Variety Magazine cover analysis

• I have chosen to analyse this magazine cover as Variety is an entertainment magazine where actors and films are featured and this particular cover really caught my eye. This cover is different to many other as it has a unique style with the overlapping of the two images. This was achieved because of the similar colours in both images and also perhaps with a green screen dress so that the dress has the facial features on it.

• The masthead is in-between the two images and this seems like a popular design for magazines to have the image over the text. This shows that this brand is recognisable even when partly covered, so draws in the audience. 

• The colour scheme is bright with light pink tones which could attract a more female audience because of the stereotypical feminine colours. Women would also appreciate the makeup and outfit more therefore it's important these are the main subjects.

• There is a lack of text on this front cover, only about the main story and not about smaller articles in the magazine. This is maybe because the main story is the most interesting and eyecatching, or perhaps the simplistic look of the cover would seem too cluttered with text all around it. However there is a small line of text at the top which people who want to can see what is inside.

• The text about the main story has a bold title and then a small description which gives the reader more information about what is included in the story or magazine as a whole. There is also a small puff of text with the date for the magazine. The font is classy and traditional to go with the attire of the main subject.