Teen Vogue was first published in 2003 as a youth-focused companion to Vogue magazine.
Condé Nast created the title to cover fashion, beauty, celebrity culture, and issues relevant to teenage readers. Amy Astley became its founding editor, helping establish a distinct editorial identity rather than simply reproducing the adult Vogue formula.
Teen Vogue was initially a print magazine, but its digital journalism later became especially prominent. Its coverage expanded into politics, culture, education, and social issues, attracting readers beyond traditional fashion audiences.
The title is sometimes confused with Vogue itself or with other teen fashion magazines. Teen Vogue is a separate Condé Nast publication, although it shares the Vogue name and brand heritage. Its launch also predates the later period when many fashion magazines shifted heavily toward digital publishing.