PAPER Magazine’s 40th Anniversary: Celebrating Decades of Cultural Influence in Lima, Peru
On November 6, 2024, PAPER Magazine, a renowned publication under MEBO International’s STREET MEDIA, celebrated its 40th anniversary in Lima, Peru, during the APEC 2024 events. The anniversary brought together prominent figures, including Kevin Xu, Chairman of MEBO Group; Luciano Paredes, Executive Director of the APEC 2024 Business Leaders' Summit; and Brian, CEO of both LA Weekly and PAPER. Since its launch in New York in 1984, PAPER has been an icon in pop culture, recognized for its distinctive cross-cultural perspectives and pioneering spirit.
Highlighting Iconic Pop Culture with a Global Cover Gallery
The celebration featured a captivating cover gallery with influential global icons like K-pop star ROSÉ (Park Chaeyoung), Camila Cabello, Sabrina Carpenter, and Christina Aguilera. These covers showcase PAPER’s talent for capturing the essence of modern pop icons, reflecting the diversity and creativity that drive today’s global music and celebrity culture.
Honoring K-pop’s Global Reach
In a symbolic gesture, Brian presented APEC’s Luciano Paredes with a special sweatshirt featuring PAPER’s ROSÉ cover, underscoring K-pop’s growing global presence and PAPER’s keen insight into music and fashion trends worldwide.
A Journey from Print to Digital: PAPER’s Transformation
Beginning as a 16-page black-and-white monthly, PAPER has grown into a multimedia platform covering fashion, entertainment, and music. With a robust digital presence, PAPER continues to connect audiences globally, bridging cultural divides and shaping trends in the digital age.
As PAPER celebrates its 40th anniversary, it stands not only as a magazine but as a cultural force, delivering fresh, engaging content and setting the pace in global pop culture.
About MEBO
Founded in 1987 by Professor Rongxiang Xu, a distinguished Chinese life scientist, MEBO Group is a multinational headquartered in both China and the USA. It integrates research, development, and sales across the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health foods, and cosmetics sectors.
At its core, MEBO focuses on regenerative life sciences, innovating with over 100 patents and more than ten joint research bases to enhance and enable the body's own regenerative abilities.
As a leader in regenerative life science, MEBO's extensive research facilities and products impact over 100 countries globally, pioneering new frontiers in the regenerative life world.
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