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Harpers & Queen British Magazine – May 1999 – Madonna Cover (No Mailing Label, Very Good Condition)
This original May 1999 issue of Harpers & Queen (the predecessor to Harper’s Bazaar UK) features Madonna on the cover, captured at a pivotal point in her ever-evolving public image. The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on the edges. The item pictured in the listing is exactly the one you will receive, and it comes with a plastic protective sleeve. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Inside, this vintage issue offers a sophisticated look at fashion, society, and culture at the turn of the millennium. The Barometer section (page 81) reflects on Madonna's striking new persona, with commentary by cultural critic Camilla Paglia. From British garden furniture design to Parisian loft conversions, the features span design, politics, lifestyle, and celebrity.
Notable features include:
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“Scandal!” (page 88): A provocative political exposé on New Labour, written by Charles Laurence
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“County Seats” (page 64): Alice Whately tours the UK’s top garden furniture artisans
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“Etiquette for the E-mail Age” (page 104): A guide to digital manners at the dawn of the internet era
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“Where the Rich Go to Slim” (page 106): A revealing look into elite European detox retreats
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“Why PR Is Suddenly So Sexy” (page 126): Grace Bradberry explores the growing cultural influence of the PR industry
Fashion spreads deliver elegance and drama:
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“Sun Dance” (page 92): Graceful, silken silhouettes
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“Blade Runner” (page 108): A futuristic take on structured style
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“Heat Seeking” (page 210): Sheer, shimmering eveningwear for the warmer months
Beauty content includes product reviews for active lifestyles (Fair Play, page 188), an exploration of cutting-edge tooth-bleaching (The Pearly Queen, page 192), and European spa treatments that blur the line between pleasure and pain (So Good It Hurts, page 196).
This edition is a must-have for fans of Madonna, collectors of late 1990s fashion magazines, or anyone interested in British high society journalism. A well-rounded and richly editorial issue that reflects the elegance and transformation of the era.