Harper's Bazaar US Gets A Redesign, Gwyneth Paltrow Poses For The Cover

Harper's Bazaar US has had a redesign for the first time in 10 years, and covering the new look issue for March 2012 is Gwyneth Paltrow. Harper's US was my absolute favourite magazine a few years ago, but I haven't picked up a copy in well over a year. It's fair to say the glossy lost some of its magic over recent months. So what do I make of the redesign?

First of all I don't think Gwyneth is a terribly exciting or imaginative choice of cover star. Just like Jennifer Aniston she seems to constantly be on the cover of magazines, so she no longer inspires me to buy. That said, she's sure to have mass-appeal, so I understand why Harper's have chosen her.

The actual cover itself I really appealing though. Especially the subscribers edition, which is bold, fresh and screams high fashion. Gwyneth was photographed by Terry Richardson and the covers were designed by Robin Derrick, who was previously British Vogue's creative director. I seriously love the subscribers cover, it's so, so good!

"Fabulous At Every Age" is apparently still going strong, but thankfully it's no longer appearing as a cover line.  And interestingly editor in chief, Glenda Bailey, told WWD, "We’ve started to redesign online and we will see that continue."

It looks like we can expect lots of exciting changes at Harper's Bazaar US over the coming months. Are you excited about their redesign? Do you rate the new look cover? And will you be buying the March issue?

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