Does anyone remember M Magazine?

[Johnnysan]

Scotrace's earlier post about Esquire's Best Dressed List prompted this thread.

Back in the 80's, I used to subscribe to M - a periodical whose tag line was "The Civilized Man." M was a phenomenal read with first-rate articles and outstanding photo features. Much of the emphasis of the magazine was devoted to classic men's fashion - not the "Queer Eye" stuff that's being mass marketed to the clueless, but rather, to real high-end, quality men's clothing that was equally at home on the boardwalk as the boardroom.

The magazine was published by Fairchild Publications - a division of Capital Cities Media and they appear to still be in the trade. They now publish something called "Menswear" - but I haven't seen an actual copy it to be able to compare it to M. I'd be curious to hear reviews from anyone who has seen it.

My point is that there seems to be a real void in the publishing world for men who want to learn more about classic menswear, grooming and the finer things in life. What passes for "fashion" these days is pretty pathetic and it's little wonder that many younger men have trouble with something as basic as what to wear to an interview. The "guidance" they receive from the convential media - like Queer Eye, GQ and Esquire - would have them show up in an open-collared silk shirt sporting "bling" and a three-day beard.

Is there an oasis like M out there somewhere that I've missed? And, if not, don't we have a few publishers in the Lounge?

 

[Slicksuit]

I don't think that the advice in some publications isn't all that bad, particularly in Esquire and GQ. In neither magazine have I seen interview attire advice that was as bad as you say. Standards in popular culture are becoming more conservative in taste, compared to the last decade -- thank god, I say.

I would be one of the first people to welcome back a suit and tie as standard men's dress, but the magazines are beholden to advertisers and readership numbers. I still find it shocking that some younger guys would show up to a job interview unshaven and dressed like a ghetto hoodlum.

 

[jake_fink]

Hey I remember M!! I saved one that had Gary Cooper on the cover. It was a good mag.