What Is Vanity Fair Magazine?
Vanity Fair is a monthly American magazine of popular culture, fashion, and current affairs. It was founded in 1983 by S.I. Newhouse Jr., the son of publishing magnate S.I. Newhouse Sr. The magazine is published by Condé Nast, a division of Advance Publications. Vanity Fair's headquarters are in New York City.
Vanity Fair's mission statement is "to provide its readers with the best possible coverage of popular culture, fashion, and current affairs." The magazine does this by publishing a mix of features, interviews, profiles, and investigative journalism. Vanity Fair is known for its in-depth reporting on high-profile celebrities, politicians, and other public figures. The magazine also covers the latest trends in fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
Vanity Fair has a long history of publishing iconic covers. Some of the most famous covers include:
- The June 1983 cover, featuring a portrait of Arnold Schwarzenegger by photographer Annie Leibovitz
- The August 1991 cover, featuring a pregnant Demi Moore by Annie Leibovitz
- The June 1993 cover, featuring a nude Kate Moss by Mario Testino
- The March 2003 cover, featuring a pregnant Angelina Jolie by Annie Leibovitz
- The July 2018 cover, featuring a group portrait of the cast of the TV show "This Is Us" by Annie Leibovitz
Vanity Fair has won numerous awards, including 24 National Magazine Awards and 19 World Press Photo Awards. The magazine has also been recognized for its contributions to photography, fashion, and journalism.
Vanity Fair is one of the most popular magazines in the world. It is published in 26 countries and has a global readership of over 1 million. The magazine is also available online and via mobile app.
Notable Contributors
Vanity Fair has published work by some of the most famous writers, photographers, and illustrators in the world. Some of the magazine's notable contributors include:
- Writers: Truman Capote, Gore Vidal, Joan Didion, Christopher Hitchens, Maureen Dowd, and John Jeremiah Sullivan
- Photographers: Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, Mario Testino, and Herb Ritts
- Illustrators: Edward Sorel, David Levine, and Robert Risko
Controversy
Vanity Fair has been involved in several controversies over the years. In 1995, the magazine published an article by journalist Jeffrey Toobin that accused Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. The article led to an investigation by Ken Starr, which ultimately did not find any evidence of wrongdoing by Thomas. In 2005, the magazine published an article by journalist David Kirkpatrick that accused former President Bill Clinton of having an affair with Monica Lewinsky. The article led to a lawsuit by Lewinsky, which was eventually settled out of court.
Despite the occasional controversy, Vanity Fair remains one of the most respected magazines in the world. It is a trusted source of information on popular culture, fashion, and current affairs.
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