In Vogue: The Editors Eye

Produced and directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, in association with HBO - the network that bought us Sex and the City - In Vogue: The Editors Eye focuses on the fashion editors, the women that have kept Vogue at the forefront of fashion since the magazines creation.

Personal, intimate and wholly informative the documentary celebrates the 120th anniversary of American Vogue. Discussed through photographs and memories, moments of drama, and seconds of chaos, the documentary shows visions and editorials from Grace Coddington to Polly Mellon, through to the legendary Anna Wintour herself. For me, the documentary is so amazing as you feel as if you are obtaining a true glimpse into an unknown and somewhat secret 'other' world of the fashion industry. The photographs are amazing, revolutionary and striking, yet most notably timeless. Outfits and accessories are more than enviable.

Not only are the editors featured in the documentary film, but also the actresses, models and designers that have graced the pages. Going behind the scenes at the Conde Nast publication, the film reveals how some of the magazines most recognised editorials came to life.
 

I was captivated from start to finish and learnt a lot in the process - the inner most thoughts of the editors really are portrayed and the viewer feels as though they are getting a magical insight into the cult world of the sartorial bible. Now available on SkyGo for British viewers, the documentary has been widely acclaimed and is definitely recommended. I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

 

The Vogue Festival 2013

The Vogue Festival has just been announced. The 27th and 28th April 2013. A Saturday and Sunday - perfectly convenient for those working or studying during the week which should ensure a fab audience turnout.

An amazing experience for anyone that has an interest in fashion, the festival allows a glamorous insight of all things fashion and design. With the opportunity to meed leading designers, photographers, models and fashion editors and gain a unique insight into their lives and work any budding creative, and even industry professions, will want to attend.

What struck me though when I clicked onto the website this morning was the extortionate ticket prices. Paul Smith & Alexa Chung is £40 (+ booking fee), The Secrets to Creating a British Brand, £30 (+ booking fee) and Michael Kors also £40 (+ booking fee - of course!).

Last year, the festival was a set price for each day - and much cheaper as far as I can remember - and attendees were invited to all of the days talks and experiences. For me, the festival is about broadening knowledge of the fashion world for those keen to enter it, or simply looking for a bit of insider knowledge and I would expect this to be affordable.

As a student with a keen interest in fashion I would love to attend but the idea of forking out £100 (consider travel, food etc) for a talk that lasts an hour or two is not so appealing. Yes, the event is high end and Vogue is couture but it should also be accessible. Isn't that what the fashion industry strives to do - ensure accessibility and a platform for creativity and expression? I hope that in future either I have a slightly nicer student budget or wait until I'm working or the event team decide to add a concession ticket price. I'm still going to see if I can stretch the budget - the talk by Alexa Chung will be incredible I'm sure - but I may resent doing so more than a little, 'work experience' may have to become a key phrase in that little bit of spending!!

 

You can find out more about the festival, and book tickets at:

http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/the-vogue-festival-2013