Life magazine is returning via Karlie Kloss and Jared Kushner

Life magazine is making a comeback, thanks to supermodel Karlie Kloss and her billionaire husband Jared Kushner. After Kloss first announced plans to relaunch the print and digital edition of Life two years ago, the vision is finally taking shape. In a letter from the editors, the magazine reminisced about its past legacy, founded in 1936 by Henry Luce, and shared what to expect with the relaunch on November 23.

The first issue of the revived Life magazine will be titled "Where Are We Now?" and will feature contributions from over 120 people. Readers can anticipate a mix of print and digital content, including documentaries, video, special edition prints, and collectibles. The oversized print magazine will boast 250 pages and will be priced at $45.

During its peak, Life was a powerhouse in photojournalism, known for its stirring cover stories and images that captured significant moments in history. However, the rise of digital media and downsizing of publications led to the demise of Life in 2000. Since then, print media has continued to decline, with even prominent magazines like Vogue scaling back from monthly print issues to fewer per year.

For Kloss, the resurgence of Life is an eyebrow-raising move, but she believes that there is an audience for print magazines in the digital age. As she told The New York Times, "What made Life extraordinary was its ability to make the world feel closer. And our responsibility is to preserve and to protect that legacy."