Italian Vogue’s “All Black Issue”
Italian Vogue made headlines this year with it’s “All Black Issue”, featuring only black models. It became their most popular issue ever- even warranting a reprint.
No matter how “fashion forward” this step was, there are those who think this issue still brings race issues to light. This is evident in the ads. Consider this website Haute Concept, as they count ad space in this issue.
- 75 ads total
- 3 ads featuring black models
- 152 ad pages
- 12 ad pages of black models
What do you think of in response to a magazine doing an “All Black Issue”?
Refer to the website to see the advertiser’s take on the subject.
What kind of “issue” do you think this brings up?
November 30, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Thank you this is exactly what i am talking about. It doesn’t matter what counrty the magazine was produced in there will be bias towards groups of individuals.
December 1, 2008 at 10:09 pm
They meant all black clothing! Helllllllo!
December 2, 2008 at 8:18 am
Exactly, all black clothing with very little people of color. Face most magazines are bias.
December 3, 2008 at 8:34 am
ok Missing a huge point in the thread. All black is for clothes!! now thats totally different.