Cosmopolitan - Worldwide

[Benn98]

Wait a second.. The word SEX is no where on that cover. Is this really Cosmo?? When has sex not been printed as a cover line? I guess Joanna really is trying new things.

Oh not at all, , it's probably because the pearl clutching sect of society is breathing down their neck:

Too Racy? Retailers to Put Blinders on Cosmopolitan
By Alexandra Steigrad

COVER UP: A trade group called the National Center on Sexual Exploitation has been on a crusade to hide what it deems the “p*rn*gr*ph*c” covers of Cosmopolitan Magazine from the eyes of minors.

On Wednesday, the Washington, D.C.-based group claimed to have won its first battle by getting Rite Aid and Delhaize America — owner of Hannaford stores and Food Lion — to agree to place Cosmopolitan “behind blinders” in their stores “due to the magazine’s inappropriate content and covers.”

Rite Aid confirmed the news, adding: “We will continue to carry this publication. We are working to place future issues of this publication behind pocket shields.”

WWD reached out to Delhaize America for confirmation but did not receive a response by press time.

Victoria Hearst, the sister of Patty Hearst and granddaughter of William Randolph Hearst — aka founder of Hearst Corp., publisher of Cosmopolitan — spearheaded this latest development beginning in April, along with a campaign dubbed “Cosmo Harms Minors.” Hearst is a partner with the NCSE on the campaign for Cosmo to be sold to adults only and have the cover wrapped “like all other p*rn magazines in retail shops,” according to the organization, which confirmed that Victoria Hearst receives dividends from Hearst Corp. (More on that in a moment).

Dawn Hawkins, executive director of the NCSE, said Cosmo’s placement would be altered in all 4,600 Rite Aid stores and the 1,000-plus Food Lion and Hannaford stores. Asked if she believed Cosmo’s sales would be harmed, Hawkins pivoted and instead cited a poll, which surveyed about 1,000 people if they thought the magazine’s covers were “inappropriate for viewers of all ages.” About 65 percent agreed.

“We are just bringing this to the attention of the retailers and helping them to see that their customers also want this magazine removed from the view of children,” she offered. “We hope that covering it sends the message to shoppers that Cosmo is not a women’s friendly magazine, but that it really is pushing women to accept the pornified and sexually violent culture around us. Once people realize what Cosmo is really promoting, we expect that either sales will drop or Cosmo will be forced to change their course.”

As to why the organization was targeting Cosmo, which features similar cover stars in similar poses and fashions as other women’s magazines, Hawkins said: “The content in Cosmopolitan Magazine is very different from the other women’s magazines in the checkout line. Many people think that it is just another magazine with beauty, fashion and health tips, but Cosmo is actually just another p*rn magazine glamorizing and legitimizing a dangerous lifestyle — pushing readers to try violent, group or anal sex. Articles often encourage readers to engage in one-night stands or random hookups with strangers. The magazine is p*rn*gr*ph*c and should be treated as such, meaning specifically that it should not be in plain view of children at the checkout line.”

In response, the magazine said: “Cosmopolitan is the most successful global media brand for young women, publishing 60 editions in 79 countries and 32 languages. Its award-winning content is produced for adults by leading female journalists. We are proud of all that the brand has achieved for women around the world in the areas of health, relationships, career, politics, equality and social issues.”

Defining “p*rn*gr*phy” has historically been complicated, to say the least.

In April, Victoria Hearst gave a press conference at the National Press Club in which she defined p*rn*gr*phy as “the depiction of erotic behavior as in pictures or writing intended to cause sexual excitement.”

She prefaced her speech by offering: “I’m a born-again Christian, got saved in December ’95 — praise the Lord.”

Hearst defined her mission as such: “We’re not trying to censor Cosmo. We’re not trying to put it out of business. All we’re saying is, you want to print p*rn*gr*phy, I can’t stop you,” she said. “If I was queen of the Hearst Corporation, this magazine would no longer exist, and the editor in chief and all the people there would be on unemployment.”

She also addressed her family name, noting that her opposition to Cosmo isn’t part of a “family feud.”

Hearst expounded on that relationship on a TV show called “MidPoint” in April, offering: “I have my inheritance and The Bible says that the wealth of the wicked is laid up for the just. I can use my inheritance to fight my company’s publication. And anyone who wants to call that hypocrisy is just plain wrong.”

Source: WWD.com

 

[versustito]

Chile Cosmopolitan August 2015: Sofia Vergara

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[MON]

Lol what a dumb article. As long as Playboy is alive, Cosmo need not worry a single thing.

Demi looks HOT! Unbelievable

 

[Leonardo]

Cosmopolitan France - September 2015

Editorial: "Dans Un Cocon"
Photographer: Djamel Boucly
Stylist: Vanessa Coquet
Hair: Yuji Okuda
Make Up: Miky
Model: Daniela Freitas




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[GlamorousBoy]

COSMOPOLITAN Czech September 2015: Sarah Jessica Parker

source: bauermedia.cz

 

[fluxxx]

^^ wow that looks horrible

 

[Benn98]

How on earth did they manage to make SJP look like a second rate drag queen? Is this a reprint from her US feature?

 

[KateTheGreatest]

COSMOPOLITAN Czech September 2015 - easily one the worst covers I've ever seen.

 

[GlamorousBoy]

well, to me, Czech cover is better than original US cover... I agree it is a bit inappropriate to stylize her like this (but that is not Czech edition business), but use this pic from the shoot on the cover is much better choice than the US one

 

[gazebo]

This face will haunt me in the coming days...and nights.

 

[jemina]

How on earth did they manage to make SJP look like a second rate drag queen?

It's not that hard. She already looks like one.

 

[TNF]

I noticed the Dutch Cosmopolitan has reprinted a fashion editorial (with Nadine Leopold, from the USA Cosmo) I've seen in this topic about one year ago. And they did that before, with Elsa Hosk's retro hair editorial.

Lazy? Lack of money to produce something current? Reprinting texual content of 1 year ago is o.k., but fashion and make-up have to be as current as possible. And... people aren't able to buy the clothes anymore.

 

[Fotoholic24]

US Cosmopolitan October 2015: Lauren Conrad by Eric Ray Davidson

Lauren Conrad Says She's Pretty Basic, But Pretty Happy
The star talks The Hills, fashion, and her relationship with Heidi Montag.

On fashion being her passion: "Television was just sort of an accident… I never felt really strongly about it. But fashion is something I feel passionate about. If I hadn't done TV, I still would have ended up in the [fashion] industry, but I definitely wouldn't be in the position I am now."

On being basic: "I probably am pretty basic. But I'm also a pretty happy person, so that's okay with me."

On whether she has any thoughts on Heidi Montag proclaiming that she forgave Lauren for trying to ruin her life: "No… I'm not really involved in that anymore. I don't think it has anything to do with me. You just have to focus on the good people in your life. Focusing on what you lose is only going to make you sad."

On not being bitter about The Hills: "When I did television, scandal was always around me. And I think one of the best things [about that] for me is that your life becomes more big picture. You have to develop a thick skin really quickly. It toughened me up, which is good."

On former flame Brody Jenner hosting his own sex- and dating- advice show: "My husband told me [about it]. I didn't know!… He has a lot of experience… so sure, depending on what kind of advice you want."

Cosmopolitan.com

If someone find the cover picture without text can please posted here or on her thread?

 

[Srdjan]

Beautiful cover. Lauren looks pretty basic, as she suggests, and that's why the cover is so nice. Just look back at Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj etc..

 

[MON]

I think it's a pretty cover. Her smile is captivating and infectious. But that outfit tho.. and that cleavage. Meh.

I'm really having a hard time looking at COSMO's new layout. It feels undone recently?

 

[Deleted member 45369]

White backgrounds aren't very "cosmo" I hate when editors start to dismiss the legacies of magazines. (Cough Glenda Bailey Cough)

 

[Benn98]

Looks like she's wearing a nightdress. This is your typical Lauren Conrad cover, but it makes more sense given that she's so popular on newsstands.

 

[jal718]

Great cover

 

[versustito]

Cosmopolitan Chile September 2015 : Sarah Jessica Parker

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[Benn98]

And I thought the Czech's were clueless enough to go with this shot, but Chile took it quite a few steps further by adding all that glitter and 'fiesta!'. It's a bit much even for an anniversary issue.