Vogue, it's not just a magazine

It has become an aphorism in modern discourse. The lighthouse that is this international phenomenon has had a song written about it by Madonna, has inspired an on-screen characterization of the American editor in chief, Anna Wintour, with Meryl Streep dressed in Prada, and has produced the holy grail of fashion and the beauty. intelligence known as Voguepedia; an encyclopedia of world-renowned designers, models, photographers, and brands.

And now Vogue has its own annual Festival, attracting devout, fresh-faced fashionistas who are eager to flaunt their idiosyncrasies.

Located inside the Royal Festival Hall on London's Southbank, the seemingly steep fee gives its visitors access not only to live talks, but to the plethora of other activities, such as walking on a catwalk, starring in their own cover of Vogue, watch a styling session, get a quick beauty makeover, or browse the Vogue store full of unique goodies.

The two-day event welcomes an impressive lineup of the most envied and admired in the industry, including Manolo Blahnik, Valentino Garavani, and Sarah Burton. Led by a Vogue editor, influential industry figures take the stage at Vogue and participate in hourly panel discussions that explore themes that seek to inspire and invite subtle envy among their audiences. The tales of ending a swimsuit session at noon for a lazy afternoon on a sandy beach in the Caribbean made her audience long for the Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Vogue America.

In such close proximity to the fashion elite, the intimate atmosphere fosters a sense of solidarity, a kind of cheerleading team spirit, that makes the audience nod, laugh, and applaud. The inner experiences of life as a young model, shared by Karlie Kloss and Edie Campbell, brought to life the pressures of such perceived privileges, transforming these sylph-like creatures into the girls next door.