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Sunday, November 7, 2010

First Draft

Michael Corona
Ms. Bogacka
English 101-0800
First Draft

Esquire is a magazine that is full of fashion advice, political commentary and smart editorials for successful men. That is why it is not difficult to see how Esquire magazines sell a certain type of image that they wish their male readers followed. In 2008, Esquire magazine was dedicated on getting their readers to portray a more successful, groomed man look in society.

In 2008, esquire magazine published various articles suggesting what men should do to become the “groomed” successful man they displayed in their magazine. In one of the various article published by Esquire in 2008, it states that “Nobody likes to shave every day. It’s time consuming and irritating but it’s what men do” (Cutler 47). The article then follows by claiming emphasizing that people who don’t shave everyday look scruffy and lazy, and follows up by explaining how to shave with a straight razor. This just proves that if Esquire is willing to publish an article which shuns the fuzz every man has and supports the annoying task that is shaving, that Esquire is claiming that if you are not clean shaved you are not a groomed, successful male, which takes away from ones masculinity.

But according to Esquire, there is an exception if you do wish to have a beard. According to “Mind the Beard,” an article in Esquire magazine, “Now things are different. People tend to have jobs and fewer diseases, and beards require more tailoring” (Martin 50). The article follows by showing a detailed illustration of how a well-kept beard should be in order for the man to not look stuck up, or raggedy. Even though the well-kept beard does not require a man to shave daily, he must still trim and do touch ups to his beard regularly. This article helps support the idea that Esquire magazine was trying to convey a groomed image towards their male readers in 2008.

Not only did Esquire magazine show, and tell you how to shave, but they also printed an article with all of the best grooming items for 2008. “The 2008 Grooming Award,” lists every item a man would need. The article spans from moisturizer, to body wash, to shaving cream and cologne. It explained in detail why each product was preferred over its competition and also showed men where to find it and how much it would cost. Showing how expensive or, inexpensive maintaining the groomed look can be.

Not only did Esquire want their readers to look groomed, but they also wanted their readers to “dress accordingly” (Casual Style 119). The article speaks about how casual has changed and gives ideas for a better looking casual look. It hints at what men should wear during certain activates as well as to what men should wear while hanging out. Showing a more sophisticated look since Oxford shirts were the go to guys when in doubt.

A recent study done by Men’s Health on men ages 18 through 59 shows that mens perspective on grooming has changed over the years. Of those surveyed “89% think that being well-groomed gives them a competitive edge. 67% think its more important for a man to look his best today than it was ten years ago” (Man 38).

In 2008, the ideal masculinity was a groomed, successful type of masculinity. This was seen through by the most popular male celeberties of 2008, which were “Zack Efron and Brad Pitt” (Easely). These men portray the groomed, successful look that Esquire magazine was also trying to convey for the year of 2008. Every man envied these celebrities because they achieved the ideal masculine look of the 2008.


Work Cited Page:

• Martin, Peter. “Mind the Beard Line”. Esquire. Esquire May. 2008. Vol 149. Issue 5.General One File. Pg 50. Web. 24 Oct. 2010

• Cutler, Rodney. “Shaving Everyday”. Esquire. Esquire, Feb. 2008. Vol 149. Issue 2.General One File. Pg 47. Web. 20 Oct. 2010

• The (new) Laws of Casual Style.”. Esquire. Esquire, Mar. 2008. Vol 149. Issue 3.General One File. Pgs. 118-128. Web. 20 Oct. 2010

• Cutler, Rodney. “The 2008 Grooming Awards.” Esquire. Esquire, Nov. 2008. Vol 150. Issue 5. General One File. Pgs. 67-72. Web. 20 Oct. 2010

• Easley, Tabitha. “The 6 Most Popular Male Celebrities of 2008.” 18 Dec. 2008. Associated Content. Web. 20 Oct. 2010

• “Man vs. Man.” Advertising Age. EbscoHost.com. 13 June. 2005. Vol. 76. Iss.24. Pg. 2-42. Web. 20 Oct. 2010

• “Esquire.” Magazines.com Web. 20 Oct. 2010
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2 comments:

  1. Miss BNovember 9, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    I've e-mailed you my comments and points for your first draft.

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  2. Gladys OtavaloNovember 12, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    a) The draft's biggest strength is men's magazine creates a true masculine's image through of advertising.
    b) I think the first draft is well organized and development but if can use little more information about your second resources, it will be better.

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