogue . The film was directed and produced by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. In October 2012, Vogue also released a book titled Vogue: The Editor's Eye to complement the documentary. In 2013, Vogue launched the Vogue video channel that can be accessed via their website. The channel was launched in conjunction with Conde Nast's multi-platform media initiative. Mini-series that have aired on

2736-780: The video channel include Vogue Weddings , The Monday Makeover , From the Vogue Closet , Fashion Week , Elettra 's Goodness , Jeanius , Vintage Bowles , The Backstory , Beauty Mark , Met Gala , Voguepedia , Vogue Voices , Vogue Diaries , CFDA /Vogue Fashion Fund , and Monday's with Andre . Books published by Vogue include In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine , Vogue: The Covers , Vogue: The Editor's Eye , Vogue Living: House, Gardens, People , The World in Vogue , Vogue Weddings: Brides, Dresses, Designers , and Nostalgia in Vogue . Launched in 2011 by Condé Nast Digital, Voguepedia

2793-434: The website. The magazines online are the same as those that were printed in that time and are not cut or shortened from the original content. Vogue launched the teaser for its podcast series on September 10, 2015. The magazine announced that star André Leon Talley would host the podcasts, and the inaugural twenty-one-minute podcast was released on September 14, 2015, featuring Anna Wintour. Talley commented that he had "been

2850-402: Was described by book critic Caroline Weber in a December 2006 edition of The New York Times as "the world's most influential fashion magazine ": The publication claims to reach 11 million readers in the US and 12.5 million internationally. Furthermore, Anna Wintour was described as one of the most powerful figures in fashion. Google partnered with Vogue to feature Google Glass in

2907-462: Was entitled Vogue Australia : "The Body Issue" and featured articles on exercise and nutrition, as well as a diverse range of models. New York-based Australian plus-size model Robyn Lawley , previously featured on the cover of Vogue Italia , also appeared in a swimwear shoot for the June issue. Jonathan Newhouse, Condé Nast International chairman, states that " Vogue editors around the world want

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2964-550: Was launched in January 2019. The new property aims at offering a global perspective on the fashion industry with industry insights. Although sharing the Vogue brand name, Vogue Business is operated as a separate business entity with an independent editorial team. In June 2019, Vogue Business launched the Vogue Business Talent , a platform that promotes vacancies from international fashion brands and companies with

3021-505: Was named editor-in-chief. Noted for her trademark bob cut and sunglasses, Wintour attempted to revitalize the brand by making it feel younger and more approachable; she directed the focus towards new and accessible concepts of "fashion" for a wider audience. Wintour's influence allowed the magazine to maintain its high circulation, while staff discovered new trends that a broader audience could conceivably afford. Throughout her reign at Vogue , Wintour accomplished her goals to revitalize

3078-553: Was renamed and reorganized as Geffen Pictures . In 1993, Geffen and MTV Productions struck a two-picture deal. The Geffen Pictures brand continued to be used on films by David Geffen until 1998, when it was folded into Warner Bros. Warner Bros. revived the brand for the 2024 release of the Beetlejuice sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice . This article about a film studio is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Eric Eisner (lawyer) Eric Eisner

3135-416: Was selected to make the magazine appeal to "the free, working, "liberated" woman of the seventies. The magazine changed in terms of interviews, arts coverage, and articles. When this stylistic change fell out of favor in the 1980s, Mirabella was fired. Well-known fashion photographers for the magazine include: In July 1988, with Vogue losing readership and advertising to its rival Elle , Anna Wintour

3192-802: Was the September 2012 edition, featuring Lady Gaga on the cover and containing 900 pages. British Vogue , launched in 1916, was the first international edition, while the Italian version Vogue Italia has been called the top fashion magazine in the world. As of March 2024, there are 28 international editions. 10 of these editions are published by Condé Nast (British Vogue , Vogue China , Vogue France , Vogue Germany , Vogue India , Vogue Japan , Vogue México y Latinoamérica , Vogue Spain , and Vogue Taiwan ). The remaining 17 editions are published as licensees of Vogue. Arthur Baldwin Turnure (1856–1906), an American businessman, founded Vogue as

3249-467: Was worry that the grand dame of fashion publications was losing ground to Elle , which in just three years had reached a paid circulation of 851,000, compared to Vogue ' s 1.2 million. Thus, Condé Nast publisher Si Newhouse brought in the 38-year-old Wintour, who, through editor-in-chief positions at British Vogue and House & Garden , had become known not only for her cutting-edge visual sense, but also for her ability to radically revamp

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