Magazine Analysis

 

Masthead

Masthead is generally situated on top of a magazine and includes the name of the magazine, editor, writer, and owner. In this magazine, the name of the magazine is in front of the model which shows that the main focus is the branding of the magazine.

Cover Lines

Cover lines also known as 'puffs' attracts the reader and encourage them to read more about the content of the magazine and what kind of tips and trick on fashion the magazine has for readers. The color of the cover line is the same as the main cover line but the font is smaller to make the main cover stand out.

Image

The model is making eye contact with the camera giving the audience a direct mode of address. The model's facial expression is quite masculine which subverts the stereotypes of how females would usually pose for a picture. This can also imply that she is confident in the way she looks and give the message to the reader that the reader should also be confident and feel great about their fashion style. This is also a genre convection of fashion.

Layout

The main image is placed at the center. The masthead is at the top of the magazine in other for audience to recognize what the magazine is called. Also masthead is normally placed at the top of covers fashion magazine. E.G