Women's Fashion Magazine: Color Theory
In this post I am going to analyze how color theory is applied in Vogue's covers. For this analysis, I am going to be using the issue that features Linda Evangelista.
The model is covered in a saturated red, that contrasts the unsaturated background. This creates attention towards the subject, as well as the clothes that are being showcased on the model. Furthermore, the cooler hues of the background contrasts the warmer hues of the clothes, which creates a stark contrast that is both harmonious and intense. The monochromatic scheme of red, allows for a minimalistic look, while still maintaining a harmonious presentation of colors. Because the scheme is monochromatic, each crease and fold of the elegant clothing is exacerbated due to the different pronounced values that draw attention to the finer details of the cloths. The details are further exuded by the unsaturated backdrop that the model falls on. Additionally, the white masthead, headline, and coverlines all add a accent color, that being white. This prevents the red from becoming dull, as the white and unsaturated backdrop contrasts the warmness, and intense saturation of the red clothing on the model.
\Reflection
Learning how color theory is applied in the cover will greatly improve the aesthetic how the cover falls onto the reader's eyes! It is pertinent that I know how to apply values, hues, saturation, tint, shade, and different color schemes. Moreover, learning how hues interact with each other and how contrast establishes the "pop" that fashion magazines possess, will greatly help me in my journey of making a magazine for my brief.
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