Glamour (stylized in all caps), previously known as Glamour of Hollywood, is an American digital women's fashion magazine that covers fashion, beauty, wellness, and entertainment.
Based at One World Trade Center in the Financial District of New York City and published by Condé Nast. It began publication in 1939 as a guide to 'the Hollywood way to Fashion, Beauty, and Charm'. In 1943 it rebranded with the subtitle 'for the girl with the job', it later evolved into a progressive women's magazine. The print edition was suspended from January 2019 and the title continues on digital platforms.
Glamour Paris (now defunct) was launched in 1988, as the first international edition of the title. As of 2026, there are 6 international editions of which only one is published by Condé Nast, the remaining 5 editions are published under licence.
In April 2026, Condé Nast laid off much of the remaining U.S. editorial staff, including editor-in-chief Samantha Barry, and subsequently confirmed that the brand would be focused on fashion-related shopping articles, generating revenue through display ads and affiliate marketing.
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Background
Glamour was launched in 1939. The magazine was published as a monthly until 2017, when it introduced a combined July/August issue, the magazine then ceased publication in January 2019. It continues on digital platforms.
Glamour has been published by Condé Nast since 1939.
History
In August 1943, the magazine changed its name to Glamour, with the subtitle for the girl with the job. The magazine was published in a larger format than most of its contemporaries at the time. Charm, a Street & Smith magazine, started in 1941, later subtitled "the magazine for women who work", was folded into Glamour magazine in 1959.
Glamour was the first women's magazine to feature an African-American cover girl when it included Katiti Kironde on the cover of its college issue in August 1968.
Since 1990, the magazine has held an annual "Woman of the Year" awards ceremony.
On January 8, 2018, it was announced that Samantha Barry, previously the Head of Social Media and Emerging Media at CNN, would be the new Editor-in-Chief of Glamour.
In November 2018, Glamour announced that its print edition would cease with its January 2019 issue in order to focus on its digital presence.
In 2023 the magazine featured Logan Brown, a pregnant transgender man on the cover.
Awards
Glamour Women of the Year Awards
Each autumn, the magazine organizes the "Glamour Women of the Year Awards", which recognize women in the public eye. In 2007, golfer Lorena Ochoa won the award. In 2008, the award was bestowed on two Yemenis: 10-year-old divorcee Nujood Ali, and the lawyer who took on her case. Nujood's courage was praised at the award ceremony by prominent attendees, including Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice.
Glamour Top College Women Awards
Beginning in 1957, the magazine selected a top ten list of outstanding college women across the country. Originally, the list was composed of the best dressed college juniors in America, but was changed for more substance with categories such as academic achievement, community service, and career goals as leading criteria. Hundreds of college juniors apply each year. Past winners and finalists include Martha Stewart, Diane Sawyer, and Swati Mia Saini.
International editions
Glamour Italia (from 1976 to 2019)
Glamour Paris (from 1988 to 1995 and then from 2004 to 2020)
Glamour México y Latinoamérica (from 1998 to 2026)
Glamour UK (since 2001)
Glamour Deutsch (from 2001 to 2026)
Glamour España (from 2002 to 2026)
Glamour Polska (since 2003)
Glamour Hungary (since 2004)
Glamour South Africa (since 2004)
Glamour Russia (from 2004 to 2022)
Glamour Netherlands (from 2005 to 2021)
Glamour Sweden (from 2005 to 2010)
Glamour Romania (from 2006 to 2024)
Glamour Bulgaria (since 2009)
Glamour Brasil (since 2012)
Glamour Ísland (from 2015 to 2018)
Glamour Turkiye (from 2016 to 2016)
Glamour Australia (since 2026)
Glamour Greece (ceased publication in 2012)
Glamour launched in the UK in April 2001, where it pioneered the "handbag size" format, with the tagline "fits in your life as well as your handbag". Each September, the magazine held "National Glamour Week", when it featured extra coupons and competitions. In 2016, Glamour UK launched the Glamour Beauty Festival, on a new off-page beauty event featuring demonstrations, treatments and speakers.
Lucky magazine
Content from the Condé Nast magazine Lucky, which offered fashion and shopping advice, was periodically included on the Glamour website. Since Lucky ceased operations in 2015, the website has continued to feature shopping tips under a section titled "Lucky Magazine".