The first issue of Vogue, published in 1892, originally cost 10 cents.
Vogue began in New York as a weekly society and fashion publication. Its early content focused on social events, manners, lifestyle, and clothing for an affluent audience, rather than resembling the highly visual international fashion magazine associated with the name today.
The 10-cent price reflects the commercial context of late nineteenth-century American magazines. Vogue’s format, ownership, and editorial direction changed substantially after Condé Nast acquired it in 1909, helping transform the title into a major fashion authority.
The price is sometimes confused with the publication date, founding cost, or later issue prices. It refers specifically to the cover price printed for the inaugural issue. The first issue appeared on December 17, 1892.