“Fashion is a religion. This is the Bible” - ‘The September Issue.’

The September Issue is a documented film surrounding the making of the month’s issue in Vogue magazine.

The magazine itself can be described as being a Woman’s’ Bible to fashion. It features new trends and guides women in different styles of clothing from the many pages filled with different looks and outfits’.

Vogue issues on a monthly basis. However, they say that the September issue is as big as the January issue when it comes to the forum of fashion. September is an important month for the team makers’ of Vogue. So important, the whole run up to producing the issue is what’s being documented in the film.

The film unveils how the magazine industry ‘really’ works. The audience has Access to all areas of the issue whilst it’s being made. It is specifically Vogues editor in chief, Anna Wintour who is being followed in the film. Alongside her, is the impressive team of editors which help contribute and create the content within the magazine.

What you also see in ‘The September Issue’ is who the last person to make all the decisions is. It goes without question that of course, Anna Wintour ‘Considered the most powerful force in the fashion industry’ has overall say.  With her signature Louise Brooks bob, trademark sunglasses, it is Miss Wintour in ‘The September Issue’ ruling the Magazine and influencing the world of fashion.

‘The September Issue’ was released in the UK on 11th of September 2009. What with the success of programmes like ‘The Hills’ and ‘The City’ it is now a renowned thing for many young girls to want an insight into the magazine industry. So, something as real as ‘The September’ issue is most certainly a due impartial to watch for any female wanting to make it big in the realms of a magazine.

The ‘September Issue’ contains pointers, almost like a checklist, that define how perfect you have to be if you want even the smallest chance to succeed in a magazine like ‘Vogue.’

Anna Wintour herself says: ” I wake at 5:30am every morning and play tennis before getting properly ready to be in the office for 8:30am” It shows how her life is 100% dedicated to being on top form for her job. When asked , “Is there anything you regret?” Her answer is simple, “Spending time with my children.”

This film is a great insight into the world of fashion and the lady who puts everything in motion.  If you like The Hills or The city, your going to love this.

Please Welcome Back… Phoebe Philo

Phoebe Philo

Revamping a bundle of sweetness into the famous Chloé designs between 2001 and 2006; the invention of the pad lock hooked high street to catwalk as they mimicked this phenomenon bringing Chloe’s light to people’s hands.

“Phoebe Philo is credited with bringing a street edge to the Chloé` label.” Said Jo Craven, the fashion features editor of Vogue.  In 2001 she became Head designer at Chloé, following the departure of her friend Stella McCartney who she had known for many years.  McCartney and Philo go back further than Chloé as they had both studied together at the famous university of fashion, Central Saint Martin’s.  McCartney left Chloé to go on and launch her own label, ‘Egonymnous’.

Philo then became head designer of Chloé at just 27, where she took on the role at full speed. She made Chloé huge profits by introducing, what we at InJournalism call, the ‘Cute’ era for Chloé. It was her designs of the pastel coloured tunic dresses, the pretty blouses and flared jeans, which made the brand her own.

In the beginning, she may have been seen as McCartney’s replacement but, she proved them wrong.  Through her individuality her time at Chloé turned into a stepping-stone for her career as she had now proved that she was able to do it alone. Today she is recognised as a fashion icon, having high status and respect within the fashion idiom due to her success and innovation within the Chloé label.

Philo left Chloé after 5 years so that she could become a full time mother and said: “My decision to resign is for personal reasons, especially to spend more time with my new baby in the coming months.”

Three years on, Philo is said to be making a comeback. No longer designing for Chloé but concentrating on a line of her own it seems everything Philo touches turns to gold as her former assistant is now appointed as the creative director at Chloe.

There has been speculation that Philo will pair up with Celine, owned by fashion icon, Moet Hennessy, who in the past has worked along side Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs.  Considering her pioneering work for Chloé, she would be quite at home within the Celine brand.

Philo’s come back will be nothing less than magnificent as she puts her finishing touches to a line designed for an older demographic than before.  With a little bit of research she realised there to be: “a huge gap in the market for thirty something women.”  She promises her line will be practical, but just when the return of the highly acclaimed Philo is actually going to happen will keep us on the edge of our seats.

So ladies keep your eyes and ears open as Phoebe Philo is sure to shake the fashion world once again!

Be the Bell of the Bicycle Ball

Get with the times people, as the credit crunch is still on the munch leave your cars at home and get in the saddle. The Parisians are calling cycling the ”dernier cri”, (the last word), but whatever you call it, we hope you’re ditching your handbags, donning a helmet and mounting your bike - this season’s ultimate in accessories. Read more