Fashion magazines and TV series: a brief history
Fashion publications, once regarded as light entertainment for women, boast a storied past that traces back to the 18th century when court ladies discussed fashionable garments. In the 19th century, Italy's Corriere delle Dame showcased dress illustrations and shop information. The launch of Vogue Italia in 1962 marked a transformative era in fashion communication through visuals. Currently, advancements like Web 3.0 and the metaverse are paving the way for innovative formats. TV shows such as The September Issue, House of Gucci, Ugly Betty, Sex & the City, and The Carrie Diaries intertwine fashion with narrative. Netflix's The Bold Type centers on three women working at a magazine, tackling topics like gender violence and cyberbullying, inspired by Joanna Coles, a prominent fashion journalist who reshaped women's magazines in the 1980s and 1990s, earning Adweek's "Editor of the Year" accolade. The article also highlights Artribune's newsletters: Incanti, Render, and PAX.
Key facts
- Fashion magazines were historically seen as simple reading for women.
- In the 18th century, court ladies exchanged opinions on elegant nobles and ceremonial attire.
- Corriere delle Dame was one of the first fashion publications in 19th-century Italy.
- Vogue Italia launched in 1962 and revolutionized fashion communication.
- The Bold Type is a Netflix series about three women working at a fashion magazine.
- The series addresses gender violence, toxic masculinity, and cyberbullying.
- Joanna Coles inspired The Bold Type and was a journalist for New York Magazine, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan.
- Coles won Editor of the Year from Adweek.
Entities
Artists
- Joanna Coles
Institutions
- Corriere delle Dame
- Journal des Dames
- Vogue Italia
- Netflix
- New York Magazine
- Marie Claire
- Cosmopolitan
- Adweek
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Bern