GQ Turns 50
Annie Wilson has a great collection of GQ covers in her post celebrating GQ's stylish half century. The 50th anniversary issue itself features some of the regrets of the magazine, notably its dogged promotion of "one-piece suits."
Men's magazines have been in a funny place for some time. Maxim exerts tremendous pressure on the the Esquires and GQs. My ideal for a men's magazine is, of course, classic Esquire. A shot of daring literary content (which should now be geared mostly to mid- to long form journalism), a dose of throwaway features writing and profiles, some cheesecake photos, and good "service" (i.e. product recomendations, manners writing).
I may try to write a long form article on the history of men's magazines, from Esquire to Playboy to Maxim.
Michael Brendan Dougherty
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I'm in NY for the Mises 25th Anniversary dinner this weekend (I know, I know! But I'll be impeccably dressed in a St John!) and thought of you while strolling by all the fab cover art displayed in Saks' windows. It's a terrific display and well worth several cigarette breaks.
Best wishes,
Vicki McCaffrey