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FACTS V REACHES THE DECISION MAKERS AND TREND-SHAPERS WHO EXERT INFLUENCE ON ART, FASHION, MUSIC, AND POP CULTURE THE AVERAGE INDIVIDUAL INCOME OF V READERS IS $95,000 THE AVERAGE COMBINED HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS $200,000 THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE V READER IS 28. 79% OF READERS ARE OVER 21 DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN: 60% OF V READERS ARE FEMALE, 40% ARE MALE
“V IS ADDRESSING A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF TRENDY, ARTSY, FASHION-CRAZED BOYS AND GIRLS. A PARTY IN A MAGAZINE.” Mario Testino
Launched in 1999, V Magazine is fashion, art, and lifestyle publication focused on a young, sophisticated, and international audience of women and men who want style, stars, and stories before they’re news anywhere else.
57% OF READERS LIVE IN NORTH AMERICA; 27% IN EUROPE; AND A REMAINING 16% IN AUSTRALIA, ASIA, AND SOUTH AMERICA 47% OF V READERS HAVE RECEIVED A BACHELOR’S DEGREE
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“VANITY VIBRATIONS VIGOR VOLITION VOLUPTUOUSNESS.” Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana
AN AVERAGE OF 4.2 PEOPLE SEE EACH ISSUE OF V ! AND 96% OF READERS WOULD RECOMMEND V TO A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE OVER 80% OF READERS FILE AND KEEP EACH COPY FOR 12 MONTHS OR LONGER 79% OF READERS PURCHASE BEAUTY AND GROOMING PRODUCTS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH
V Magazine targets the discerning cosmopolitan reader— covering the next wave of rock bands right alongside next season’s hot designers. V’s readership runs from high-profile players and professionals to students and 25-year-olds interested in the creative bend. V includes unpredictable and exciting coverage of beauty trends and views from fashion’s top imagemakers and photographers. The world’s renowned makeup artists and hairstylists offer their tips, tricks, and product recommendations. For us, beauty doesn’t take a backseat to fashion, it rides along right next to it.
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“v big v shiny v confident v smart v polymorphous.” Tim Blanks
V READERS TAKE AN AVERAGE OF 3 OVERSEAS/INTERNATIONAL TRIPS A YEAR
V Magazine is delivered in a 10’’ X 13.375’’ large-format size. The ultra-glossy pages lend themselves to capturing each subject at its sharpest and most stunning, boldly showcasing the latest accessories, fine jewelry, and fashion without any contrived formality.
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“CHAOTIC FULL-ON GLAM OPTIMISTIC KINKY FUN.” Hedi Slimane
V READERS GO OUT TO BARS AND CLUBS AN AVERAGE OF TWO TIMES PER WEEK.
V Magazine’s featured cultural content includes exclusive interviews with personalities such as Drew Barrymore, Gwen Stefani, Tom Ford, Beyoncé, Norman Mailer, Catherine Deneuve, Gore Vidal, and Lady Gaga; contributions by icons like musician David Bowie, director Martin Scorsese, and designers Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs; and the most roving, kinetic mix of band reports, actor interviews, behind-the-scenes coverage of art in progress, and, of course, fashion.
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High-end luxury fashion groups: LVMH Group: Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Dior Homme, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan Prada Group: Prada, Miu Miu, Jil Sander Gucci Group: Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, Sergio Rossi, Balenciaga, McQ European fashion houses: Dolce & Gabbana Giorgio Armani Sonia Rykiel Burberry Valentino Hugo Boss Chanel Roberto Cavalli Paul & Joe Karl Lagerfeld Jean-Paul Gaultier Jil Sander Salvatore Ferragamo Anna Molinari Byblos Iceberg Etro Brioni Wunderkind Dsquared Balmain Versace Tsumori Chisato Paul Smith Lanvin
European sportswear brands: Diesel Miss Sixty Fornarina Sisley D&G Fred Perry Lacoste H&M Pringle A/X Armani Exchange J.Lindeberg Pepe Jeans G-Star McQ International sports brands: Adidas Originals Y-3 Stella McCartney for Adidas Sport Performance American fashion/ Sportswear brands: Calvin Klein Ralph Lauren Anne Klein GAP John Varvatos Guess Levi’s Reebok American Apparel Baby Phat L.A.M.B Rock & Republic Converse House of Dereon
Jewelry: Richemont Group: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dunhill Harry Winston David Yurman Jaeger LeCoultre Piaget Bulgari Swarovski Rolex Boucheron Diamond Trading Council Swatch Group Beauty: Estée Lauder Lancôme Yves Saint Laurent Beauté Christian Dior Beauté M.A.C Coty Group: Rimmel LAMB fragrance Marc Jacobs fragrance Kenneth Cole “Black” Adidas fragrance CK fragrance Yves Saint Laurent fragrance Sean Jean Redken Maxfactor Giorgio Armani Prada Dolce & Gabbana Jean Paul Gaultier AUTOMOTIVE: Lexus Mini Cooper BMW
Liquor: Dom Pérignon Grey Goose Vodka Louis Roederer Imperia Vodka Krug Belvedere Vodka Hennessy Lifestyle: Soho Grand Hotel Tribeca Grand Hotel W Hotels Christofle Lalique Indochine restaurant Viceroy Saks Fifth Avenue Faena Hotels & Universe Hotels AB Thompson Hotels Sunshine Group Morgan Hotel Group Myla Accessories: Vicini/Giuseppe Zanotti Cesare Paciotti Longchamp Tanner Krolle Valextra Oliver Peoples Ernesto Esposito Havaianas Dr. Scholl’s Mulberry Melissa HOME: USM Modular
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Frequency of Publication:
Six times per year
Readership:
315,000
Readers per copy:
4.2
Average Circulation Per Issue, as of September 2008:
75,000 copies
Rate Base, as of September 2008:
75,000 copies
Paid/Controlled Distribution:
66%/34%
Cover Price: USA $6.50 Subscription Price:
$10.00 (6 issues)
Female / Male Readership:
60% / 40%
Average individual income:
$95,000
Average combined household income:
$200,000
V readership INTERNATIONAL
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V63 SPRING PREVIEW 2010 The Body Issue – Every Body Is Beautiful Preview of Spring fashion, Fashion accessories, Oscar film portfolio, Denim special
DEC 10, 2009
DEC 17, 2009
JAN 12, 2010
V64 SPRING 2010 Spring Fashion Spectacular! The best of Spring fashion and accessories, Whitney Biennial portfolio
JAN 15, 2010
JAN 22, 2010
MAR 2, 2010
V65 SUMMER 2010 The Music Issue The best of Pre-Fall collections, couture collections, Swimsuit special, beauty, fine jewelry, South by Southwest music portfolio
MAR 26, 2010 APR 2, 2010
MAY 4, 2010
V66 FALL PREVIEW 2010 The Beauty Issue Everything preview: fashion, film, art, music, television Denim special
JUNE 8, 2010
JUNE 15, 2010
JULY 6, 2010
V67 FALL 2010 Fall Fashion Spectacular! The best of Fall fashion and accessories
JULY 14, 2010
JULY 21, 2010
SEPT 2, 2010
V68 WINTER 2010/11 Best of 2010 Resort fashion, couture collections, Travel, beauty, gift guide, fine jewelry
OCT 1, 2010 OCT 8, 2010
NOV 2, 2010
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