Double Page Spread Deconstructions- Part 1/3

VOGUE

To see the double page spread I am deconstructing in an INSUU page turner presentation;
http://issuu.com/conde-nast-digital/docs/06-14welltestinovo47154-014?e=0/9442976
Alternatively I will include an image of the double page spread for ease of reading my deconstruction.

This double page spread is very focused on the main image. The image and its background takes up the full two pages and is used for a background for the white text on the page. The tranquil colors really represent the month that this vogue issue was released, in June. As it was June the color would have to represent spring/summer and I feel like Vogue achieved this by having an oceanic background. The white text is then used to show the contrast. The font chosen is very classy and laid back so this also helps to make the double page spread look relaxed and calm.

The models outfit is very limited however it is high fashion in terms of the swimsuit involvement of this double page spread. The bright yellow bikini top is fitting with the blues and greens which is present in this double page spread. The bikini allows a lot of skin to be shown which is typical of a summer double page spread, as summer typically represents beaches, sun and of course bikinis. The props that the model has are also swimming equipment which makes the overall theme of the magazine tie in really well and fluently, For example the flippers and her sunglasses. Her appearance is also well tied in with this theme as her hair is very windswept and wet looking due to the surroundings, such as the sea and sand.

The language used in this small piece of text is very descriptive of the models career and what she is currently doing with her life. The text included language such as "conquered" and "silenced her critics" this makes the model seem very dominate, which is how she appears in this photo as she is presented in a  mid shot which draws the reader immediately to her. Also the mast head of the page "Venus rising" has connotations of various paintings, which all have the image of a naked women, beautifully painted to make her look sophisticated and attractive. The small paragraph at the bottom of the page is basically just an index of what the model is wearing, where you can buy it and how uch it is.

I really like the layout of this double page spread, due to the lack of text the focus is dominantly on the model and her outfit, however as this pictures obviously isn't a good representation of clothing and fashion as she isn't really wearing a huge amount of clothes, However the whole theme and layout of thus double page spread I will definitely consider to be a huge inspiration for my own product, and I plan to use the idea of the background and colors creating a relaxing and comfortable mood to the look of the magazine.