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| Title | Glamour |
| Editor | Samantha Barry |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Condé Nast |
| Firstdate | April 1939 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | glamour.com |
Glamour (magazine) is a monthly women's magazine published by Condé Nast in the United States, founded in April 1939 by Alexander Liberman and Vogue (magazine). The magazine is known for its focus on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, targeting a young, female audience, including Jennifer Lawrence, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. Over the years, Glamour has featured numerous celebrities, such as Julia Roberts, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, on its cover, and has been a platform for feminist voices, including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala Yousafzai, and Oprah Winfrey.
The magazine was first published in April 1939 as a women's magazine, with Vogue (magazine) editor Alexander Liberman at the helm. Initially, the magazine focused on fashion and beauty, but over the years, it expanded its scope to include lifestyle, entertainment, and politics, featuring articles on Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Nelson Mandela. In the 1960s and 1970s, Glamour became a platform for feminist voices, including Gloria Steinem, Betty Friedan, and Germaine Greer. The magazine has also featured interviews with influential women, such as Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, and Toni Morrison, and has covered significant events, including the Women's March on Washington, the Me Too movement, and the March for Our Lives.
As of 2020, the magazine has a circulation of over 2 million copies per month, with a readership of over 10 million women in the United States and around the world, including United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Germany. The magazine's target audience is young, urban women, including students at Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, and New York University, who are interested in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, and who follow influencers like Chiara Ferragni, Camila Coelho, and Aimee Song. The magazine's readership includes women from diverse backgrounds, such as Michelle Obama, Rihanna, and Priyanka Chopra, and has featured articles on diversity and inclusion, including interviews with Angela Davis, Cornel West, and Ta-Nehisi Coates.
The magazine's editorial content includes articles on fashion, beauty, relationships, and career development, featuring advice from experts like Sheryl Sandberg, Arianna Huffington, and Sara Blakely. The magazine also features interviews with celebrities, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and influencers like Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Gigi Hadid. In addition, the magazine covers significant events, such as the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Met Gala, and has featured articles on social justice issues, including climate change, racism, and sexism, with contributions from activists like Greta Thunberg, Colin Kaepernick, and Tarana Burke.
The magazine has won numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence and the ASME Award for Best Fashion Magazine, and has been recognized for its coverage of social justice issues, including women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice, with awards from organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign, and the NAACP. The magazine's editors, including Samantha Barry and Cindi Leive, have also been recognized for their contributions to the industry, with awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Fashion Group International.
The magazine has international editions in over 10 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia, and is published in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German. The international editions feature local content and celebrities, such as Kate Middleton, Catherine Deneuve, and Heidi Klum, and are tailored to the specific needs and interests of each market, with contributions from local influencers like Carine Roitfeld, Christine Centenera, and Veronica Ferraro.
The magazine has a strong digital presence, with a website and social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where it engages with its audience and shares content, including videos and podcasts, featuring interviews with influencers like Emma Chamberlain, Liza Koshy, and Shane Dawson. The magazine's digital content includes articles, blog posts, and newsletters, and covers a range of topics, from fashion and beauty to politics and social justice, with contributions from experts like Sarah Kendzior, Glenn Greenwald, and Sarah Kendzior. The magazine's digital presence has helped to expand its reach and engagement with its audience, including millennials and Gen Z readers, who follow influencers like TikTok's Charli D'Amelio and YouTube's PewDiePie.