Vanity Fair (magazine) facts for kids
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| Editor | Radhika Jones |
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| Categories | Culture |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Total circulation (Dec. 2019) |
1,225,706 |
| First issue | February 1983 |
| Company | Condé Nast |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 0733-8899 |
Vanity Fair is a popular monthly magazine from the United States. It covers many interesting topics like popular culture, the latest fashion, and important news happening around the world. The magazine is published by a company called Condé Nast.
The first version of Vanity Fair was printed a long time ago, from 1913 to 1936. Then, it was brought back in 1983. Today, there are five different versions of the magazine published in other countries around the world.
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What is Vanity Fair?
Vanity Fair is a magazine that comes out once a month. It's known for its articles and photos about famous people, new trends, and big events happening in the world. It tries to show what's popular and important right now.
A Look at Its History
The story of Vanity Fair actually has two main parts. It started a long time ago, then stopped, and then started again.
The First Magazine (1913-1936)
The very first Vanity Fair magazine began in 1913. It was a very popular magazine during its time, especially in the 1920s. It featured articles about arts, sports, and society. However, during a difficult economic time called the Great Depression, the magazine stopped being published in 1936.
The Magazine Returns (1983-Today)
Many years later, in 1983, the magazine was brought back to life. This new version of Vanity Fair quickly became very successful. It continued the tradition of covering popular culture, fashion, and important news. It also became known for its beautiful photography and in-depth interviews.
Who Publishes Vanity Fair?
Vanity Fair is published by a large media company called Condé Nast. This company publishes many other well-known magazines around the world. Condé Nast is famous for creating high-quality magazines that cover fashion, lifestyle, and news.
What Can You Read in Vanity Fair?
The magazine covers a wide range of topics. It aims to entertain and inform its readers about what's happening in the world of celebrities, style, and current events.
Fashion and Culture
A big part of Vanity Fair is about fashion and popular culture. This means you can find articles about new clothing trends, famous designers, and what celebrities are wearing. It also covers movies, music, TV shows, and art. The magazine often features stunning photos of actors, musicians, and other public figures.
Current Events and News
Vanity Fair also focuses on current events. This includes important news stories, politics, and social issues. The magazine often publishes long articles that explore these topics in detail. It might feature interviews with important people like politicians or leaders.
Who is the Editor?
The person in charge of the magazine is called the Editor-in-Chief. As of 2018, the Editor-in-Chief of Vanity Fair is Radhika Jones. The editor decides what goes into each issue of the magazine.
Images for kids
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Cover of November 1924 issue
See also
In Spanish: Vanity Fair (revista) para niños
