The New Yorker covered topics ranging from the death of privacy to the "area-code envy" in Manhattan. TIME Magazine examined the $30 billion Mormon Church empire and an "edgy" email prank testing online storytelling.
Vogue focused on "living large" with slouchy suits, baggy trousers, and an emphasis on "Latin Class" beauty, featuring models and actresses in that style.
Late August is remembered by many as a calm, nostalgic period, particularly with music like K’s Choice providing a soundtrack to the end of the summer. Significant Events & Technology August 1997 - Vogue Archive