GQ

This headline could be labelled at any one of the ‘magnificent seven’ men’s magazines that dominate proceedings(‘FHM’, ‘Loaded’, ‘Esquire’, ‘Arena’, ‘GQ’, ‘Maxim’ and to some extents ‘Later’), but this is specifically applied to ‘GQ’. Why? Stealing face....or rather ‘borrowing’ some of ‘The Face’ design layout and featuring some of the most blatantly awful tabloid style articles that really, really don’t belie what ‘GQ’ should stand for (compare and contrast the American edition with the British edition ...

Ok, so if you are wanting a mens magazine then this is the one. Dont listen to those freaks that bum on about FHM. You are a man, not a homosexual! No more than 5 years ago you would have had loads of trouble finding a blokes magazine. Now I know what you are thinking, "Playboy" has been around for years. However I am talking about the kind of magazine that you wouldn't hide away under your bed. This contains gorgeous ladies -but clothed! Shock, horror!! The magazine focuses in on mens fasion, health, shopping, gadgets and entertainment. It is great and provides hours of entertainment. Obviously it is also full of "cons" ...

As the title infers his magazine is released 4 time a year and is for a higher breed of man. RUBBISH. The audience that was originally aimed at was as described but now the magazine has adopted a monthly release and angled itself towards the lads market magazine. NOw, as I read these magazines I am pleased with this transition, especially as GQ has managed to retain several elements of the original. It is not as crude as th likes of FHM and has many interesting articles tht do not reduce themselves to tiolet humour. That said, the humour is not realy reaidly available. The magazine has a more serious approach to its product than some of its rivals. The level of ...