Marie Claire, one of America's most popular women's magazines, focuses on the realities of life mixed with fashion, beauty coverage.
History of Marie Claire
Marie Claire was founded in 1937 by French industrialist Jean Prouvost. It is a joint venture between Hearst Magazines and Marie Claire Album, the parent company that is located in Paris, France. The magazine is edited by 30 editors and has 15 million women readers worldwide and is published in 32 countries. It is available in print and now on the Internet.
Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines. It has 200 editions around the world, including 18 U.S. titles. Its magazines reach 75.6 million adult readers according to the latest MRI audit in early 2008.
Focus of Marie Claire
Marie Claire is described as a fashion magazine with character, substance, and depth. It describes its readership as women with a point of view, an opinion, and a sense of humor. It is aimed to being sexy, stylish, and written for the confident woman who wants to make intelligent decisions about not only her wardrobe but also life choices.
Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief
Joanne Coles is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. edition of Marie Claire. Previously she was the article and features editor at New York magazine, the New York bureau chief for the Times of London, an op-ed writer for the Guardian and a radio and TV broadcaster with British Broadcasting Company (BBC).
She also co-hosts "Pulse", a talk show aimed at women on XM Radio's Take Five Channel and is a regular contributor on cultural and social affairs for ABC, CNN and MSNBC. Coles co-authored with her husband, Peter Godwin, the book "Three of Us" about the family's move to New York.
Topics Covered by Marie Claire
Marie Claire features
- Hair and Beauty
- Fashion
- Sex and Relationships
- News and Trends
- What's Hot Right Now
Typical Articles Appearing in Marie Claire
- 20 Things he Wants You to Know About Sex
- 101 Sexy Summer Dresses for Every Shape
- Look like a Million for Under $100
- Sexy Hairstyles for Every Length and Cut
- Best Hair Removal Producs
- The Best Summer Sun Products
- Secret from the Skin Experts
- 5 New Rules for Beauty
Submission Guidelines for Marie Claire
Writers are cautioned to read the latest issues of Marie Claire before submitting ideas to the magazines.and be aware of the acceptable writing style. The editors prefer proposals rather than completed work, using a query letter detailing the idea. Clips of previously published work are required. Query letters should be sent to:
- Features Submission
- Marie Claire Magazine
- 300 West 57th Street, 34th Floor
- New York, New York 10019-1497
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