TOW #18 - Un Homme et Une Femme

Vogue, one of the most famous magazines in the entire world, is incredibly well known for the models featured on the covers of their sought-after issues. They have developed multiple branches, including Vogue America and Vogue Hommes International and their messages and ideas reach millions of people worldwide. On this particular cover of Vogue Hommes International, from the fall 2012 issue, two models, a man and a women are pictured, along with the title, Un Homme et Une Femme, meaning a man and a women. Using this picture, Vogue sheds light on the serious issue of domestic violence and the dynamics of men and women using black and white coloring and dramatic poses. The photo is in black and white, which increases the serious and drama  of the content. The text used on the cover is printed in white, and the title, Un Homme et Une Femme, is printed in red, to emphasis the subject matter and its importance. The models are also positioned in dramatic poses. The man has his hand wrapped around the women's neck, referencing the issue of domestic violence. This positioning sheds light on the current dynamics of men and women, and the dramatic poses signify the seriousness of the issue. The fact that vogue printed this picture shows how domestic violence is a prevalent issue, and this will reach the masses due to vogue's undeniable popularity. Overall, I believe that the magazine achieved their purpose. They definitely emphasized the modern issue of domestic violence and I felt that they pictured it appropriately, without extremely offending anyone. Through their use of black and white coloring and dramatic poses, Vogue sheds light on the current dynamics of men and women, and the issue of domestic violence.
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