What a Vanity Fair subscription includes

A Vanity Fair subscription delivers the print magazine to your home 12 times per year. Each issue includes celebrity interviews, fashion coverage, politics, culture reporting, and photography. The magazine typically arrives within 7 to 10 business days of the cover date.

Most subscriptions also include digital access to Vanityfair.com, where you can read articles, watch video content, and browse archives. The digital portion updates daily with new stories. Some subscription tiers offer access to the Vanity Fair app for reading on phones and tablets.

Subscription pricing varies depending on whether you buy directly from Condé Nast (Vanity Fair's publisher) or through a third-party vendor. Direct subscriptions typically cost between $60 and $120 per year, depending on promotional offers. Third-party sellers sometimes offer lower introductory rates.

Key Takeaways

  • A standard Vanity Fair subscription includes 12 print issues per year plus digital access to the website and sometimes the mobile app.
  • You can subscribe directly through Vanityfair.com or through third-party magazine retailers, each with different pricing and renewal terms.
  • Print delivery takes 7 to 10 business days from the cover date, and your first issue may take longer if you subscribe mid-month.
  • Renewal happens automatically unless you cancel, and prices may increase when your current term ends.
  • You can pause, cancel, or modify your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting customer service.

How to start a subscription

To subscribe directly, visit Vanityfair.com and look for the subscription offer on the homepage or in the footer. Click through to the subscription page, where you will see current pricing and any promotional discounts. Enter your mailing address, email, and payment information (credit card, debit card, or PayPal).

After you complete payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your subscription details and start date. Your first issue will arrive within 4 to 6 weeks if you subscribe at the beginning of a month, or longer if you subscribe mid-month, because the magazine is printed and shipped in batches. Digital access typically begins immediately.

You can also subscribe through third-party retailers like Amazon, Walmart, or specialty magazine subscription sites. These vendors often advertise lower first-year rates but may charge higher renewal prices. Read the terms carefully before purchasing, because some third-party subscriptions renew at full price without warning.

What documents and information you need

To start a subscription, you will need a valid mailing address in the United States or the country where Vanity Fair ships. You will also need a payment method: a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. If you are subscribing as a gift, you will need the recipient's mailing address instead of your own.

Keep your subscription confirmation email for your records. It contains your subscription number, start date, and renewal date. You will need this number if you contact customer service about billing, delivery, or account changes.

Renewal, cancellation, and account changes

Subscriptions renew automatically on the anniversary of your start date. Condé Nast will charge your payment method on file without sending a separate notice. If you want to cancel before renewal, log into your account on Vanityfair.com, go to "Manage Subscription," and select "Cancel Subscription." You can also call customer service at the number on your confirmation email.

If you cancel before your renewal date, your subscription will continue through the end of your current term. You will not receive a refund for unused issues. If you cancel after renewal has already been charged, you may be able to request a refund within a certain window — contact customer service immediately to ask.

You can update your mailing address, email, or payment method through your account settings at any time. If you want to pause your subscription temporarily instead of canceling, contact customer service to discuss options; not all subscription types allow pausing.

Delivery and missing issues

Print issues are mailed via standard postal service and typically arrive 7 to 10 business days after the cover date. Delivery times vary by location and postal service performance. If an issue does not arrive within three weeks of the cover date, contact customer service with your subscription number and the issue date.

Condé Nast can usually send a replacement copy or credit your account. Keep the outer envelope or mailing label from any issue you receive, because customer service may ask for proof of your address to process a replacement. If you move, update your address in your account before the next issue ships to avoid delivery delays.

Digital access and the Vanity Fair app

Digital access to Vanityfair.com is included with most print subscriptions. Log in with the email address associated with your subscription account. Your login credentials work across the website and the Vanity Fair app (available on iOS and Android).

If you have trouble logging in, visit the "Sign In" page on Vanityfair.com and select "Forgot Password" to reset your credentials. Digital access may take up to 24 hours to activate after you complete your subscription purchase. If you still cannot access content after 24 hours, contact customer service.

Gift subscriptions

You can purchase a Vanity Fair subscription as a gift by selecting "Gift Subscription" during checkout on Vanityfair.com. Enter the recipient's mailing address and choose whether to send a gift announcement card immediately or on a specific date. The recipient will receive their first issue within 4 to 6 weeks.

Gift subscriptions are typically one year long and renew automatically unless the recipient cancels. The recipient will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to manage their account and set up digital access. If you want to extend a gift subscription or send a renewal gift, you can purchase an additional subscription year through the gift subscription option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to receive my first issue?

Your first issue usually arrives within 4 to 6 weeks if you subscribe at the start of a month. If you subscribe mid-month, it may take longer because the magazine is printed and shipped in batches. Digital access typically begins within 24 hours of purchase.

Can I change my subscription to a gift subscription?

No, you cannot convert an existing subscription. You would need to cancel your current subscription and purchase a new gift subscription with the recipient's address. Contact customer service to discuss timing if you want to avoid a gap in delivery.

What happens if I move during my subscription?

Update your mailing address in your account settings as soon as possible. Log into Vanityfair.com, go to "Manage Subscription," and change your address. The next issue will ship to your new address. If an issue was already printed with your old address, contact customer service to request a redirect or replacement.

Is there a student or military discount?

Vanity Fair occasionally offers promotional rates, but discounts vary by time of year and availability. Check Vanityfair.com for current offers, or contact customer service to ask about any active discounts for your situation.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my subscription?

Refunds are not issued for unused issues if you cancel before your renewal date. If your subscription has already renewed and you cancel within a short window, contact customer service immediately to request a refund — policies vary by situation.