Vanity Fair Magazine

Vanity Fair Magazine is a monthly publication that covers entertainment, politics and culture.

Fast Facts

1. Founded: 1914
2. Founder: Conde Nast
3. Owner: Conde Nast Publications
4. Vice President & Publisher: Graydon Carter
5. Frequency: Monthly
6. Total average paid circulation: 1,161,788¹
7. Hosts a popular Academy Awards after-party
8. Notable celebrities who have graced the cover: Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman and Miley Cyrus
9. International editions include United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Italy

History

Originally, Vanity Fair was a men's fashion magazine known as Dress. The first issue was published in 1913. After just four issue it was renamed Dress and Vanity Fair. In 1914, is was renamed to Vanity Fair.

Vanity Fair was published from 1914 to 1936. During that time, contributors to the magazine included Dorothy Parker, Gertrude Stein, Aldous Huxley, T. S. Eliot and D. H. Lawrence. In 1936, during the Great Depression, Vanity Fair was folded into Vogue Magazine due to low advertising revenue.

Under new ownership, Conde Nast Publications revived the magazine in 1983. Today, Vanity Fair is published in the U.K., Spain, Germany, Italy and the U.S.

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