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When I read a magazine, I often begin to equate that magazine to friends of mine. Music magazines bring to mind my musician friends; sports magazines cause me to reminisce about friends who are fans of whatever team I'm reading about; and technology magazines might bring to mind my computer buddies.
But when I read GQ magazine, there are only a couple of friends I'm reminded of - Those young and affluent guys who somehow bring total class to everything they do. One of them is a high-end antiques dealer with a multi-million dollar home. The other owns a members-only club and I've never seen him in anything but a finely tailored suit.
They both have excellent taste in fashion and wine, and seem to exude a silent confidence that whatever they do, they are going to be more successful at it than the next guy, just by entering the contest.
But even for those of us who still struggle to make ends meet (and can't find a good-fitting suit to save our lives) a GQ subscription still has a lot to offer by way of useful tips about fashion, food or technology for "the rest of us". Add to that the great articles, and you've got a winner.
I don't need to be as driven as Kobe Bryant or date Miranda Kerr to get why those two people are interesting and attractive. I think anyone with a sense of humor or class can read GQ and appreciate the humor of "being middlebrow", or snicker at a list of America's "Douchiest Colleges" or learn a little about the "25 Best Cocktail Bars", but when I read the articles, I can't help but think about the fact that there are some guys who graduated from one of those Universities (or dropped out when they made their first million) and can afford to actually go to all of those bars, just to do it.
And maybe that's why GQ works: it's the Guy's Guide to the American Dream, right there in print form. GQ is the Frank Sinatra of magazines.
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8 of 16 people
(50%) found the following
review helpful:
GQ subscription
on November 17, 2011
by NC Reader
from US
Pros:
great shopping & style tips
Cons:
none
keeps me current on trends, fashion, etc
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10 of 17 people
(59%) found the following
review helpful:
I like it, but there's something missing
on July 10, 2011
by patty
from Pennsylvania
Pros:
fashion, advice columns, entertainment sections
Cons:
layout, some inconsistency
I honestly enjoy getting GQ, however, there are some things that are missing---and some things that should be taken out.
The adverts, are unfortunately, abundant. Yes, it's nice to see the beautiful photography and clothes to match; however it just gets boring after a while. The space used for all those ads could be used for, say, a bigger fashion and entertainment section.
Also, in some but not all issues, there are pictures of women parading about completely nude. And although I am gay, I can still enjoy the beauty of women. However, this is a gentlemen's magazine--not a porno. And I'd rather not see naked women thrown in with my reading material.
Otherwise though, It's a pretty good magazine. I just don't think the authors and editors are working to all of their potential.
Gender:
Male
Age:
0-17
Magazines:
0-1
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14 of 28 people
(50%) found the following
review helpful:
GQ magazine subscription
on March 21, 2011
by ch
from utah
Gender:
Male
Age:
35-54
Magazines:
6+
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22 of 50 people
(44%) found the following
review helpful:
Weak Magazine
on May 07, 2010
by UMHT
from FL
Pros:
Some fashion
Cons:
too many ads
GQ magazine has become way too political. If you want a neutral fashion magazine, look elsewhere.
Gender:
Male
Age:
18-34
Parent:
Yes
Magazines:
2-3
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23 of 49 people
(47%) found the following
review helpful:
Great Information
on March 06, 2010
by Mikail
from USA
Pros:
Great Information
Cons:
Lots of ads
I am fairly happy with my GQ magazine subscription. I wish that they had more articles on fashion (particularly suits/dress clothes) and less on cooking and other random stuff.
Gender:
Male
Age:
18-34
Magazines:
4-5
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GQ magazine is a cool and sophisticated fashion and grooming magazine for men. Each issue of GQ provides the modern young professional man with cultural commentary, celebrity profiles, style guides, features and advice. In addition, there's also food, relationships and sports. First published in 1957.
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