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Popteen is a monthly teenage fashion magazine published by the Kadokawa Haruki Corporation in Japan. The first issue was published October 1, 1980, by Kadokawa Shoten, but later issues were produced by Asuka Shinsha who bought the magazine for 200 million yen. In 1994, the magazine was bought by the Kadokawa Haruki Corporation for 600 million yen, and has since become its flagship publication.

Popteen is one of Asia's top fashion magazines. The magazine is published in Japan and Taiwan, and has recently launched a web presence in the United States.

Japanese magazine's 'cover queen' is Ayumi Hamasaki, who has been featured on the cover 21 times since 2000. Other artists that appeared on the cover include Kumi Koda, Namie Amuro, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Fergie and Gwen Stefani.

The magazine is famous for having a 'user-model business-model' where its readers become models in the magazine. It is notable for its coverage of Gyaru fashions. One of the most popular popteen models was Tsubasa Masuwaka who in December 2007 married Umesan Naoki, a male fashion model. She announced on her blog that she had graduated from Popteen and that the February 2008 issue would be her last.

The theme for Marie Claire is “More than a Pretty Face”. The magazine gives readers information about different women around the world and their needs, struggles, and stories of life.

The goal of the magazine is to provide readers with a substantial amount of information about new looks in the fashion industry as well as current issues that women of the world are facing. Moreover, it also adds relationship information, along with a section dedicated to answering specific questions from readers. It provides information pertaining to different items of clothing and accessories, as well as which would be a better deal. Each month recognizes a particular female celebrity by placing her on the cover of the magazine and featuring her in a main article, along with providing monthly horoscope.

Cooler magazine provides an alternative to all the other bland magazines cluttering up women's market, with their repetitive size zero and celebrity-fuelled themes. Offering the latest in surf, snow, skate, bikes, and travel, and with a unique stance on fashion and style, it immediately sets itself apart. Its continued commitment to eco and ethical issues and championing of alternative icons, has allowed it to become a new alternative for independent women everywhere.

Chasseur is a bimonthly digital magazine. Inspired by global urban youth culture, Chasseur features a diverse riot of photography, art, streetwear, fashion and music. Each issue brings together an eclectic mix of individuals and brands who we feel best represent these genres. We constantly strive to win the hearts and minds of our readers through forward thinking content, encouraging them to view their lives and what they value openly and with a free and individual mind as opposed to the values dominated by current mainstream news and society.