New York Magazine covers, analyzes, comments on, and defines the culture, lifestyle, fashion and personalities that drive New York City. It was founded in April 1968 by the editor Clay Felker and the graphic designer Milton Glaser, and was among the first "lifestyle magazines" meant to appeal to both male and female audiences.

Created in 1892 and written for the contemporary woman who is interested in fashion. Content focuses on fashion, beauty, health, travel, the arts, home decorating and current issues of interest to women of today. Also features designer interviews and in-depth look of season collections.

Launched in 1931 as Gentlemen's Quarterly, GQ was created as the ultimate authority for men's style news. Editorial scope appeals to professional young men interested in the latest fashion, fitness, women, sports and travel news. Contents provide tips on grooming, entertaining, big-ticket purchases and personal finance information. Each issue includes profiles of top sports figures, photos of up-and-coming actresses, tips on food, drink and politics and also informs readers of the latest news on designers, travel and health.

Food & Wine is a monthly magazine founded in 1978 by Ariane and Michael Batterberry and published by People Inc., formerly known as Dotdash Meredith. The magazine focuses on culinary topics, including restaurant coverage, recipes, wine and spirits, cooking techniques, and food industry trends. It features interviews with chefs, product reviews, and articles on entertaining and travel as they relate to food culture. Regular sections include updates on dining, beverages, and cooking, as well as seasonal and regional features.

Established in 1933 and designed to inform contemporary males of their changing role in modern society, Esquire editorial focuses on current events, living trends, and career evolution, with features on fashion, the arts, politics, and the media. It also provides personality profiles and interviews, literature and technology updates, and travel and dining articles. Esquire is geared toward successful and affluent men who dress themselves, have the means and knowledge to invest, can order at a fine restaurant, have a healthy respect and admiration for women, enjoy enriching vacations, and have mastered life's basics. It targets the 25-50 age group and one third of their readers are women. Topics covered include culture and humanities, apparel and accessories, amusements, national and international affairs, general interest, sports/recreation/hobbies, business and industry, travel and transportation, health and medical science, and food and nutrition. Front-of-book sections include Man At His Best, a magazine-within-a-magazine section about style and culture with regular items: The Excerpts, Entertainment, Books, Food & Drink, Desire, Opinions, Cars, The Digital Man, and The Answer Fella. Additionally, the Style section regularly features topics like shopping, grooming, culture, and fashion, while the Folio section devotes eight to ten pages on the latest looks of the season.