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Harper’s Bazaar

American magazine
Also known as: “Harper’s Bazar”

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Harper's Bazaar is an American magazine that began publication in 1867. Modeled after a German women's periodical, it initially focused on fashion material. The magazine was founded by Harper & Brothers, a prominent 19th-century American publishing firm known for its influence on literature and politics. Over time, Harper's Bazaar evolved, and after 1929, its name was stylized as Harper's Bazaar. It is recognized as a significant publication within the history of women's magazines in the United States.12

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