We're feeling sad at magazine.co.uk HQ, as one of our favourite women's glossies - Glamour magazine - has announced a digital-only future, with two bi-annual issues published for the foreseeable future. We're going to miss our fix of straight talking features, stunning editorial and team favourite - 'Hey, it's OK...' arriving every month. In celebration of a fab mag, we've compiled their best ever covers. Glamour forever!
1. The first Glamour magazine cover
When: April 2001
Starring: Kate Winslet
Why we love it: She's the original English rose and a Glamour magazine cover girl (a 4 time heavyweight champ, no less). Fronting the very first issue, Kate embodies the Glamour woman - fearless, feminist and fabulous.
2. Saints and sisters
When: September 2002
Starring: Natalie and Nicole Appleton, sisters and half of 90s all star pop group All Saints
Why we love it: Sisterhood is a Glamour theme, right? Summing up the sultry mood of the late 90s and early 00's, the All Saints sisters wouldn't look out of place on a 2017 cover. Nice job, ladies.
3. Charlie's Angels
When: July 2003
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore, aka Charlie's Angels
Why we love it: Flying the flag for independent women, Cameron, Lucy and Drew star as the new Charlies Angels in 2003, signalling the death of the early noughties size 0 Hollywood starlet and the birth of a revolution of kick ass women. We salute you!
4. The one and only Queen B
When: December 2003
Starring: Beyoncé of course, who else?
Why we love it: We couldn't miss this gem from the Queen of R'n'B. Just after releasing the ultimate anthem Crazy in Love, Beyoncé was the second black woman to grace the cover of Glamour magazine in 2003 (after Halle Berry in 2002) and looks every inch the star. A Glamour favourite!
5. Ginger Spice
When: October 2004
Starring: Geri Halliwell, the fieriest member of the Spice Girls
Why we love it: Ginger Spice has never been known as a shy and retiring character. The infamous Geri Halliwell bares all in 2004 fresh from her stint as a judge on Popstars: The Rivals (now we're taking you back!) and the storming success of hen do tune 'It's Raining Men'. A classic.
6. Glowing with Klass
When: August 2007
Starring: The ever stylish (and total smart cookie), Ms. Myleene Klass
Why we love it: A nod to that incredible Demi Moore Vanity Fair cover, we had to include this showstopper. Myleene is the picture of glowing happiness fronting Glamour magazine in 2007 (and still looks sensational 10 years on)!
7. No more Hunger Games
When: April 2012
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence (who talks, swears and eats like a real person!)
Why we love it: J-Law's UK debut on the cover of Glamour magazine set tongues wagging for all the right reasons. Looking healthily - and naturally - curvy, Glamour delivered the ultimate mic drop with this unretouched photo of Hollywood royalty. We love.
8. Rih-ly fearless
When: January 2014
Starring: The original bad gal Riri
Why we love it: Back in 2014, Rihanna was fresh off the stage from her Diamonds world tour - the start of a meteoric rise to ultimate pop stardom. Now with 8 albums under her belt and a sell-out beauty line, the future still looks sparkly for Miss Fenty!
9. The blogging boss
When: December 2015
Starring: Vlogging sensation/superstar blogger Tanya Burr
Why we love it: A very special cover. Why? Because Tanya Burr is one of us - a normal person who also happens to have a huge digital following. The first of a new breed of celebrities to front a glossy, Tanya's world takeover has only just begun.
10. The future is female
When: November 2017
Starring: Badass female Zendaya
Why we love it: The penultimate issue is a special one for many reasons, but heralding an important message: girl power. A 100% female issue is no mean feat and sums up the mood of the moment: community over competition and a future working towards equality. Glamour, we salute you.
You can still head over to Glamour magazine to check out the latest news, but if you're in search of a new favourite glossy, check out our women's magazine subscriptions for your fashion, beauty and lifestyle fix!
