Overview
- An editors’ letter released October 28 announced a 250-page oversized debut titled “Where Are We Now?” that assembles more than 120 people and stories for the magazine’s relaunch.
- Multiple outlets report the issue will go on sale November 23, but the publisher’s announcement left exact commercial details open.
- Several reports say the debut will carry a $45 cover price and be sponsored by Rivian and Figma and that the issue will run with no traditional print ads, though those specifics have not been officially confirmed by Life.
- Bedford Media, led by Karlie Kloss with Joshua Kushner as publisher, will run editorial and business operations while Dotdash Meredith retains ownership of Life’s photography archive.
- The project brings in high-profile creative hires, aims to expand into digital storytelling, documentaries and events, and tests whether premium, collectible print can anchor a diversified media model in a weak ad market.