Bio

Founded in 1937 in France, with a U.S. edition established by the Hearst Corporation in 1994. Written for today's younger working woman with a smart, service-oriented view. Regular features include profiles on women around the world, political and legal issues facing women, relationship discussions and extensive fashion and beauty coverage. Serves to praise the individual, providing a unique, intelligent combination of features, fashion and beauty for the independent woman. Written to be a sophisticated yet information-packed magazine with editorial that reflects all areas of the reader's life. Coverage includes investigative reports, cultural affairs, fashion, beauty, fitness, health, careers, sex, politics, relationships, personal finance, entertainment, nutrition, home furnishings, children, travel, gardening, medical science and celebrities. While the publication primarily focuses on trends in fashion and beauty, readers are as interested in fashion and beauty as they are in the world around them. Regular sections include: - Appearances, which provides fashion and beauty critiques from peers - Bulletin, timely news stories about women around the world - Exclusives, which provides special offers and product giveaways for readers - First Person, which profiles inspirational real life stories - Living, which profiles top designers and their homes - Love/Sex, which enlightens and amuses readers with narratives that delve into women's emotional lives - Marie Claire Recommends, which reviews movies, books and films; On the Street, in which Marie Claire polls people about current events and trends - StarWatch, which offers style inspiration from the stars - Women of the World, which profiles personal stories told from women living around the globe. Freelancers should always target their pitches to a specific section of the magazine to show that they've done their homework and understand the publication's coverage. Writers should also provide a quick summary of their idea, including a news peg, and be sure to mention info on any media coverage the story has received already. Ideally they want to receive pitches for exclusive stories. Publicists should always feel free to pitch stories about fashion, beauty, politics, women in the news, and human rights around the world. Be sure to keep in mind that the editors work several months in advance.