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Stylist (magazine) new article content ... Stylist is the title of a free weekly magazine for women that is published in the United Kingdom which launched on 7 October 2009.

Mike Soutar, former editor-in-chief of FHM and editorial director at IPC, is CEO. Phil Hilton is Editorial Director, Lisa Smosarski is Editor and Glenda Marchant is Publisher. Stylist is owned by independent publishing company Shortlist Media Ltd, which also owns Shortlist, a free weekly magazine title for men.

Audience and Content
Stylist targets affluent 20 to 40-year-old female commuters with high end content that includes fashion, travel, beauty, people and careers news. The magazine aims to take an intelligent approach, covering a broader range of culture and tackling issues women face in their professional and personal lives.

Stylist has featured Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston on the cover as well as Hilary Clinton, comedienne Tina Fey, Christian Louboutin heels and a beagle. Stylist has commissioned children's author and illustrator Quentin Blake and artist Rob Ryan to create bespoke front covers.

Stylist's advertisers include Escada, Hugo Boss, Guerlain and Yves Saint Laurent.

Stylist magazine has an average distribution of 424,107 copies per week.

Stylist hosts regular Stylist Network Events which are career-focused talks with business entrepreneurs, where an average of 200 Stylist readers buy tickets to attend the London-based sessions.

Stylist conducts the annual Stylist Skincare Awards judged by readers and experts which focus on innovative products launched within the last two years.

Distribution and Expansion
Stylist is distributed for free every Wednesday in London, Brighton, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham, as well as in French Connection stores, airport lounges, city centre offices and gyms during the week. It is also available by subscription.

In September 2010 Stylist launched its website which contains re-edited content from the printed publication alongside daily updates. A digital replica of each issue of the magazine is accessible online. Each Friday at 1pm the website hosts Lunchtime Masterclasses, a live Q&A webchat with an inspiring, successful woman. On 18 April 2011 Stylist launched sister brand Emerald Street, a daily email covering fashion, beauty, current affairs, work advice and more.

Awards
Stylist has won numerous awards since its launch including:


 * Launch of the Year 2010, BSME
 * Media Woman of the Future: Stylist's editor Lisa Smosarski, Women of the Future Awards


 * New Product of the Year 2010, Growing Business Awards


 * Brand of 2010, Brand Republic


 * Winner of Johnson & Johnson Best Weekly Beauty Journalist