Fashion styling and production

The September Issue

1. How did Grace Coddington get into the fashion business? Describe how she came to be at Vogue USA.

Grace began her fashion career as a model in the 1960s in London. However, a car accident she suffered at age 26 caused facial injuries that ended her modeling career. After this incident, Coddington decided to move into the world of fashion editorial and worked as a fashion editor at British Vogue magazine. It was in London that she developed her reputation as one of the most creative and talented fashion editors in the industry. His work caught the attention of Anna Wintour, who at the time was the editor of Vogue USA and was looking for someone to join her team.

In 1988, Anna Wintour invited her to join Vogue USA as creative director, and Grace Coddington accepted the offer. This collaboration marked the beginning of a long and fruitful association between the two at Vogue magazine. Her creative talent and unique style contributed significantly to the success of Vogue USA and made her an influential figure in the fashion world. Her story of self-improvement and focus on visual storytelling have made her a legend in the industry.

1. When Grace is annoyed by the removal of pictures in the texture editorial, what is Anna reasoning for removing certain pictures?

Anna's reasoning for removing certain images is based on her editorial vision and what she considers appropriate and appropriate for Vogue magazine. Anna Wintour is known for her focus on merchandising and accessibility in fashion. He often makes editorial decisions that reflect his understanding of what he believes will appeal to a broader audience and increase the magazine's sales.

In the specific case of the texture editorial in the documentary, Anna Wintour may have felt that some of the images Grace Coddington had selected were too abstract or whimsical and might not resonate with Vogue's target audience. Therefore, he made the decision to remove those images to ensure the editorial better fit the magazine's vision.

1. Describe the way that we see editorials being worked on during this documentary. What is the process we see?

Throughout the film, several aspects of the creative and production process involved in creating fashion editorials in a renowned magazine like Vogue can be observed:

Planning meetings: Anna Wintour and her team discuss and plan the September edition, considered the most important of the year. In these meetings, topics, concepts, and general guidelines for editorials are established.

Selection of clothing and accessories: Grace Coddington and her team visit fashion designer showrooms to select clothing and accessories to be featured in the editorials. This process involves carefully choosing pieces that fit the concept and vision of the story.

Photo Shoots: Showcasing real photo shoots where models, photographers and stylists work together to create the images. They are highly choreographed and often involve multiple changes of clothing and locations.

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