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1. Bibliographic Information
Astley, A. (Ed.). (February 2010). Teen Vogue.
116 pages
Barcode: 0-757356-9
Magazine #08455
2. Plot Summary
On the cover, this edition of Teen Vogue emphasizes articles on Gossip Girl’s Jessica Sozhr, Valentine’s Day, skin care, clothing and room makeovers. Within the magazine there are numerous examples of advertisements for clothing and accessories, make-up, feminine products, perfume, and movies. The articles focus on current trends in fashion, showing pictures of celebrities wearing designer clothing and models with this season’s new collections. Authors write blogs on fashion, style, music, as well as up-and-coming designers. Additionally, some articles look at “steals” that readers can find to emulate some of the ideas shown within the magazine’s pages. The magazine also looks at teen popular culture, examining new movies, music, diets, and human interest stories from some of United States’ Olympic Athletes. Lastly, there is also an article written by a Teen Vogue intern, who has dedicated herself to educating teens about the dangers of binge drinking after her brother’s death from alcohol poisoning.
3. Critical Evaluation
Ultimately, Teen Vogue is a magazine aimed at teenagers who are interested in clothing and fashion trends. Predominantly written for a female audience, the magazine focuses on achieving looks to help teens distinguish themselves. In some ways this could be seen as a means for teenagers to establish an identity based upon the clothing and styles they wear as well as make-up and accessories. The magazine is very materialistic and based upon a consumer lifestyle which may not necessarily be practical for teens. Teen Vogue emphasizes designer clothing that would seem to be too expensive for a teenager to buy. Nevertheless, teens who are interested in fashion might find this magazine useful for inspiration of ideas of style, clothing, and thus, identity. While such an emphasis on clothes and consumerism might be somewhat misleading to a teenager in terms of more adult priorities and responsibilities, it is a nice change from popular magazines which tend to focus on the personal lives of celebrities.
4. Reader’s Annotation
Look at today’s trends in fashion, style, make-up, and clothing in the current issue of Teen Vogue.
5. Information about the Author
Amy Astley graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in English Literature. She began working for Vogue magazine in 1993. She was elected to act as editor in chief for Teen Vogue since its inception in 2003.
6. Genre
Fashion Magazine
7. Curriculum Ties
I could see this magazine being used in a Home Economics/Clothing Design Elective class for inspiration on style and fashion.
8. Booktalking Ideas
-How does Teen Vogue emphasize consumerism and materialism?
-Do you think that magazines like Teen Vogue might give teens a positive or negative sense of self?
9. Reading Level/Interest Age
I think that this magazine would predominantly appeal to teen girls aged 15-18.
10. Challenge Issues
I do not feel that this magazine would be challenged, as long as the readers were within the appropriate age range. The magazine simply focuses on clothing and style, but none of them appear to be risqué or inappropriate for high school teens. If a person did wish to challenge the magazine’s inclusion in a library, I would refer them to the ALA’s guidelines and challenge form found at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
Astley, A. (Ed.). (February 2010). Teen Vogue.
116 pages
Barcode: 0-757356-9
Magazine #08455
2. Plot Summary
On the cover, this edition of Teen Vogue emphasizes articles on Gossip Girl’s Jessica Sozhr, Valentine’s Day, skin care, clothing and room makeovers. Within the magazine there are numerous examples of advertisements for clothing and accessories, make-up, feminine products, perfume, and movies. The articles focus on current trends in fashion, showing pictures of celebrities wearing designer clothing and models with this season’s new collections. Authors write blogs on fashion, style, music, as well as up-and-coming designers. Additionally, some articles look at “steals” that readers can find to emulate some of the ideas shown within the magazine’s pages. The magazine also looks at teen popular culture, examining new movies, music, diets, and human interest stories from some of United States’ Olympic Athletes. Lastly, there is also an article written by a Teen Vogue intern, who has dedicated herself to educating teens about the dangers of binge drinking after her brother’s death from alcohol poisoning.
3. Critical Evaluation
Ultimately, Teen Vogue is a magazine aimed at teenagers who are interested in clothing and fashion trends. Predominantly written for a female audience, the magazine focuses on achieving looks to help teens distinguish themselves. In some ways this could be seen as a means for teenagers to establish an identity based upon the clothing and styles they wear as well as make-up and accessories. The magazine is very materialistic and based upon a consumer lifestyle which may not necessarily be practical for teens. Teen Vogue emphasizes designer clothing that would seem to be too expensive for a teenager to buy. Nevertheless, teens who are interested in fashion might find this magazine useful for inspiration of ideas of style, clothing, and thus, identity. While such an emphasis on clothes and consumerism might be somewhat misleading to a teenager in terms of more adult priorities and responsibilities, it is a nice change from popular magazines which tend to focus on the personal lives of celebrities.
4. Reader’s Annotation
Look at today’s trends in fashion, style, make-up, and clothing in the current issue of Teen Vogue.
5. Information about the Author
Amy Astley graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in English Literature. She began working for Vogue magazine in 1993. She was elected to act as editor in chief for Teen Vogue since its inception in 2003.
6. Genre
Fashion Magazine
7. Curriculum Ties
I could see this magazine being used in a Home Economics/Clothing Design Elective class for inspiration on style and fashion.
8. Booktalking Ideas
-How does Teen Vogue emphasize consumerism and materialism?
-Do you think that magazines like Teen Vogue might give teens a positive or negative sense of self?
9. Reading Level/Interest Age
I think that this magazine would predominantly appeal to teen girls aged 15-18.
10. Challenge Issues
I do not feel that this magazine would be challenged, as long as the readers were within the appropriate age range. The magazine simply focuses on clothing and style, but none of them appear to be risqué or inappropriate for high school teens. If a person did wish to challenge the magazine’s inclusion in a library, I would refer them to the ALA’s guidelines and challenge form found at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
11. Why was it Selected?
I wanted to include a magazine geared towards teen girls.
12. Citations
(May 2006). Biography: Amy Astley editor-in-chief. Retrieved from http://www.magazine.org/content/files/astley,%20amy.pdf
Challenges to library materials. (2010). In American Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
Picture from
Teen Vogue. (2010).Teen vogue cover gallery. Retrieved from http://www.teenvogue.com/magazine/covers#slide=2
13. Awards
The American Society of Magazine Editors nominated Teen Vogue for a 2003 General Excellence Award in the 250,000-500,000 circulation category.
Teen Vogue was named Adweek Magazines' 2004 Startup of the Year.
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