The September Issue

Tonight, I watched The September Issue - a fashion documentary about Vogue Magazine and their annual September issue which is the largest issue of the year for them. The September issue in 2009 was their largest ever. Seriously, it looked like a phone book. This movie was like watching the Devil Wears Prada.

Anyway, Anna Wintour (Editor in Chief of Vogue) is apparently seen as 'the most important woman in fashion'. It seems like fashion designers fear her. Basically, if she doesn't like their work, they don't make it in Vogue. If you're not in Vogue, you won't get sold.

Anna seems like a cold person. Hardly smiled. Who knows what her life is really like because this really focused on her at work. Everyone at Vogue really cares about their jobs and fashion. Anna was explaining what her siblings do for work. They each have jobs contributing to the greater good - low cost housing, helping US farmers, etc. She said they think her job is a joke. Maybe in her eyes, she is helping people just like them, too.

Here is a photo of the Creative Director - Grace. Does this woman look like she works at Vogue? After seeing how put together & perfectly coiffed Anne was, I was surprised. I'm surprised Anne didn't make her flat iron her hair or something.

Anyway, interesting view & inside look on the fashion world.