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MUG is a bi-annual fashion and art magazine from Oslo, Norway. It was founded autumn 2009 and has already, after only two issues, established itself as the leading, independent magazine covering art, fashion, and culture in Norway.

The basic idea behind SMUG is that, in a time where websites and blogs are delivering news minute by minute, the role of the printed medias needs to be re-evalueted. SMUG offers a different take on contemporary fashion and culture by eschewing the product orientated journalism that has dominated mainstream magazines the last couple of decades.

Instead of focusing on the passing trends of popular culture, SMUG wants to present the faces, names and thoughts behind the trends. Artists, designers, writers and musicians are given space to talk about their work and visions, and instead of merely reporting from exhibitions and happenings, SMUG aims to be an event in itself, by presenting original, artistic content in raw, uncut form. In the believe that a contemporary magazine should be an object you desire for and will want to hold on to for years, SMUG also pays a lot of attention to the physical presentation of the magazine, with special care being laid down in paper quality as well as the printing process.

In addition to interviews with contemporary icons like Steve Reich, Pete Doherty, James Chance, Tavi, Andrew Richardson, Rad Hourani and Bjarne Melgaard, the first three issues have seen contributions from a wide range of norwegian and international artists and writers, including Terry Richardson, David Lynch, Robert Hamada, Matthew Kristall, Banks Violette, Mads Teglers, Nate Lowman, Gardar Eide Einarsson, Warren Neidich, Javier Peres, Lukas Renlund and Massimo Leardini. Reknowned norwegian artist Bjarne Melgaard also dedicated a series of original paintings to the second issue of SMUG.

With a circulation of 4000, SMUG is currently distributed in Norway, Denmark and Sweden. SMUG#4 will hit the stores mid-april, and there are plans for an English, internationally distributed fifth issue autumn 2011.

The Ones2Watch New Wave is an online magazine showcasing the people behind the lens – the fashion industry’s up and coming photographers, stylists, hair/makeup artists, casting directors, designers, illustrators and more. They feature original and commissioned content from contributors across the globe. They are passionate about all things beautiful and interesting.

Originally established in the early 2000s, they built up a dedicated following of fashion devotees, both professionals and fans, and began publishing original fashion editorial content in 2010. As a part of MODELS.com, a leading fashion website and industry stable, their content receives exposure to a large amount of both industry insiders and fashion addicts.

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Whether it's a revealing celebrity profile, a special feature on the chicest trends in design, cutting-edge fashion spreads or an in-depth review of the city's hot spots, our magazines consistently engage the affluent reader. Choose from more than 30 publications in 13 major markets and view most of them, interactively, with our digital editions.

In this lucrative ethnic market for Asians where lifestyle, culture and fashion are paramount, Asian Woman magazine has proven to be the most reputable brand around. 1999 saw the launch of the glossy Asian Woman & Bride magazine, which quickly grew into two publications, Asian Woman and Asian Bride.

The undisputed success of these publications saw the readership calling for more specialised titles, spurring the launch of Asian Fashion, Asian Groom & Man and soon to launch Asian Home & Style. Packed with Celebrities, Issues, Music, Culture, Lifestyle, Style, Beauty, Property, Food, Travel and Fashion, the publications have cutting-edge teams delivering intelligent and innovative features.

Asian Woman and Asian Bride are distributed to places as near and far as Canada, Dubai, Europe, India, Pakistan, USA and the Far East. Both titles are available in all good newsagents, Tesco and ASDA stores, WH Smith and our online subscription system.