Glossy

The Inside Story of Vogue

By: Nina-Sophia Miralles

Narrated by: Esther Wane

Vogue magazine started, like so many great things do, in the spare room of someone's house. But unlike other such makeshift projects that flare up then fizzle away, Vogue burnt itself onto our cultural consciousness.

Today, 128 years later, Vogue spans twenty-two countries, has an international print readership upwards of twelve million, and nets over sixty-seven million monthly online users. Uncontested market leader for a century, it is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and a multi-million dollar money-making machine. It is not just a fashion magazine, it is the establishment. But what—and more importantly who—made Vogue such an enduring success?

Glossy will answer this question and more by tracing the previously untold history of the magazine, from its inception as a New York gossip rag, to the sleek, corporate behemoth we know now. This will be a biography of Vogue in every sense of the word, taking the listener through three centuries, two world wars, plunging failures, and blinding successes, as it charts the story of the magazine and those who ran it.

©2021 Nina-Sophia Miralles (P)2022 Tantor

A Chronological Recitation of Vogue Magazine

After reading Empire of the Elite, which was very entertaining, this book’s textbook-like tone and chronological style can sound dull, and more suited for a classroom than a beach read. It recites the history of Vogue magazine but doesn’t provide the intriguing stories of the personal lives and true ambitions of the people behind the magazine who defined it through the years. It is fine for fashion students or true Vogue enthusiasts as it is well-researched but if you’re looking for page-turner, this may not be it.