MEDIA KIT 2016

MEDIA KIT 2016
FANTASTIC MAN
TH E M AGA ZI N E
Fantastic Man is the original gentlemen’s journal, obsessed with personal style, intelligent
writing and eloquent photography. Innovative and influential, Fantastic Man has attracted
top-tier contributors and a dedicated following of readers who appreciate its unique and
singular vision.
The New York Times recently wrote, in an article titled ‘Fantastic Man Magazine and its
influence on Men’s Fashion’, that Fantastic Man, “continues to be a much-imitated scripture of men’s style, even as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. And that’s largely thanks to
its two spotlight-shy Dutch founders, Jop van Bennekom and Gert Jonkers, who ushered
in a genre of fashion magazines that emphasized everyday men and intellectuals, over
celebrities and waifish models.”
Indeed, a new book, ‘Fantastic Man: Men of great style and substance’, published by
PHAIDON, celebrates the magazine’s trailblazing accomplishments over the past 10
years, as well as the charming tone and inquisitive nature of the magazine and the many
remarkable men who’ve featured in Fantastic Man during its stellar decade in print.
Meanwhile, the biannual magazine continues to explore and inspire the lives, wardrobes
and minds of the world’s most fascinating modern men.
In 2015, Fantastic Man published two huge issues in celebration of its decennial anniversary. The first issue, for Spring and Summer 2015, featured the groundbreaking fashion
designer and creative director of LOEWE, JONATHAN ANDERSON, photographed by
DAVID SIMS. The second, Fantastic Man’s Autumn and Winter 2015 issue, starred the
enigmatic actor KYLE MacLACHLAN, captured by photographers INEZ & VINOODH.
These compelling and unexpected collaborations between phenomenal artists and personalities have defined Fantastic Man over the past decade, in addition, of course, to its
trademark editorial tone and strong aesthetic vision.
KYLE MacLACHLAN shot by INEZ & VINOODH for Autumn and Winter 2015. Below, some of the magazine’s
previous covers, starring: DAVID BECKHAM, JEREMY DELLER, SPIKE JONZE, TOM FORD, JONATHAN
ANDERSON, ANDRÉ BALAZS, MATTHEW SLOTOVER and CHRISTOPH WALTZ.
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FANTASTIC MAN
ED ITO R IA L S EC T I O N S
RECOMMENDATIONS — A section of the magazine simply dedicated to useful information from interesting men. Fantastic Man’s friends and contributors from around the
world share handy tips and obsessions.
THE LIST — A much loved and hilarious regular feature that explores a different topic,
sartorial or otherwise, each issue.
STORIES — Renowned for its in-depth, intelligent and personable profiles, Fantastic
Man features the stories of incredible men from a range of fascinating backgrounds:
chefs, designers, athletes, broadcasters, actors, musicians and many more.
FASHION — Always fresh and challenging, Fantastic Man’s approach to fashion is renowned for its precision and wearability. Each issue’s fashion pages are a thorough examination of what it is that men could wear.
MAN CHATS — Men with fascinating vocations and passions discuss their work, whether it’s tree surgery, the bodyguard profession or even ping-pong.
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FANTASTIC MAN
S U B J EC TS
An extraordinary array of men have featured in Fantastic Man, which is exemplified by
the diversity of the following sampling of Fantastic Man’s previous cover stars: football
star DAVID BECKHAM, musician BRYAN FERRY, author BRET EASTON ELLIS,
actor EWAN McGREGOR, hotelier ANDRÉ BALAZS, director SPIKE JONZE, entrepreneur MATTHEW SLOTOVER, artist JEREMY DELLER, photographer VINOODH
MATADIN and fashion designer TOM FORD.
CO N T R I B U TO RS
PHOTOGRAPHERS — Fantastic Man’s photographic contributors include some of
the most respected and exciting visionaries in the industry, including ALASDAIR
McLELLAN, INEZ & VINOODH, JUERGEN TELLER, COLLIER SCHORR, ROE
ETHRIDGE, WOLFGANG TILLMANS, ZOË GHERTNER, TERRY RICHARDSON
and WILLY VANDERPERRE.
STYLISTS — Fantastic Man’s contributing stylists include SIMON FOXTON, OLIVIER RIZZO, JOE McKENNA, JONATHAN KAYE, HANNES HETTA and MATTIAS
KARLSSON, while at the core of the publication’s fashion team are long-term team members JODIE BARNES (Senior Fashion Editor at Large) and JULIAN GANIO (Fashion
Director).
WRITERS — Always insightful and entertaining, Fantastic Man’s esteemed contributing
writers include EMILY KING, CHARLIE PORTER, TIM BLANKS, PAUL FLYNN,
ISAAC LOCK, ALEX NEEDHAM, SUSIE RUSHTON, HORACIO SILVA and, of
course, Fantastic Man’s own GERT JONKERS.
Above, BRYAN FERRY photographed by JUERGEN TELLER for issue n o 12, and photographer ALASDAIR
McLELLAN’s portraits of MATTHEW SLOTOVER for issue n o 15, DAVID BECKHAM for issue n o 13 and DAVID WALLIAMS for issue n o 12.
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FANTASTIC MAN
TH E R E A D ERS
Fantastic Man has a loyal international audience of intelligent and educated men, who
consider themselves contemporaries both of the magazine and the celebrated men profiled
within. The readers of Fantastic Man are sophisticated and keenly interested in the world
around them and the joys they may derive from it. They are united by an enthusiasm for
refinement and functionality in their garments, and a love of entertaining and enlightening culture.
Median age.................................. 34 years
13% ........................................18 – 27 years
74% ....................................... 28 – 46 years
9% ..........................................47 – 55 years
4% ....................................................... 56+
Male readers........................................85%
Female readers ....................................15%
AB .......................................................47%
ABC1 ..................................................76%
Worldwide circulation: 87,628 copies
Readership: 394,326
UK 43%
US 19%
France 12%
Others 4%
Italy 9%
Benelux 13%
D I ST R I B U T I O N
Fantastic Man is recognized from an outstanding newsstand position with its extensive
worldwide circulation. Each issue is released with a smart and selective promotional program spanning across the UK and other key European cities.
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FANTASTIC MAN
C R E AT IV E CO LL A BO R AT I O N S
Fantastic Man’s style and wit extend beyond the page with innovative collaborations
between its cherished contributors and leading brand partners. These partnerships have
resulted in some of the most covetable products for modern men; from the creation of a
lovely gentleman’s cologne to the perfectly cut brief.
Delightful editorial collaborations are also a key component of Fantastic Man’s beloved
brand partnerships. Such projects have come to life in both physical form, as beautifully
printed inserts and striking supplements within the magazine, and in the digital realm on
Fantastic Man’s website.
Clockwise from top left, the FANTASTIC MAN gentleman’s cologne by BYREDO, a special ‘beauty’ insert
made in collaboration with ABSOLUT vodka, the vest and brief designed with THE WHITE BRIEFS, Fantastic Man’s own Gert Jonkers and Jop van Bennekom modelling jeans made in collaboration with ACNE and a
striking editorial project featuring select looks from H&M.
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FANTASTIC MAN
E V EN TS
Fantastic Man events are always a lively family affair, bringing together the magazine’s
esteemed contributors, subjects and cherished readers. In 2015, Fantastic Man’s 10th anniversary gave cause for an epic extravaganza held in collaboration with ADIDAS, where
ten of the magazine’s closest friends were invited to co-host the evening and contribute
to the evening’s entertainment. The spectacular line-up included a fashion show of STEFANO PILATI’s personal wardrobe, a self-portrait made of cake by FRANCESCO VEZZOLI and DJ sets by WOLFGANG TILLMANS and ALEXIS TAYLOR, to name a few.
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Clockwise from top left: A model parting the crowd of the 10th anniversary celebration, a super fun disco dance
party in New York, the programme detailing the 10th anniversary party’s stellar co-hosts, revelry in Berlin for
issue n o 20, an intimate dinner toasting issue n o 8 and the invitation to the ADIDAS SLVR dance party.
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FANTASTIC MAN
B R A N D OV ERV I E W
THE GENTLEWOMAN — Widely acknowledged as the definitive style title for the
modern woman. Personal and entertaining, it has set a new standard in women’s magazines with its high quality writing and fashion photography. Above all, The Gentlewoman
provides a unique and timely perspective on the way intelligent women think and dress.
BUTTONED-UP — The story of London style through the history of the button-downshirt. Encompassing music, street style, fashion, portraits, day and night locations, the
visual context of east London where clothes factories and workshops used to be, night
shots where bars and clubs used to be (or still are), an examination of collar shapes and
archive images from fashion and music.
THE HAPPY READER — A unique magazine about reading for anyone who wishes to
stay inspired, informed and entertained. With beautiful typography, the magazine is a
design object that celebrates the pure pleasure of reading and the calming luxury of being
offline.
FANTASTIC MAN: MEN OF GREAT STYLE AND SUBSTANCE — The hardcover
retrospective ‘Fantastic Man: Men of Great Style and Substance’ is the first book to
celebrate a stellar decade of Fantastic Man. Published by PHAIDON, it brings together
interviews with 69 of the world’s most stylish, influential and innovative men.
Autumn and Winter 2015
EXPEDITION
COS MAGAZINE — A chic cultural biannual produced for the retailer of the same
name, featuring insightful interviews with luminaries from the worlds of art, design and
technology.
BUTT — From its first issue in 2001, BUTT magazine has revolutionized the world of
gay publishing with frank and funny interviews with some of the world’s most interesting
homosexuals. BUTT is a forum where famous and everyday gay men speak candidly and
intimately about their ideas and inspirations.
COS magazine
The publications that compose the family around Fantastic Man: the womens’ biannual THE GENTLEWOMAN, BUTTONED-UP, the compendium FANTASTIC MAN: MEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE, BUTT,
COS MAGAZINE and THE HAPPY READER.
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FANTASTIC MAN
CA LEN DA R
R AT E CA R D
Issue no 23: Spring / Summer 2016
Artwork deadline: early March 2016
On sale: early April 2016
IFC Single page.......................................................£11,050
IFC Double page spread .........................................£21,850
1st DPS ................................................................... £20,500
1st bank DPS ........................................................... £17,650
DPS named site ...................................................... £16,000
DPS 1st 3rd..............................................................£15,100
DPS front half .........................................................£14,450
Outside Back Cover ............................................... £22,575
Single page facing Masthead/TOC......................... £11,100
Single page specified position ............................... £10,500
Single page first half ................................................ £9,000
Single page run of magazine ................................... £8,950
Issue no 24: Autumn / Winter 2016
Artwork deadline: TBC (July 2016)
On sale: TBC (September 2016)
CO N TAC T
ELIZABETH SIMS
Advertising Director
[email protected]
T: +44 (0)20 7242 8802
M: +44 (0)79 2222 0074
T ER M S A N D CO N D IT I O N S
All advertisement rates are subject to VAT. Agency discount 10%. Payment terms for
advertising 30 days. Booked advertising is only cancelable up to 6 weeks prior to closing
date or are payable in full. Covers are non-cancelable.
SALES REPRESENTATIVES:
Italy:
FABIO MONTOBBIO
at Rock Media S.R.L.
Largo Cairoli, 2
20121 Milano • Italy
[email protected]
T: +39 0278 2608
USA:
MICHAEL BULLOCK
59 Canal Street • 3rd floor
NY 10002 • USA
[email protected]
T: +1 917 349 0417
FANTASTIC MAN OFFICES:
London Office:
1 Tavistock Chambers
40 Bloomsbury Way
WC1A 2SE • London
United Kingdom
T: +44 207 2428802
Amsterdam Office:
Recht Boomssloot 7
1011 CR • Amsterdam
The Netherlands
T: +31 20 320 9032
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FANTASTIC MAN
D I G I TA L A R T WO R K R EQ U I R EM EN T S
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PR I N T ED PRO O F R EQ U I R EM EN T S
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FANTASTIC MAN • Elizabeth Sims
1 Tavistock Chambers
40 Bloomsbury Way
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United Kingdom
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scale, with all type, logos and other graphics in the right position. Please use vector logos.
Model OLLIE SIMS in the ‘Man Fantastic’ T-shirt produced in collaboration with CARHARTT WIP, photographed by COLLIER SCHORR for issue n o 18.
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