I’m very happy to share with you guys some wonderful news! I was invited this past Tuesday to be part of a great opportunity and ask director R.J. Cutler a question via conference call with other great bloggers about his upcoming release of The September Issue - 2-disc special edition, (Thanks to Jennifer for the invite!) As we all know the fashion and publishing industry have taken a hit but I wanted to know if anyone in the Vogue-universe had any idea what was about to come after the 2007 grand edition, here’s my question:

The September Issue of 2007 was been the biggest Vogue issue of all time, unfortunately we all know now that the magazine industry has taken a hit, at any point did Grace or Anna seem to worry that a decline would follow in the future?

R.J: “No, I have to say I can’t think of an instance, now again this is something that Tom Florio, might have been worrying about but you gotta remember in the Spring and Summer of 2007, very few people thought, except for the people who were watching the housing industry, culturally there’s wasn’t a lot of  widespread concern.  There was certainly an awareness that the fashion industry had grown into a global power house,  you see that again in the scene where Burt (Burton Tansky) is talking about shipping, he says, we are all having a great time here, but these guys (designers) don’t realize how big of a business it has become and how much of a demand there is for their product, that was something that Anna, as a business woman was aware of and you see that thought out the film. I don’t think anyone realized to what degree the rug was about to be pulled under the economy and under all the luxury businesses and under the publishing industry,  I can’t think of an instance where it was referred to.”

Although,  no one really knew the decline of the fashion industry would soon follow after 2007, Cutler did note that Tom Florio, could’ve been aware of the business environment but then again nothing is for certain. All we can do now is enjoy the glamour and fashion of Vogue’s hey-day and triumphant Issue ever.

I got the chance to preview the 2nd disc with the deleted and behind the scenes footage. The second DVD is like a cherry on top, you NEED to watch the funny and very REAL situations that happened between takes, if you liked the movie you cannot miss out to own this special edition set.  The DVD special 2-disc edition will be release on February 23rd for $29.99, you can also pre-order it online via Amazon and i-tunes.

LATEST NEWS : Calling all readers in New York City!!!

What: Discussion and Signing with André Leon Talley and Grace Coddington of Vogue and Director R.J. Cutler of The September Issue

Where: Union Square Barnes & Noble on February 25th, 2010

The September Issue Exclusive DVD Edition Featuring “Met Ball” Documentary Available Only at Barnes & Noble on February 23 2010!

New York, NY – February 12 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, today announced that a special 3-disc DVD edition of The September Issue, which will include never-before-seen “The Met Ball” mini-documentary directed by R.J. Cutler, will be offered exclusively at Barnes & Noble stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com). An intimate, funny and surprising look at Vogue‘s legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors, The September Issue is the captivating story of how they create the must-have Bible of fashion. Both a 2-disc edition and the Barnes & Noble special 3-disc edition of the DVD will be released by Lionsgate on February 23, 2010.

• Directed by: R.J. Cutler
• Produced By: R.J. Cutler, Eliza Hindmarch, Sadia Shepard
• Executive Produced By: Molly Thompson, Robert DeBitetto, Robert Sharenow, R.J. Cutler

A riveting behind-the-scenes look into the world of fashion, The September Issue debuts on DVD and digital download from Lionsgate.  An intimate, funny and surprising look at Vogue‘s legendary editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her team of larger-than-life editors, this is the captivating story of how they create the must-have Bible of fashion: The September Issue. Director RJ Cutler explores the untouchable glamour of Wintour’s Vogue to reveal the extraordinarily passionate people at its heart.  Hailed as “highly entertaining” (Time Out New York), “completely addictive” (Salon.com), “a hurricane of fabulousness” (New York Magazine) and “dishy, glitzy, vibrant and sensationally fun” (Entertainment Weekly), The September Issue stars a who’s who of fashion, featuring unprecedented access into the hallways of Vogue magazine, along with fashion royalty like Oscar De La Renta, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vera Wang, Thakoon, Karl Lagerfeld and more.  Available as a two-disc “Double Issue” DVD containing extensive bonus materials, including over 90 minutes of never-before-seen deleted scenes, audio commentary with the director and a photo gallery, The September Issue will be hitting stands on February 23, 2010 for the suggested retail price of $29.98.

At the eye of this annual fashion hurricane is the two-decade relationship between Anna and Grace Coddington, incomparable Creative Director and fashion genius. Through them, we see close-up the delicate creative chemistry it takes to remain at the top of the fashion field.  Now, with the biggest issue ever hanging in the balance, Anna and Grace confront the runways of Fashion Week, the backrooms of the world’s biggest designers, the high-stakes photo shoots – and each other – as the Vogue team scrambles to find the perfect look for each page of The September Issue.  Cutler delivers a riveting look into the world of fashion that is as fun, fabulous and fast-paced as the world it captures.

*DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Disc One:

• Audio commentary with director R.J. Cutler
• Deleted scenes
• Photo gallery
• Theatrical trailer

Disc Two:

• Over one hour of extra footage including 20 additional deleted scenes not seen in theaters

Deleted Scenes on Discs One and Two include:

• Exclusive additional footage inside the office at Vogue as Anna Wintour and her staff discuss the season’s trends, the 2008 presidential election coverage and more!
• Andre Leon Talley in Paris as he talks about his first designer outfit and gives travel advice for staying at the Ritz-Carlton, with additional footage of Andre giving the commencement address at the High School of Fashion Industries in New York City.
• Visits with Grace Coddington at her homes in New York City and on Long Island, as she talks about her inspirations and her other creative passions.
• Behind the scenes with designer Thakoon as he designs a dress, prepares to visit Vogue, holds a trunk show at Bergdorf Goodman and finally sees his work in Vogue.
• Scenes with Anna Wintour visiting designers such as John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, and Thakoon as well as Olivier Theyskens (Nina Ricci), Nicolas Ghesquiere (Balenciaga), Paulo Melim Andersson (Chloe) as well as Andre Leon Talley with designers Vera Wang and at jewelry designer Fred Leighton
• Anna Wintour and her daughter, Bee, at the “7th on Sale” event benefitting the NYC AIDS Fund.
• Grace Coddington at the Versace showroom in Paris showing her fashion sketches.
• Extended versions of Grace Coddington’s Couture shoot, Elissa’s Accessories shoot and the Sienna Miller cover shoot

Much love always,

Glendy