Vanity Fair and the Oscars: Navigating Challenges

This chapter analyzes Vanity Fair's strategic release of two Hollywood issues within one year and its implications during the Oscars season. It addresses the broader challenges Condé Nast faces, including declining revenues influenced by market conditions in China and shifting consumer behaviors towards luxury goods. Additionally, it critiques the artistic choices in Vanity Fair covers and discusses the importance of audience engagement in contemporary magazine publishing.