Vogue Magazine Cover
Date
July 1st, 1932
Credits
- Edward Steichen Photographer
- Mehemed Fehmy Agha Art Director
Format
- Magazine 946
- Photography 47
- Magazine Cover 233
In the 1930s, Vogue began to move away from what other magazine companies were doing and decided to stand out on their own. On July 1, 1932, they released this cover design which was the first use of photography in their magazines. Previously using hand-drawn illustrations for their covers, Vogue shifted to using photographs after Horst P. Horst joined the staff in 1932. Photography usage in graphic design transformed the way designers communicate ideas, allowing them to incorporate real-world imagery to create more immediate, emotional, and visually compelling messages.
The bold contrast between the red ball and swimsuit against the striking blue background creates a striking, graphic look.
Edward Steichen. Cover of Vogue. July 1, 1932. Courtesy Condé Nast. © 2014 The Estate of Edward Steichen/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York