Mister

Mister was one of the defining glossy gay magazines of the 1970s and 1980s, celebrated for its soft‑core photographic style and its unmistakable “guy‑next‑door” aesthetic. Published by Millivres Ltd, it stood apart from more niche or subcultural titles of the time, offering clean, high‑quality layouts, approachable models, and a warm, everyday masculinity that became its signature look. Much of its visual identity was shaped by renowned photographer Mike Arlen, whose work helped cement Mister as a landmark publication in the evolution of the UK’s gay media landscape.