Fashion Magazines and the Rise of Celebrity Culture

Vogue was the first magazine to feature a celebrity on its cover, with the actress Evelyn Nesbit in 1909.

Charles Lindbergh was the first celebrity to appear on the cover of Time magazine, in 1927.

Vogue was founded by Condé Nast in 1909.

Anna Wintour was the editor-in-chief of Vogue from 1988 to 2013.

Harper's Bazaar was founded by Hearst Corporation in 1867.

Diana Vreeland was the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar from 1958 to 1971.

Vanity Fair was founded by Condé Nast in 1913.

Tina Brown was the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair from 1983 to 1992.

Elle was founded by Hachette Filipacchi Médias in 1985.

Gilles Bensimon was the editor-in-chief of Elle from 1985 to 2006.

InStyle was founded by Meredith Corporation in 2000.

Ariel Foxman was the editor-in-chief of InStyle from 2002 to 2016.

O, The Oprah Magazine was founded by Hearst Corporation in 1997.

Gayle King was the editor-in-chief of O, The Oprah Magazine from 1997 to 2011.

Allure was founded by Condé Nast in 2006.

Linda Wells was the editor-in-chief of Allure from 2006 to 2015.