Carter describes the challenges he faced in the first two years at the magazine, and how he worked to align with the staff. He reveals the techniques he used to reinvent the magazine, despite the lack of any real plan out the outset. Carter also talks about the origins of Vanity's Fair's famous Oscar parties, as well as the magazine's iconic Hollywood issue. He describes how the parties grew over the years, and how they and the Hollywood issue became embedded in the culture. Graydon Carter then describes his personal and working relationships with some of his biggest collaborators. He discusses working with Annie Leibovitz, Michael Hitchens, Michael Lewis, and Bryan Burrough. Carter also reveals how he decides on his cover subjects, and what key elements go into each decision. He talks about some of the most iconic covers over the years, and a couple he may regret, including the one featuring Paris Hilton. Carter and Kelly also talk about Graydon's long relationship with Donald Trump. Carter describes his first impression of Trump, and how their relationship has gone south over the years.

Share:
More In Culture
The World Reacts to the Obama Portraits
The National Portrait Gallery has two new additions thanks to Barack and Michelle Obama's official paintings. Latina Magazine's Taiia Young joins Cheddar to discuss the added significance to this American tradition.
Adam Rippon and Gus Kenworthy Break the Rainbow Ceiling at the Winter Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics are making history for a number of reasons, but one of the biggest stories out of Pyeongchang is the records that openly gay athletes are breaking almost every day. Figure skater Adam Rippon and freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy are the first openly gay men to compete for the U.S. in the Winter Olympics, and they are doing it in style.
Rydel Lynch Dishes on Her New Fashion Line
Actress and R5 Member Rydel Lynch is launching her own clothing line this month. The star shares where she draws her fashion inspiration from, and what's in store for her this season.
Doing Well with S'well
Sarah Kauss is the CEO of water bottle company S'well. Her small idea has turned into one of the most successful female-run businesses. She joins Kristen Schoeler at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit to discuss how to build a brand and why S'well is doing so well.
The Process of Making Sustainable Clothes
Faherty CEO Alex Faherty and Creative Director Mike Faherty say that even though sourcing materials is difficult, there's a lot of freedom and creativity that come with the process.
Between Bells: February 12, 2018
On Between Bells: Infrastructure, budget, and John Kelly's future. Plus, major Olympic moments and the first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue of the #MeToo era. With The Young Turks, Rare Media, The Daily Caller, Royal Canin, and more.
Tyler Perry Has Big Plans in Streaming TV
Forget signing an exclusive deal with Netflix or Hulu! The award-winning writer, actor, and director says he wants to launch his own video streaming service, where you can watch all-Tyler Perry content, all the time.
Opening Bell: February 13, 2018
In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates share their thoughts on the Trump administration and social media's growing influence. Under Armour saw a 47% surge in international sales last quarter. Facebook's VP of U.S. Public Policy and Chief Privacy Officer joins Cheddar to discuss the importance of doing regular privacy check-ups. Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman, co-hosts of the show "Small Business Revolution - Main Street," tell us what to expect from the upcoming third season.
Load More