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The article discusses the popularity of magazines targeting fashionable African American males as of June 2006. The range of titles include the more debonair offerings of Condé Nast's GQ and Hearst Magazines' Esquire-the monthly has named hip-hop producer Pharrell and musician André 3000 Best Dressed Men in the World--as well as the laddie-inspired King, published by Harris Publications, and Star Media's Smooth. In September 2006, Vibe will debut V-Style, a stand-alone lifestyle supplement for progressive African American men that will cover the best in fashion, footwear, cars and spirits.

The article offers world news briefs related to fashion. Celebrity Ashley Tisdale stated that she has no interest in her own clothing line. Jo Malone, founder of Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., is one of the cast of the four-part television series which acts as a mentor to budding entrepreneurs who hope to bring their products to the market. SPEC Entertainment is organizing runways shows, presentations and parties for fashion clients including Michael Kors, Vera Wang and Tom Ford.

The article offers news briefs related to the fashion industry in the U.S. Recording artist Madonna posed for photographer Steven Klein to appear in the new Dolce & Gabbana spring advertisement campaign. The magazine "Metropolitan Home" was closed by Hachette Filipacchi Media US Inc. to pool its investment into the magazine "Elle Decor." The periodical "Self" received criticism for over-retouching singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson on its September 2009 cover.

The article offers news briefs related to the fashion industry in the U.S. Lincoln Center appointed Stephanie Winston Wolkoff as director of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell stopped wearing the clothes by designer Eileen Fisher after the latter expressed that plus size was not the image they were targeting. "Vogue" editor in chief Anna Wintour was included in the list of President Barack Obama's Committee on the Arts and Humanities.

The article presents information on recent developments related to the fashion industry. According to figures provided to the Audit Bureau of Circulations' Rapid Report, women's fashion magazines shows another six months of contraction during the first half of the year 2009. Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment has taken a 51%ownership stake in London-based Storm Model Management Ltd.

The article offers news briefs related to the fashion industry. Keith Johnson, antique buyer at Anthropologie store, was chosen to be the subject of the eight-part television (TV) series Man Shops Globe by Sundance Channel. Australian actress Cate Blanchett will be the cover girl of "Vogue Australia" magazine as part of its 50th anniversary. Opera New Media launches the Rachelzoe.com website which will feature several apparel and accessories from the fashion designer.

The article offers news briefs related to fashion. Frédéric Fekkai has been elected as a member of the board at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Condé Nast Publications is suing the British protectorate of Turks and Caicos and its tourist board for failing to pay over $1 million for advertising appearing in 2007 and 2008 issues of several magazines. Lucky associate publisher Karin Tracy will leave her post to join Time Inc.

The article offers information on developments related to publishing in the fashion industry. Publishers Campbell Milligan and Chris Searl of the periodical "Monster Children," will not be able to publish photographer Hedi Slimane's shot of model Kate Moss for their cover, as their distributors have got to know that Moss is partially topless in the photograph. Associate publisher Katherine Rizzuto has resigned from her post after just over a year with the periodical "InStyle."

The article presents information on recent developments in the U.S. fashion industry. Newspaper editor Paula Froelich and her book, "Mercury in Retrograde" were honored by Dallas socials on June 18, 2009 at the Rosewood Mansion at Turtle Creek hotel in Dallas, Texas. Time Inc. has reorganized its News Business Unit, and has promoted executive vice president John Squires as head of digital initiatives. Art photographer Walter Pfeiffer has reinvented himself as a fashion photographer.

The article presents information on the fashion journalism. Fashion editor Michael Kinsley has been fired by the magazine "Time." A cover story titled "The End of Excess: Is This Crisis Good for America?" by Kurt Anderson has been turned into a book named "Reset: How This Crisis Can Restore Our Values and Renew America." Queen Rania of Jordan will feature on the cover of "Conde Nast Traveler,"'s September 2009 issue.

The article offers news briefs related to the fashion industry. Fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa is upset that his designs were included in the Costume Institute exhibit The Model As Muse. The square neck tank dress worn by the U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is reportedly designed by Michael Kors and not by Azzedine Alaïa. Golf World publisher Tom Nolan is joining Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. as senior vice president, Polo Golf and Tennis.

The article offers information on the personnel changes in the U.S. fashion industry. Parfums Givenchy Inc. has appointed Uma Thurman, who will head the launching of a new women's fragrance from the company. Elizabeth Sulcer has left her job as fashion designer at the magazine "BlackBook," and Gary Armstrong, chief marketing officer of Wenner Media Inc. has resigned from the position.

The article offers updates on people surrounding the fashion business and advertising in the U.S. Model manager Bethann Hardison is cited to appear in a new Target Corp.'s television commercial that celebrates diversity. Former "Cosmopolitan" magazine's executive editor Michele Promaulayko will join "Women's Health" journal as its new editor in chief. Director Tom Ford is stated to direct his men's wear and eyewear advertising campaigns and has been shooting the photographs for the first time.

The article offers news briefs related to the fashion industry. Eilidh MacAskill is joining British division of the magazine "In Style" as its editor in chief. Actress Pamela Anderson will feature in the advertising campaign of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood's spring collection. Singer Christina Aguilera shooted for jeweler Stephen Webster's spring advertising campaign.

The article offers updates related to the developments in fashion industry. A documentary film about "Vogue" magazine, directed by R. J. Cutler, focuses on the preparation for the September 2007 issue of the magazine. Designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough have been selected to guest curate avant-garde fashion publication "A Magazine" of Belgium. The January 2009 issue of "Essence" will be dedicated to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and other notable African-Americans.

The article offers news briefs related to the fashion industry in the U.S. Two media companies, American Media Inc. and Quadrangle Partners, are facing pressure from creditors. Celebrity Sienna Miller won 53,000 pounds, or $78,000, in damages from Big Pictures, a British picture agency, using the British 1997 Protection from Harassment Act against paparazzi. Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta opted for the East Coast location for his spring 2008 advertising campaign.

The article offers information about the Fashion Rocks magazine in the U.S. It states that the magazine has a couture gloss and profiles talented musicians who will perform during the Fashion Rocks events and performers who inspire through their sense of style. The magazine is seen to reflect Vogue relative to its quality and scope.

The article reports that according to the Publishers Information Bureau, advertising pages in fashion magazines in the U.S. decreased by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of the year 2008 and by 8.2 percent in the second quarter of the year compared with 2007. Some of the magazines include "Marie Claire," "Vogue," "Glamour" and "Vanity Fair."

The article offers information on a special event in which Michelle Obama, wife of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, highlights the celebration. During the event, Obama is clad with a black ensemble by Isabel Toledo, which is said to correspond to the cardinal rule of style of New York's fashion industry. At a reception, she was introduced by André Leon Talley to the crowd. According to observers, Obama talked to people unhurriedly and eagerly to connect a personal level.

The article offers dressing suggestions for interns seeking to enter the publishing industry. It is suggested that one shouldn't overdress in order to show up too professional and also one shouldn't either dress to fashionably. It is suggested that one should avoid wearing flip-flops. Furthermore it is suggested that one shouldn't go for short dresses either.

The article offers world news briefs related to fashion. Antoine Arnault's appointment as a member of the committee for editorial independence at Les Echos has provoked an outcry from the Society of Journalists. Stephanie Seymour has been everywhere, from a new Gap campaign to appearing as the cover girl of the spring-summer issue of Pop magazine, to her work as brand ambassador for Chantelle.

This section offers news briefs related to the fashion sector. Lauren Goldstein Crowe will leave portfolio.com when her contract expires in March 2008. The 10th anniversary issue of "ESPN The Magazine" hit newsstands with a cover line that reads, Wow Were 10! Now What? Jessica Musumeci has been promoted to creative director and Mike Reddy to design director of the "Seventeen" magazine.

This section offers news briefs related to the fashion business. "Vogue" magazine editor in chief Anna Wintour is rumored to be having conflict with her Paris, France counterpart Carine Roitfeld. Conde Nast International has made several changes to its management team. Reed Elsevier Group plans to sell its Reed Business Information division.

This section offers news briefs related to fashion and the clothing industry. According to surveys, Kenneth Cole took at the Bryant Park tents during the New York Fashion Week. ABC's "Good Morning America" launches another runway show for the episode of "All My Children." The "Los Angeles Times" has tapped its fourth editor in three years, Russ Stanton, who has served as innovation editor and Jack Clunder was named president.

The article offers news briefs relate to fashion and publishing business as of December 2007. Fashion magazine "Vogue" has chosen its in-house advertising agency Vogue Studio. Kelly Killoren Bensimon has recently launched her first jewelry collection Kelly for Kelly Killoren Bensimon at Bloomingdale's. Editor-in-chief Jane Chestnutt and lifestyle director Davida Sidrane plans to increase the beauty pages in the "Woman's Day."

This section offers news briefs on publications and publishing companies involved in the fashion industry. After News Corp. purchased Dow Jones, Rupert Murdoch addressed the Dow Jones staff that "Wall Street Journal" needs to help people fight poverty. Based on the article, the role of fashion guru Tim Gunn at Liz Claiborne as chief creative officer seemed to create a conflict of interest with his role as a fashion advice columnist for "OK!." Brook Busey, also known as Diablo Cody, will be a columnist of "Entertainment Weekly."

This section offers news briefs on the U.S. fashion industry. Donna Karan's new Collection campaign features a sun-kissed Kate Moss showing off her sexy and sultry side. Eight states, from California to New York, are filing lawsuits against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. regarding the Camel Farm advertisement that ran adjacent to an independent rock music section in the November 15, 2007 issue of "Rolling Stone." A biopic film will be directed by Ridley Scott focusing the Gucci dynasty.

This section offers news briefs related to fashion. Portfolio senior writer Daniel Roth will transfer to "Wired" with the same position. "The New York Times" will cut jobs in 2008. "People StyleWatch" publisher Michelle Myers claims it's benefiting by being the safe celebrity title as brands like Cover Girl sign on.

This section offers news briefs concerning fashion magazines. "La Tribune," wants to sell it and buy rival newspaper "Les Echos" from Pearson Group plc. Paul Caine, group publisher of The People Group, was promoted to president of the division while Dave Morris, president and publisher of "Entertainment Weekly," will leave the company after 21 years. "GQ" magazine is launching GQ Rules, a 30-day online program where its editors Glenn O'Brien, Jim Moore and Adam Rapoport will provide style tips for men via written anecdotes and short video clips.

This section offers news briefs on the fashion industry. According to sources, Jennifer Connelly, who often wears Balenciaga, will be sporting Nicolas Ghesquire's sculptural floral-printed designs in the house's spring campaign. Time Style & Design will increase its frequency to seven issues in 2008 from five this year. Meanwhile, Time magazine said that Priscilla Painton, the magazine's deputy managing editor and a 20-year staffer at the newsweekly, will leave at the end of the year.

The article discusses issues of interest to people in the fashion industry. Belgian fashion designer Veronique Branquinho celebrates the 10th anniversary of her label at the MoMu fashion museum in Antwerp, Belgium. Hearst Home Group hired designers Celerie Kemble for "House Beautiful" and Annie Selke for "Country Living" to design apartments that reflect the aesthetic of each magazine. Rapper Jay-Z filmed the music video for his song "America Gangster" at the Esquire North triplex apartment before its opening.

This section offers news briefs on the fashion industry. L'Uomo Vogue's October 2007 issue will feature a 20-page spread on musician Michael Jackson, shot by Bruce Weber, to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Jackson's smash album "Thriller." BusinessWeek will finally unveil on October 12 an extensive redesign that has been in the works since last fall. Lifestyle and entertainment blog network Sugar Publishing stated that it is moving into the search business and intends to acquire fashion search engine ShopStyle.

The article offers news briefs related to fashion. British publishing company Emap plans to start auctioning its businesses such as Grazia, B2B publishing including WGSN and the radio division. Thirteen artists from Creative Growth have interpreted the Fall 2007 collections for the "Paper" magazine. The television show "Mad Men" was featured in the issues of "New York Times" newspaper.

The article looks at the performance of fashion magazines in terms of their advertising pages in the first half of 2007. According to Media Industry Newsletter, the first half looked positive overall for most fashion magazines, as some rebounded off of soft year-ago periods while others kept their momentum after strong performances. Of the women's titles, "Allure," "Glamour" and "Harper's Bazaar" posted double-digit gains.

The article presents information on the results of the Seventeen International Summit at Hearst's New York headquarters. According to the topics discussed at the summit, teens across the globe are concerned with beauty, dating and fashion. Hearst gathered the editors of Seventeen's 13 international editions to discuss challenges and trends at their titles.

The article offers information on "Teen Vogue," a magazine for teenagers in the U.S. Since the MTV reality show "The Hills," based on Teen Vogue intern Lauren Conrad, returned in the middle of January 2007, newsstand sales for the Condé Nast teenager title have increased by double digits over 2006. "Teen Vogue" will repeat in October 2007 its weekend-long Fashion U event, where teenagers attend seminars and classes to learn about the business of fashion.

The article presents news briefs related to fashion. Amy Churgin was promoted as senior vice president for Cond Nast Media Group, overseeing corporate sales. Meredith Anello and Andy Ringnes, who won Cosmopolitan's Fun, Fearless Couple of the Year honor. Advertising virtuoso David Droga suggested having New York restaurant-goers donate $1 for tap water on World Water Day.

The article announces career developments involving employees in the fashion magazine industry, including Jillian Mackenzie, who was named deputy editor of "Allure" magazine, Didi Gluck, who was named executive beauty director and deputy editor of "Shape" magazine, and Carrie Sloan, who was named editor in chief of "Tango " magazine.

The article focuses on the move by Starworks Co., an international casting agency, to launch a new public relations department. Starworks has booked celebrities for fashion advertising campaigns and magazine shoots for Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Burberry, among others. Now the company is aiming to turn itself into a full-service firm for its high-profile clients through a new public relations department. Jennifer Meyer, formerly Club Monaco's director of public relations, will head the division.

The article reports on separate parties to be held by two of Condé Nast Publications' magazines in Paris, France in January 2007. The New Yorker editor in chief David Remnick, with vice president and publisher Lou Cona, will host a party to introduce new fashion editor Susan Morrison. Vanity Fair's editor in chief Graydon Carter will host a dinner to celebrate designer Diane von Furstenberg and fashion and style director Michael Roberts, who was previously fashion editor at The New Yorker.

The article offers news briefs on fashion magazines. Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour has agreed to open the doors to a documentary about the putting together of the magazine's telephone-book-sized September issue. Atoosa Rubenstein, former editor in chief of Seventeen, has incorporated her brand Big Momma Productions Inc.

The article presents updates on issues related to fashion magazines. In the December 2006 issue of Le Cirque, its Gourmet contributing editor Colman Andrews suggested several fashion rules at some of New York media's favorite lunch restaurants. Startup of the Year by Adweek magazine and A-list Launch of the Year by Advertising Age, Domino magazine is preparing to raise its circulation and advertising rates.

The article presents news briefs on fashion magazines and periodicals. Christian Dior fashion designer John Galliano will be the guest editor for the December 2006 issue of Paris, France's Vogue. Dwell has promoted Sam Grawe to editor in chief from executive editor. Vibe relaunched its Web site to attract audiences and give its existing readers a reason to come back.

The article offers news about the magazine publishing industry as of November 2, 2006. Editors of the international editions of Cosmopolitan magazine have gathered in New York for a conference at the Hearst Tower. Teen Vogue's three-day Fashion U event has been successful in drawing the attention of fashion-forward teenagers.

The article offers news related to the fashion and media industries of October 6, 2006. Former fashion designer Helmut Lang was interviewed by Tim Blank in the new issue of Fantastic Man magazine on whether he plans to return to the fashion world. Several media honcho in New York City attended the opening gala for the Hearst Tower including Condé Nast's S. I. Newhouse Jr. Gap has a new advertising campaign for the Gap (Product) Red collection.

The article reports on the decline in the sale of fashion and lifestyle titles in the U.S. for the first half of 2006. According to numbers filed with the Audit Bureau of Circulations, fashion and lifestyle titles posted single-copy sales decline for the first half of 2006. A chart of magazines and their circulation performance in the first half of 2006 is presented. Some of the magazines which declined for the six-month period includes Jane, The Oprah Magazine, Men's Journal and Teen Vogue.