Analysis of a contents page of a muic magazine 'Vibe'

This contents page has a calm feel to it. The masthead for the content page, from 'Vibe' magazine, is in a bold drop capital white sans serif white font, this contrasts with the dark background. The title of the page is something that captures the readers attention straight away. This is beacuse of the large white lettering against the balck background. The word 'cometents' is split into three lies. The abstract way inwhich it is written also draws attention towards it. This style of the headline is carried through all the 'Vibe' magazine issues contents page and therefore fits in with the magazines house style. This creates a whole new brand identity and makes this a feature of Vibe magazine. The way in which it is postioned also makes it look more modern and unique. The main text on the page is written on the right side of the page, this position of the text works well as the reader is automatically drawn towards the image. So positioning the text next to the image makes it more noticeable. This contents page splits the different stories into two different categories, features' and 'fashion'. The text that reads 'features' and 'fashion' is in a serif style. The category titles are bigger and in a more interesting font than the features of the catergoies underneath each title. The page number and story title are on the same line but are slightly different colours, so that it is easy to see that they are separate things. The page numbers are in chronological order. Its split into two sections as it splits the magazine into the two main sections, which then makes it easier for the readers. This may be done becuase the readers may only be interested in the features or fashion section of the magazine. Underneath these titles there are page numbers and small features with short cover lines explaining what the feature is about. The background sticks to plain and basic colours so that that the main image of a female model and the text stands out as the main part of the contents page. The white outline of the 'V' which is on the background of this contents page links to the main image as the 'V' connects to the models legs as they are in the shape of a 'V'. The model is wearing heels in this image which could be connected to the fashion side to this magazine. The model is the main image of this contents page and is wearing sexy clothes and is place in a sexy pose, both in her body language and facial expression. The fact the model is wearing both silver and gold is good for reflecting that both the model and the magazine is of an upper class. The main image works well for the contents page for 'Vibe's' target audience of younger people. The attractive pose from the female model can catch the attention of both female and male readers. The whole page lacks in colour, however I think this makes it look more stylish and proffesional. Adding more colour to this contents page could potentionally ruin this suitable outcome.