Distinction Magazine Launches in Los Angeles in September
LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2003 --Distinction magazine, a new luxury magazine showcasing the world of affluent and socially minded Angelenos, will launch its premier issue in September.
Distinction is published by Angeles Publications, a division of Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC. The bi-monthly magazine is a separate and independently written and edited publication from the Los Angeles Times newspaper. Angeles Publications will report to the advertising marketing division of the Los Angeles Times.
In late August, the magazine will be mailed directly to about 50,000 affluent households and an additional 5,000 copies will be sold at select newsstands and distributed to upscale retail locations, spas, hotels and cultural events.
“Distinction is the most exciting new luxury magazine for and about L.A.’s affluent and influential with a smart twist,” said Jane Kahn, publisher. “We will go inside the world of L.A. society that is not about Hollywood celebrities and focus on the business and cultural leaders, philanthropists and creative visionaries who have built Los Angeles into a vibrant, world-class city.”
Editor Laurie Pike said, “Our editorial vision is to capture the soul rather than the glitz of Los Angeles. Every issue will look inside the lives and homes of powerful, interesting people. We’ll cover all aspects of this lifestyle, from fashion and design to society and philanthropy, local culture and the arts.”
Design and Content
The magazine brings readers compelling articles and captivating photographs by some of L.A.’s best writers and photographers. Its contemporary, visually sophisticated design will be driven by large photo layouts.
Staff
Publisher Jane Kahn has had many years of experience in luxury and lifestyle publications. She spent seven years at Hearst Magazines as West Coast Director of Town & Country and Harper’s Bazaar. She also has been Los Angeles manager for the Condé Nast magazine Vogue and recently was a consultant for Richard Riordan’s Los Angeles Examiner.
Editor Laurie Pike served as editor-in-chief and publisher of Glue magazine, a Los Angeles style and arts magazine, from 1998 to 2001. Prior to that, she was West Coast editor of the Web site, Fashion Wire Daily, and the magazines Sportswear International and Jalouse. Pike also served as fashion editor for Movieline magazine, and has written articles for GQ, British Vogue, Los Angeles magazine, the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. A former nightly on-air reporter for KTTV-TV Channel 11, Pike also has worked as a producer, writer and host for television shows in the U.S., Canada and Britain.
Creative Director Joseph Shuldiner has been involved in the field of publication design for over 20 years. He has worked for Shape, Home and Los Angeles Times Magazine. Most recently, he was art director of the Los Angeles Times special advertising sections.Shuldiner established Traction Gallery, one of downtown Los Angeles’ first “loft scene” exhibition/performance spaces. Turning his attention to his own artistic work, Shuldiner began a successful career as an exhibiting artist, showing his wood and paper sculptures in galleries throughout the U.S.
He is the grandson of Joseph Lewitzky, a Depression-era visionary painter and the nephew of Los Angeles choreographer Bella Lewitzky.
Distinction magazine is published by Angeles Publications, a division of Los Angeles Times Communications, LLC. Angeles Publications is a new division that has been established to develop publications that are targeted to specific markets
