This is a double page spread from Dazed and Confused and is very classic and understated. It would probably fit in with a fashion magazine judging by the photography style. The use of black and white makes it very stylish, gives it a classic look with sophistication.
The title of the article is written in two different fonts, sizes and case. This makes a differentiation between the two words, "SELF" and "obsession". It makes little of the word obsession and shouts the word self in comparison, readers are always drawn to things they can identify with, this is the whole point of an article, so the word "SELF" instantly grabs them, the word "obsession" just reels them in further. The different tones to it also make "obsession" lighter and "SELF" stand-out, furthermore; the lower/upper case difference does this also.
Regarding the photography, the models straight hair is used to contrast with her net ruff witch is wild and untamed, her plain, simple vest top is meant to take away no attention from the face and ruff. The title is also running over the vest top, showing that this is not supposes to be the main focus, however it also covers some of the ruff which actually makes the reader look more carefully to see what the words are concealing; the image gains more attention.
The text opposite the image is laid out very simply and unusually leaves the space above blank. This would suggest the magazine can afford to do this; meaning that it is well-established enough for readers to not be disappointed with lack of imagery, and as it could be valuable advertising space.
The idea and success of this article are due to it tapping into the mentally of an insecure woman seeing a beautiful model with a title maybe hinting at some reassurance for them.
Centre Number 18125
Centre Number 18125
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