Q2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?

My magazine was aimed at white middle class males, who were between the age of 16 and 24. My magazine represents this social age by using a model who 18, this represents the 16-24 years olds as he is a kind of role model for them and the readers will look up to him. My magazined was aimed at outgoing people who have an interest in music but also in fashion as this plays a large role in my magazine. Again my magazine should represent these people as my model is wearing expensive streetwear clothing such as Obey, Adidas, Sebago and Carhart. This clothing and appearance will represent the the social group as these are the kind of clothing that they will wear/desire. I took inspiration from magazines such as Spin, Clash and Vibe magzine, which all have a unique style and focus on the fashion and music. This edition of Clash is particularly eye catching, as the cover shows the unique style and fashion of the group. I used this edition as inspiration as i believe this style will represent my social group. I have used a similar style to this edition of Clash, by using bold text at the top of my magazine and also having text that slighty overlaps the my cover photo.  

I am going to compare the picture of my model/artist with Orlando Weeks from the indie band the Maccabees. He is the perfect person to compare my model as he is an idol like figure in the music industry. Not only is he known for his music, but also for his fashion and style. As you can see in the photo they both have very similar poses, facing the camera and looking straight into the lense. Both also have their hands in their pockets whether it is one or two. Both men also have similar facial expressions, showing little emotion. Orlando and Miles also have similar haircuts, with short back and sides with a long fringe, which is very stereotypical of the indie alternative genre. Despite some similarities the photographs are taken in very different locations, Orlando is clearly in an urban location, with very little around. Whereas the grass around Miles's feet suggests that the photograph was taken in a much more rural location. Although in these photographs Miles and Orlando are wearing quite different clothing they are both wearing clothes of similar styles, with skinny and dark jeans and a coat and shirt which are both fastened at the top. Overall I think the style or each photograph is very similar and the clothing and appearances of each model represents the indie/alternative genre.