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Questions about Vogue (magazine)

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When did the first issue of Vogue magazine appear?

The first issue of Vogue appeared on the 17th of December 1892. Arthur Baldwin Turnure published this weekly newspaper in New York City with a cover price of 10 cents.

Who purchased Vogue and changed it into a women's fashion authority?

Condé Montrose Nast purchased Vogue in 1909 three years after Turnure's death. He changed the publication from a weekly newspaper into a monthly women's fashion authority while circulation numbers grew dramatically.

Which editor made Vogue appeal to the youth of the sexual revolution?

Diana Vreeland joined the magazine as associate editor in 1962 before becoming editor-in-chief following Jessica Daves' departure in December 1962. Under Vreeland the publication appealed to the youth of the sexual revolution by focusing on contemporary fashion.

How many international editions of Vogue exist as of March 2025?

As of March 2025 there are 28 international editions operating around the world. Eleven of these editions are published directly by Condé Nast including British Vogue, Vogue Arabia, and Vogue Italia.

When did Vogue first endorse a presidential candidate for president of the United States?

The magazine endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States in October 2016 marking the first time it supported a presidential candidate in its 120 years of history.