The September Issue

Synopsis

The film revolves around the making of the September 2007 issue of Vogue. (The September Vogue is traditionally the biggest, most important issue of the year.) It depicts the effort that goes into making the magazine, and the passion that Grace Coddington, a former model-turned-creative director and the only person who dares to stand up to Anna Wintour, has for the highly regarded fashion magazine. In the film, Coddington is often portrayed as the leading victim to Wintour's aggressive personality. The relationship between Wintour and Coddington reveals itself to be symbiotic, as Wintour recognizes Coddington's expertise and keen eye for design. In the end, Wintour approves most of Coddington's ideas and they appear in the final version of the September issue.

Notable fashion icons

The film features appearances by many well-known and influential people in the fashion industry, from top editorial models to noted fashion photographers and designers.

Designers

• John Galliano
• Oscar de la Renta
• Jean-Paul Gaultier
• Nicolas Ghesquière
• Karl Lagerfeld
• Thakoon Panichgul
• Stefano Pilati
• Jane Thompson
• Isabel Toledo
• Vera Wang

Models

• Coco Rocha
• Caroline Trentini
• Daria Werbowy
• Raquel Zimmermann
• Hilary Rhoda
• Sienna Miller
• Chanel Iman
• Lily Donaldson
• Lily Cole

Photographers

• Patrick Demarchelier
• Steven Klein
• Craig McDean
• Mario Testino
• David Sims

Others

• Hamish Bowles
• Edward Enninful
• Si Newhouse
• André Leon Talley
• Robert Verdi

Reception

Critical response

The September Issue received positive reviews from critics upon release. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 114 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "This documentary about the making of Vogues biggest issue and its frosty editor-in-chief is fascinating eye candy and light-on-its-feet fun." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on 28 reviews, indicating "favorable reviews".

Demand for namesake

Due to the popularity of the film, the September 2007 issue of Vogue that was documented in the film has peaked to prices between $80 and $115 on eBay, making it one of the most sought-after issues ever. Although the 840-page issue is massive, it is not the biggest Vogue issue ever, as the September 2012 issue beats it by 76 pages (916).

References

References

1. "The September Issue (2009)".
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3. "The September Issue (2009)". [[Rotten Tomatoes]].
4. "The September Issue".