I saw "The September Issue" for the first time yesterday. It was a fascinating glimpse into the world of fashion magazines. Everything seems so glazed and perfected to-the-detail, so it was surprising to find out that many decisions happen at the last minute and in a rush. I interned at a magazine a year ago, and the two final weeks of production were usually a frenzy of work and last-minute problems as well, so maybe this is just a fact of life at any magazine.
One compelling dynamic was the relationship between Anna and Grace. Grace is portrayed at the romantic who works because she genuinely loves the escapist, make-believe aspect of fashion. She is the passionate side, and Anna is the chopper, the one who cuts content and lays down the law. I know that Grace rose to fame after this movie, and rightfully so, as her work has been invaluable to the magazine over the years. Still, I was more interested in the inaccessible editor, who is a genius in her own right. In an industry that doesn't get much respect, Anna Wintour repeatedly makes decisions that drive things forward and allow people to have jobs. She's also a woman making big decisions in the magazine industry, where men still hold many of the powerful roles, and that's a very cool thing.
I'd love to see a follow-up doc on Vogue.
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