Research Task 3 : Conde Nast Style Magazines

Your set brief tells you that you work for an independent media production company and that you have been given the task of producing the front cover and contents pages of the first two editions of a new style magazine that is being launched by Condé Nast and two pages for the working website for the magazine.

After having completed Research Task 2, you should now have an understanding of who Condé Nast are and, hopefully, the magazine brands that they currently publish.

Your next task is to conduct some independent research into existing style magazines that are published by Condé Nast.

According to their website, the following magazine titles are Conde Nast's UK brands.

"Style magazines typically have a focus on an area of style such as fashion, beauty, grooming, or interior design.  While a style magazine should have a clear focus on an area of style, they often also include content on related areas.  For example, a style magazine with a focus on fashion may also include some content on celebrity, trends, and popular culture."

You are going to  conduct some independent research into existing magazines that are published by Condé Nast which fit this definition of a 'style magazine'. 

The magazines you are going to focus on are Vogue, British GQ, Tatler and Vanity Fair.

Here is a brief overview of each magazine.

Tatler is a British magazine published by Condé Nast Publications. It focuses on fashion and lifestyle, as well as coverage of high society and politics. It is targeted towards the British upper and upper-middle classes, and people interested in relevant society events.

British GQ is a monthly men's magazine. The publication focuses on fashion, style, and culture for men, though articles on food, movies, fitness, sex, music, travel, celebrities' sports, technology, and books are also featured.

Arguably the world’s most influential magazine brand, Vogue UK monthly magazine is often viewed as the forerunner of fashion magazines wherever it is published in the world. Keeping an eye of the major fashion labels, Vogue will also provide the reader with high street fashion and the best in accessories. 

Vanity Fair features stunning and controversial photography, and fascinating and groundbreaking features on celebrities, fashion and current affairs. It has run some of the most notable exposés of the last 30 years, and is both artistic and intellectually satisfying, with news and interviews from celebrities but also featuring other topics of interest. 

1. Conduct your own independent research in to the 4 magazine titles above that are published by Conde Nast. Make notes and save images as you browse.

2. Create a post for your blog with the following title:

Research Task 3 : Conde Nast Style Magazines

In this post, set out what your research has told you about the 4 Conde Nast style magazines. Remember that you are interested in the UK/British versions of the magazines.

Your post should include images that help to illustrate your research.

Deadline : Friday 28th March