Magazines have been published since the 17th century. A magazine that was very popular amongst young women in the 1960's was called 'Honey'. Its was a british magazine that was aimed at teenagers and young women. It even sold 250,000 copies a month.
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Very popular and successful magazine that has been running since the 1890's is American magazine 'Vogue'. It started to sell in Britain in 1916 where it has been a huge success. During the 60's, Vogue focused on contemporary fashion and the sexual revolution. It also featured the likes of Andy Warhol, and as for the front covers, it had Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Penelope Tree and many others.
Many magazine articles feature a well know icon on the cover to get customers attentions. They also glam up the women on the covers with accessories or beautiful clothes and make up styles to get the women to want to be like the models and buy similar items. The purpose of the magazine cover is to out do the other magazines by getting the customers attention and making them curious enough to buy the magazine.
A popular British magazine amongst young women and teenagers is 'Company'. It has been around since 1978 and has recently been branded as a 'fresher and edgier Teen Vogue'. The covers feature many recent and popular people and inspirations, varying from Britain's Next Top Model winners to singers, actors, models and many others.
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