Founded in 1939 in the United States, the Conde Naste publication Glamour, originally went by the name “Glamour of Hollywood.” Promising its readers the “Hollywood way to fashion, beauty and charm,” the magazine sold at only 15 cents an issue.
Originally centered on fashion and beauty, as women’s rights evolved so did the magazine. It was the first magazine to address its female readers from a viewpoint outside of the home, which drastically changed the magazine industry. Today, Glamour provides women with not only inspirational and accessible style ideas, but also articles on relationships, health and women’s issues. Glamour has gained extensive recognition over the years for its revolutionary steps in the magazine industry.
In addition to its steps in women’s rights, the publication was the first magazine to put an African American woman on its cover, as well as the first to extensively right about abortion rights. The American Society of Magazine Editors awarded Glamour the “National Magazine Award” in 1992 for the abortion coverage.
The magazine does its part in paying recognition back to its public as well. Both the Glamour “Woman of the Year” award and “Top College Women Awards” acknowledge outstanding women in their respective category. The 2011 Women of the Year Awards will be held on November 7, 2011 in New York City.
Now equipped with daily blogs on beauty, fashion and lifestyle, you can catch up on up to the minute news while you wait for your monthly print addition. Check it out at www.glamour.com.
