The new size, more commonly seen in the US, is unique to the UK men's market and, the publisher claims, differentiates Esquire as a premium product. The more compact title should be easier to read on the move and will mark the magazine out on the newsstand.
Langmead said that Esquire has "always been a magazine for grown-ups", that aims to "scintillate and titillate, entertain and inspire".
The September issue features a cover shot of Michelle Pfeiffer photographed by Rankin; Booker-shortlisted writer Andrew O'Hagan on film; Michael Winner on gold diggers; and columns from David Baddiel and Adam Thirlwell.