Description
This vintage edition of Vogue Magazine from May 1974 features the iconic Cher on its cover, captured in stunning photography by Chris Von Wangenheim. This collectible magazine not only showcases Cher's unique blend of fashion and pop culture but also serves as a time capsule of the vibrant styles and trends of the 1970s.
This issue is a significant artifact from the golden era of fashion magazines, reflecting the cultural landscape of the time. Readers can explore:
- Fashion insights with features like "Vogue's Point of View: Summer Tipsheet" and "Smash Summer-Country Looks" that highlight the styles of the era.
- Health and beauty tips, including products from Alexandre de Paris, emphasizing the decade's beauty standards and innovations.
In addition to its captivating cover, the magazine contains a wealth of articles that engage with various aspects of life, from travel destinations like romantic Florida and the Caribbean to thought-provoking features such as "Fathers and Sons: Breaking Barriers" and discussions on contemporary culture and art.
This vintage magazine is in good condition with light wear typical for its age, making it a great addition for collectors. It comes complete with a plastic protective cover, ensuring its longevity. Note that there may be some water damage on the pages, which adds to its character and authenticity as a vintage collectible.
The item being pictured in this listing is the exact same item you will receive. Please check the picture for condition purposes.
For those passionate about vintage magazines, this Vogue issue from May 1974 is a must-have. Discover the styles, beauty, and culture of the 1970s while owning a piece of fashion history. We offer combined shipping for your convenience, so don’t hesitate to ask about that option!
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Fashion
- Vogue’s Point of View: Summer Tipsheet
- City Fare: The best summer looks in years
- The 1-2-3 (4-5-6) of City Summer Dressing
- Rewards for Fitness: Sleek, sexy swim suits
- The Best from Las Hadas—new sun looks from the new sun place
- Beautiful at home—Ann-Margret in Summer White
- The News at Night—The White Pyjama
- Vogue Finds for May—perfect little fashion nifties to wear right now
- Smash Summer—Country Looks, photographed on Amelia Island Plantation
- Vogue Patterns: The best new beach numbers in white
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Health and Beauty
- Beauty Checkout: Alexandre of Paris
- Beauty Checkout: Fragrance-free Cosmetics
- Ready Beauty: Travel Kits—The Best Ones
- Ready Beauty: Project Better Looks
- Beauty Now: By Shirley Lord. Summer is for Fragrance and Fitness: Body Chemistry; Action-Reaction; Shape Up; Solar Scents; Rewards for Fitness; Sun Lovers; Cool Down; Relax
- What has Happened to Beauty
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Features
- Four Excerpts from “Instant Lives.” By Howard Moss, drawings by Edward Gorey
- People Are Talking About . . . By Allene Talmey, by Leo Lerman
- Fathers and Sons: Breaking the Barriers of Isolation. By Barbara Rose
- Avedon
- Giacometti
- Occultism: Exorcising Ourselves. By Francine du Plessix Gray
- Occultism: A New Ballet by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, “The Dybbuk Variations”
- Collecting Art . . . Framing, Displaying, Maintaining
- “There Go the Lunts.” An excerpt from the book “Showcases” by Dorothea Straus
- The Question of Bisexuality. By Bernhardt J. Hurwood
- Your Health: How To Look Young at Any Age—Well, Younger Anyway. By Ellen Switzer
- Eat Young—All Your Life. By Melva Weber
- Take 1000 Calories. . . . By Judith S. Stern, Sc.D.
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Fashions in Living
- The Movable Masterpieces of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Weisman
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Travel
- The Great Train Necessity
- Romantic Florida: Amelia Island. By Despina Messinesi
- Mexico’s Desert by the Sea: Cabo San Lucas
- New Caribbean Resort: La Samanna
- Harold Prince in South Africa
- Travelog
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Regular Features
- Coping. By Kathleen Madden
- Food. By Maxime McKendry
- Horoscope. By Francesco Waldner
- Upfront: Art, Books, Movies, Theater, Clubs
- Health. By Melva Weber
- Boutique: May Touches
- Boutique: Sun-looks to Collect
- Vogue’s School and Camp Directory