In the United States, the print edition of a noted Italian fashion magazine, Grazia, has been shuttered. Industry observers referenced coverage from a trade publication and noted the closure as a decision tied to licensing arrangements and the media group behind the US edition. The announcement came from the leadership team, who stated that the decision would take effect immediately and would impact the US staff working on Grazia’s American operation.
Grazia originally launched in 2021 after Mondadori entered into a licensing agreement with Pantheon Media Group, the publishing house behind the project in the United States. The magazine appointed an editor in chief early in its US run, but leadership transitions followed soon after, with a new editorial leader taking the helm and later departing. The shifts reflected a broader recalibration of licensing and management at the company overseeing Grazia USA.
Industry insiders indicate that Mondadori has not renewed the license with Pantheon Media Group, and there has been no formal public statement from either the Italian publisher or the Grazia USA team regarding the publisher’s decision to discontinue the US magazine. The situation underscores the challenges of sustaining a transatlantic edition tied to licensing agreements in the competitive fashion media space.
Meanwhile, the American print scene saw another major turnaround in 2022 when Allure magazine ended its print edition in the United States, marking a shift away from traditional print formats for some fashion titles. This broader trend reflects ongoing changes in how fashion content is produced, distributed, and consumed across the North American market.