Vogues

Vogues is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts, primarily related to fashion, music, and dance. In the context of fashion, a vogue is a prevailing style or fashion trend during a particular period. This can encompass clothing, hairstyles, makeup, and accessories, reflecting the aesthetic preferences and cultural influences of an era. For example, the flapper style of the 1920s represented a vogue of liberation and modernity.

Musically, vogue refers to a specific genre that originated in the LGBTQ+ ballroom scene of the late 1980s, particularly in New York City. This style of music is characterized by its electronic beats, repetitive synth lines, and often sampled vocal hooks. It gained mainstream recognition with songs like Madonna's "Vogue" in 1990, which brought the associated dance style to a wider audience.

The dance style known as voguing is closely linked to the music genre. It is a highly stylized form of modern house dance that emerged from the Harlem ballroom culture. Voguing features sharp, angular movements, dramatic poses, and expressive hand and arm gestures, often mimicking poses from fashion magazines, hence the name. Dancers, known as "vogueros," perform in competitions called "balls" where they showcase their skills in various categories. The dance form has evolved into several distinct styles, including Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Fem, each with its own unique characteristics and emphasis.