FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEW YORK, NY (April 29, 2015) – After 105 years of leading news coverage of fashion, beauty, and retail, WWD will embark on a new chapter in its history today with the launch of its new weekly magazine. WWD will continue to lead the industry with the most expansive and consistent news coverage at WWD.com, as well as in an innovative, subscriber-only daily digital format.

WWD Editor in Chief Ed Nardoza said, “Nothing is lost; everything is transformed. This thumping new weekly is, in real terms, our transformation. It’s a cumulative expansion on WWD’s 105 years of leading reporting on the fashion, retail and beauty industries.”

Group Publisher and SVP Paul Jowdy added, “This new format provides a myriad of opportunities for WWD’s partners and advertisers. With over 100 ad pages in our launch issue, it’s clear the industry has spoken; they, too, see a need for richer photography, deeper analysis, and more enterprising journalism, all while maintaining the tenets that built this great brand. We could not be more proud here at WWD.”

Launching with a six-cover foldout, photographed by Nigel Parry, the first issue consists of “The WWD Six:” 8 designers, 6 labels, 1 vision. The issue takes a close look at the new class of trailblazers – those that have shaken up the industry and have what it takes to be the next generation’s megabrand: Alexander Wang, The Row, Proenza Schouler, J.W. Anderson, Sacai and Christopher Kane.

ISSUE FEATURES

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey chats about her lasting empire and the one interview that slipped through her fingers. DSquared2 has a secret: The Caten twins offer a look at their unique psyche. Bridget Foley’s Diary: The continuing conversation on the role gender plays in success. The Trend in Trends: Is the Trend dead? The fall collections suggest otherwise. The Cara Effect: How Cara Delevingne’s brows have shaped the beauty industry. No One in the Middle: The gap between upper and middle class is at its historic widest, and retailers must adapt. WWD Eye: The scene at the hottest parties from The TriBeCa Film Festival to the opening of the Whitney Museum.

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About WWD

For more than 100 years, WWD has been the daily media of record for the fashion, beauty and retail industries. To better serve these communities, WWD will transform by launching a weekly magazine with an increased global focus and spirited coverage of headlines that matter most, all while remaining true to the heritage of the brand our customers and clients have come to expect. WWD and Fairchild Publications are PMC companies.

About Penske Media Corporation

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media, publishing, and information services company founded in 2003. PMC engages with thriving audiences across the web, television, mobile, print and social media – reaching more than 140 million consumers monthly (comScore, 2014), and was recently named one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States & North America. With the preeminence of its brands, PMC is one of the largest digital media companies in the world, publishing more than 22 digital brands, including an extensive joint venture in India with ZEE TV, as well as more than 50 annual events/conferences and a dynamic research and emerging data business. PMC brands include PMC Studios, WWD, Footwear News, M, Deadline.com, Variety magazine, Variety.com, CricketCountry.com, HollywoodLife, Beauty Inc, ENTV, India.com, Movieline, TVLine, BGR, AwardsLine, @hollywood, LA411, NY411, Young Hollywood Awards, The Style Awards, and Breakthrough of the Year Awards. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and 11 offices around the world.

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