The Business of Magazines

[8eight]

When is the new UK Esquire out?

 

[callmejaeden]

L'Officiel Paris' Instagram account was deleted just on the day they were set to unveil Jackson Wang's global cover. Any thoughts or clues? I just noticed there was a fake @lofficielfrance account with a fake website for the magazine.

The same thing happened at the start of the year. They went from @lofficielparis to @lofficiel.paris, then returned to the original account a couple of months later.

Another piece of news about L'Officiel is that the French, Italian, and American editions seem to have moved from 6 to 7 issues per year (and the Hong Kong edition from 11 issues to 12 issues). That's if the July/August covers aren't digital only.

 

[fashman]

When is the new UK Esquire out?

Esquire UK is published quarterly,
So, Next: Autumn 2025 issue should be August 14 because The Summer 2025 issue was 15 May.

 

[tigerrouge]

Newsstand.co.uk has 14/08/2025 listed as the date of the next issue.

 

[fashionmarketeditor]

VANITY FAIR memo to staff from editorial director Mark Guiducci:

Hello everyone.

Over the past six weeks, we have talked a lot about focusing on the intersections between Vanity Fair’s core subjects — Hollywood, the arts, money, politics, and style — in modern ways, from newsletters to TikTok to new platforms that don’t yet exist.

Today, we will start working toward our new editorial strategy, gradually sunsetting our siloed vertical structure to focus on Vanity Fair as a whole. We will be moving away from news aggregation, reviews, and trade coverage. We will no longer think of something as a “Hive post” or a “HWD post.” We will treat each story as a Vanity Fair story.

This does not mean we are becoming less ambitious. The opposite is true. Transformations are not without difficulty, but I’m thrilled to say that we are hiring for a number of new positions. They include a global creative director to oversee visuals and design across all editions and platforms. They also include two senior editor positions and three new correspondents, each focusing on Hollywood, Washington, and Style, as well as producers and an entirely new social team. We will continue to add roles.

As we look ahead to the Hollywood Issue, my first, we are working on a redesign of the magazine that will influence the look of Vanity Fair on every platform, including our live events, from the Oscar Party to our presence at film festivals.

I’m also thrilled to announce that Claire Howorth will be stepping into the role of Deputy Editor, overseeing our stories everywhere that they may live. In this role, Claire will guide our day-to-day assignments, from quick turn reporting to longform narrative features to live events coverage.

I’m also happy to announce that Daniel Kile will become VP, Global Content Strategy. Video, social, operations, audience development, and events teams will report to Daniel, who will also work closely with departments across the building, from Revenue to Product and Technology. In this role, Daniel will also be collaborating with Simone Marchetti and our global HOEC as we look to grow Vanity Fair internationally.

My favorite thing about the past six weeks has been meeting each of you 1:1 and seeing firsthand the immense talent here at Vanity Fair. I also know that these weeks have been busy, often exhilarating, and I appreciate everyone who has stepped up.

Today and always, I want to encourage all of you to come to me with your ideas and questions. My door is always open. Most importantly, thank you for welcoming me to the team.

Mark

 

[callmejaeden]

French Condé Nast has been fined for not having measures in place to stop money laundering and/or financing of terrorism? In French and translated by Google.

Vogue France / September 2025, digital edition

 

[vogue22]

Now this is insane omg!

 

[callmejaeden]

Harper’s BAZAAR to Launch in Ecuador​

Harper's BAZAAR will officially launch in Ecuador on August 1, bringing the brand to 31 global editions.

PUBLISHED: JUL 16, 2025
Hearst Magazines International is proud to announce the official arrival of Harper’s BAZAAR Ecuador.In partnership with the business group M&M Media, the website will launch on August 1, and the print edition will be published bi-monthly. The first issue will hit newsstands on September 20, with 5,000 copies to be circulated nationwide, accompanied by a launch event on September 16.

With nearly 160 years of history, Harper’s BAZAAR is the longest-running fashion magazine worldwide, with 31 global editions. Celebrating the culture of fashion, Harper’s BAZAAR is the style resource for women at every age, showcasing visionary stylists, photographers and designers with authority and insider insight.

After a decade in editorial roles at various national magazines, most recently as editor at Forbes Ecuador, Daniela Segovia Velasteguí has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR Ecuador.

“Daniela is known for her outstanding character as a journalist and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to lead Harper’s BAZAAR Ecuador,” said Carlos Mantilla Batlle, president of M&M Media. “Daniela undoubtedly has the ability to drive this brand forward and bring this talented team great success.”

“Harper’s BAZAAR is synonymous with elegance, innovation, and high-quality journalism and we are ecstatic to bring the best of fashion to Ecuador,” said Mónica Heller, publisher of Harper’s BAZAAR Ecuador. “We have immense potential and are confident that with our vision and experience, this project will resonate throughout the entire country.”

Harper’s BAZAAR Ecuador will offer a multiplatform experience, including a robust digital presence, vibrant social media, and high-quality print editions, focusing on the latest global runway trends and the talent of local designers. Health and wellness will come with cutting-edge advice and products. At the same time, art, culture, travel and interior design will complement this editorial offering.

“We are thrilled to introduce the iconic Harper’s BAZAAR brand in Ecuador,” said Kim St. Clair Bodden, senior vice president of editorial and brand director of Hearst Magazines International. “Through our partnership with M&M Media, we will delight, inspire and connect with an audience of millions through their passion for fashion and culture.”

hearst.com
Missed this launch, Harper's Bazaar Interiors also launched in Brazil in the style of Harper's Bazaar Interieurs

 

[modela]

All these editions are so random .

 

[Melancholybaby]

All these editions are so random .

Right? Lol

My guess is, running a print publishing company like Hearst or Condé Nast in 2025, refusing easy licensing income wouldn't make a lot of sense.

 

[FashionFocus]

French Condé Nast has been fined for not having measures in place to stop money laundering and/or financing of terrorism? In French and translated by Google.
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Vogue France / September 2025, digital edition

This is a pretty big deal... especially in Europe.

 

[crmsn]

For transparency, here are the page counts from select Vogue September 2025 print editions. Only physical copies were considered as the digital versions like Vogue India, which lists just 146 pages online despite having a thicker print edition, were excluded for consistency.

Back covers were not counted as well, and the final page on my list reflects the last feature (ex: Last Look from Vogue US or Last Word from Vogue Scandinavia) from the magazine itself.

Vogue Korea	466
Vogue Philippines	416
Vogue US	376
Vogue Polska	304
Vogue Italia	290
Vogue UK	280
Vogue Germany	232
Vogue Hong Kong	230
Vogue Thailand	230
Vogue Australia	224
Vogue France	217
Vogue Japan	212
Vogue España	210
Vogue NL	210
Vogue CS	208
Vogue Singapore	202
Vogue Mexico	160
Vogue Latin America	120

Feel free to add anything here.

 

[8eight]

Can anybody post the BOF EE72 piece? Thank you

 

[callmejaeden]

EXCLUSIVE: Numéro Is Launching an American Edition​

Edited by Philip Utz, the biannual magazine boasts non-gendered fashion stories, and delves into the art world, too.
ByMILES SOCHA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 12:01AM

The covers of Numéro New York's first issue. NICK KNIGHT/COURTESY OF NUMERO


A NEW NUMBER: Coed fashion stories, substantial coverage of the contemporary art scene, surprising interview pairings and minimalist layouts are among the key features of Numéro New York, the American edition of the French magazine.

The new biannual title is to host a launch event Wednesday during New York Fashion Week, revealing Alton Mason and Taylor Hill as its cover stars, appearing alongside AI-generated models. The cover price of the debut 316-page issue is $30 and 80,000 copies are to be printed.

According to editor in chief Philip Utz, who also heads up Numéro Homme out of Paris, the New York title “unapologetically champions long-form, in-depth features by the sharpest voices shaping American culture.”

“It helps to know a few,” he added wryly, referring to the likes of art dealer Larry Gagosian, who sits down for a conversation with New York Times art critic Roberta Smith. A less expected, intensely Gen-Z pairing in the issue juxtaposes downtown fixture Julia Fox with red-lipped Paris content creator Lyas.

Meanwhile, Tina Barney and Vanessa Beecroft contribute fashion shoots, while Jeff Koons sits down for an expansive interview.

A fashion shoot by Tina Barney. TINA BARNEY/COURTESY OF NUMÉRO NEW YORK
Rick Owens inaugurates its back-page column, “Famous Last Words,” scrawling things he loves — cake, calm and empathy among them — and things he hates, such as entitlement, loafers, smugness and olives.

Numéro, founded in Paris in 1998 and published by Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers’ Mazarine Group, also counts editions in the Netherlands, China, Japan, Brazil and Germany.

The New York edition is to be distributed at major international art fairs, select galleries and such institutions as Fondation Louis Vuitton, Palais de Tokyo, MOCA and MoMA, in addition to specialty booksellers.

Its aim is to “forge an exciting bridge between the sophistication of French savoir-vivre (etiquette, in English) and the vibrancy of American culture,” according to the magazine, which will also have digital tentacles, including a presence on Instagram.

Alexander Fisher, formerly fashion director of WSJ, joins Utz as fashion director of Numéro New York. Utz is to split his time between Paris and New York.

A fashion image by Nick Knight for Numéro New York.