Star Image

"A star is an image not a real person that is constructed out of a range of materials"

Richard Dyer



Gwen Stefani

Love. Angel. Music. Baby.



This shows her as a star as her hair and makeup are very stylish with possible references to Marilyn Monroe or Madonna, both huge stars.
The Dyer concept could apply to this as the image is blurry, suggesting an element of surrealism.



The Sweet Escape

Shes very sleek and stylish here with the diamonds and sunglasses. It looks quite heavily photoshopped - something that is related to the star image. It also relates to the Dyer concept again as it makes her less realistic.The suggestion that shes naked may appeal to men

Single:

The Sweet Escape

Shes dressed as a prisoner with the stripes and handcuffs but in a stylish way. She is known for her unique style and that linked with the narrative of escape and the cover showing her in prison suggests she has a nonconformist attitude.

Single:

4 in the Morning

This is more stripped back and simple than the others. Shes dressed in a white t-shirt. This may be appeal to the mass audience as she still looks like a star but because of the simplicity she is more relateable to normal people. Its mostly black and white which is now considered a modern way of showing photos etc. I don't think this cover relates to the Dyer concept due to its simplicity.