- The Observer,
- Sunday January 15 2006
What do women want? Frankly, heaven only knows, but here at The Observer we hope we've got something of an answer, and you're looking at it right now. Welcome to the first issue of Observer Woman, our fourth monthly title - a new kind of woman's supplement, with the range and depth to appeal to women of all ages, and equally fascinating to men.
Our world-class line-up of contributors includes international beauty expert Kathy Phillips, Vogue's former health and beauty director; the brilliant style gurus at Grazia, Britain's first weekly fashion magazine; Susan Clark, the most-knowledgable alternative health journalist; Jeremy Langmead, editor-in-chief of Wallpaper*, who has scoured the high street for interiors bargains; and great Observer writers Carole Cadwalladr, Rachel Cooke, Kathryn Flett, Louise France, Phil Hogan, Robert McCrum, Alex Renton and Nigel Slater.
Today's launch issue includes an investigation into the rapid growth of IVF holidays; Polly Vernon's honest look at the rise (and growth!) of women's obsession with body hair; a revealing interview with Elizabeth Hurley; and an astonishing profile of the woman who swapped her home, her job and her lovers with a stranger - Nancy Weber, who spawned a whole genre of reality TV in the process.
And once you've fed your mind, you can restock your wardrobe, kitchen, sitting room and home office, all from the comfort of your sofa - with Shop!, our fabulous monthly shopping guide. Enjoy!
