Vogue's New $1,575-Yearly-Subscription Site, and the Things You Should Buy Instead

Vogue's new archive website went live today. Quiver! It contains every single page from every issue of the magazine since its 1892 debut. Chills! Subscribers can search by decade, brand, designer, even photographer -- it's every fashion-obsessed girl's eye paradise. Just think of all of the retro outfit inspiration that lie in these digital pages and the knowledge -- my god, the style knowledge!

"It's a wildly impressive undertaking to organize such a massive amount of information, and bravo to Vogue for providing a great tool for researching the historical context of moments in fashion and society," says New York mag's The Cut blog.

I see you -- opening a new tab now to find this coveted collection of content already... Not so fast, fashionista. It's not as easy as typing "www.vogue.com." First, you have to go to WGSN's site (the host for this "impressive undertaking"). Then, you'll have to fill out this form. Then, you just wait. The site states, "In supplying your contact details you are agreeing to WGSN responding to your inquiry about the Vogue Archive." So that doesn't even get you in apparently.

And oh, it'll also cost you a whopping $1,575 for a yearly subscription. (Womp womp.) And to that, I say, geezus christmas, holy crap, for realsies?, why lord why?! That’s a little steep for access to something you can't even own. You can use it, sure, but it's not on your bookshelf like the rest of your Vogue issues. Lame.

So I propose to not be this idiotic. Instead, splurge on these other things that also cost around $1,575:

Anya Hindmarch Mini Huxley Woven Leather Tote ($1,595 at Net-A-Porter), a high-shine metallic leather carryall that is to die for. Perfect for an overnight stay or for your everyday shopping needs, this will give your wardrobe the wow factor.

Maison Martin Margiela Goat Hair Vest ($1,525 at Barneys.com), something you can wear with turtlenecks, sweaters, even T-shirts. It’ll keep you warm all winter, not to mention stylish. Plus, when you're done with it, you can store it in your very own fashion archives.

Christian Louboutin Vicky 120 Suede Boots ($1,595 at MyTheresa.com), which I have no words for. It's just a classic pair of boots that you can wear for years and years to come. I'm in love! OMG!

Starbucks Every Single Day ($4.30 per day at any Starbucks in town) -- I did the math. At $1,575 per year, that's about $131 per month or roughly $4.38 per day, which gets you just about any designer beverage -- hot or cold -- from our beloved chain coffeehouse in the tall size.


The end -- just don't be stupid, that's all. If you've got it to spend, use your moolah wisely.