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Vogue Magazine April 1998 – Amber Valletta Cover (No Label, Very Good Condition)
This April 1998 issue of Vogue Magazine features supermodel Amber Valletta on the cover, a striking representation of high fashion at the close of the 1990s. Blending couture coverage, cultural features, and in-depth interviews, the issue captures a moment when fashion was experimenting with technology, globalization, and bold artistic shifts. The magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear, making it a desirable collectible for fashion historians, Vogue enthusiasts, and fans of Valletta’s career. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please review all photos to confirm condition.
Each issue is shipped with a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from this issue include:
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Style Fax: The Couture by André Leon Talley – Insights on the season’s couture direction.
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Talking Fashion – Vogue’s editorial take on fashion’s cultural presence.
Vogue’s View features:
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Making a Scene – Katherine Betts on John Galliano’s Paris Opéra couture show, plus Coco-inspired couture.
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Tracing a Trend: Blue Notes – Examining the return of bold blues.
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Galanos Glitter – Tribute to James Galanos’ retirement after more than 40 years, with Nancy Reagan honoring the designer.
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Deconstructing Paris – Comparing two designers, two budgets, and the economics of couture.
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Lady Lanvin – Dana Thomas on Cristina Ortiz’s reign at Lanvin.
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Fashion Conspiracy – Are designers converging on the same ideas? Kristina Zimbalist investigates.
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Techno Tailor – From email bikinis to cyber-textiles, the fusion of fashion and technology.
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Network News – Women redefining media’s place in fashion’s digital future.
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Movie Madness – ’60s chic returns in The Avengers with costume designer Anthony Powell.
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Reality Check – The rise of gritty, personal advertising in fashion campaigns.
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She’s Gotta Have It – Plum Sykes shops for fairy-tale footwear.
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The Vogue File – A curated collection of names and trends.
Point of View features:
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Lights, Camera, Couture – Hamish Bowles follows model Angela Lindvall from Kansas City to the Paris catwalks.
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Portraits of Paris – Fantasy couture as minimalism fades.
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Rumblings in the Ranks – Fashion’s movers and shakers, plus Vogue’s “Top 100.”
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How Sexy is Too Sexy? – Julia Reed explores boundaries in fashion.
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The Stuff of Fantasy – Accessory designers push surreal, artistic visions.
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Spring Break – The best travel companions for a stylish getaway.
Health & Beauty highlights:
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Intimate Relations – Margaret Talbot on shifting family dynamics and physical closeness.
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Trade Secrets – Beauty insiders share their favorite treatments.
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Postal Service – The rise of beauty mail-order.
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Sun Junkie – Gully Wells on the pleasures and dangers of tanning.
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Island Idyll – Rebecca Johnson explores Aveda’s spa philosophy of beauty as wellness.
Additional Features:
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Action Figure – Profile of Nicolas Cage’s rise in Hollywood.
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Ferry Tale – Lucy Ferry as muse, blending tradition with modern glamour.
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Not Quite Through – The continuing cultural fascination with Sylvia Plath.
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Lives – Profile of Indonesian leader Megawati Sukarnoputri.
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Horoscope by Athena Starwoman.
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People Are Talking About – Harry Connick, Jr., Damien Hirst, film, literature, food, and more.
Additional Sections:
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Vogue’s Index
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In This Issue
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Vogue’s Last Look
This issue captures a turning point in 1990s fashion, balancing couture tradition with technological experimentation and bold cultural commentary. With Amber Valletta on the cover, it stands out as both a collectible and a fascinating cultural artifact.