Industrial Context

An overview of the history of magazines:

1731 - First magazine published

• The Gentleman’s Magazine, was published in London by Edward Cave
• It featured articles on a variety of topics, such as literature, current affairs and politics

1890 - Rise of mass circulation magazines

• Advancements in printing technology allowed for a mass production of magazines 
• This ultimately led to the rise of popular magazines, like The Strand Magazine and Harper’s Weekly, reaching a wider audience

1923 - Time Magazine was founded

• Founded by Henry Luce and Britton Hadden
• It quickly became for its in-depth reporting and analysis of current affairs
• Has remained a prominent publication in the industry 

1933 - First Issue of Newsweek 

• Provided with news and analysis on current affairs
• It quickly gained a reputation for its in-depth reporting and editorial content

1953 - Playboy Magazine launched

• Hugh Hefner launched Playboy which featured articles, interviews and the iconic centrefolds 
• It quickly became one of the most popular men’s magazines in the world 

1977 - First issue of People Magazine

• Focused on celebrity news, human interest stories, and popular culture
• It quickly became one of the most widely read magazines in the United States

2001 - Digital Revolution in the Magazine Industry 

• The rise of the internet in the early 2000s led to a shift in the magazine industry, with many publications moving towards digital formats
• This allowed for greater reach and accessibility for readers around the world

Information from https://historytimelines.co/timeline/magazine-industry

An overview of the history of Vogue:

1892 - First Issue of Vogue 

• First Issue published on December 17 1892 in the USA
• Founded by Arthur Baldwin Turnure as a weekly society publication

1909 - Acquisition by Condé Nast 

• Condé Montrose Nast acquired Vogue and transformed it into a high-fashion magazine 
• Under his ownership, Vogue became a leading publication in the fashion industry 

1916 - Vogue Covers

• Vogue featured illustrated covers until 1916 when the magazine introduced photographic covers
• From then on, Vogue covers became iconic in the fashion world 

1988 - Anna Wintour becomes Editor-in-Chief

• Anna Wintour was appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue 
• Her leadership brought a fresh perspective to the magazine and solidified its reputation as a fashion authority 

2017 - First Transgender Cover Model 

• Vogue made history by featuring its first transgender cover model, actress Laverne Cox
• This milestone was celebrated as a step towards greater inclusivity in the fashion industry

Information from https://historytimelines.co/timeline/vogue