The End of an Era: Nuts Magazine and the "World’s Best Boobs" Legacy
In the early 2010s, if you walked into any UK newsagent, one title dominated the "lads’ mag" shelf: Nuts magazine. While it covered football, gadgets, and jokes, its most iconic annual feature was undoubtedly the World’s Best Boobs poll. A Look Back at 2013
The World’s Best Boobs 2013 special was a massive event for the publication. It featured a countdown of 100 women as voted by the readers, spanning over 18 pages. This particular year featured some of the most famous names in the glamour modeling world, including:
Lucy Pinder: A frequent cover star and perennial favorite in the polls.
Danielle Sharp: A rising star at the time who gained significant popularity through the magazine's voting system.
Stacey Poole and Emma Glover: Both of whom were highlighted in the 2013 special.
For many, this period represented the peak of the weekly men's magazine craze, where "glamour" photography enjoyed mainstream shelf space alongside lifestyle content. Where is Nuts Magazine in 2021 (and beyond)? world best boobs 2013 nuts magazine 2021
If you’re looking for a new issue of Nuts today, you won’t find one. The magazine closed permanently in April 2014.
Its closure was driven by several major shifts in the media landscape:
The Rise of the Internet: Publishers cited an inability to compete with free, instant online content.
Supermarket Disputes: In 2013, the magazine faced a high-profile row with the Co-operative supermarket over "modesty bags." When Nuts refused to use them, the chain pulled the title from its shelves, dealing a significant blow to its circulation.
Changing Trends: Audience habits shifted toward social media and lifestyle sites like The LAD Bible, making the traditional print format less profitable. The Legacy of the "Lad Mags"
While Nuts is no longer in print, its impact on British pop culture remains a topic of conversation. The stars of those 2013 polls have largely moved on to new careers; for instance, Lucy Pinder transitioned into acting and television. The End of an Era: Nuts Magazine and
Today, enthusiasts of the era mostly find content through archives like CrazyAboutMagazines, which still sells vintage back issues for collectors.
Are you interested in learning more about what the original cover stars from 2013 are doing today? Nuts magazine - World's Best Boobs 2013 cover (26 April
It wasn't enough to just have a skirt. In 2013, the hem had to look like a mistake. The Hi-Lo skirt (short in front, long in back) was everywhere. When walking, it created a "mermaid tail" effect. When standing still, it looked like you forgot to finish cutting the fabric.
Pair with: A studded belt and a "Bird" nest hair bun.
Skinny jeans reigned supreme, but for the truly nuts fashionista, the drop crotch was life. These pants hung so low between the knees that they looked like a diaper filled with rocks. Pair them with a "Kardashian-sized" clutch and Jeffrey Campbell Litas.
Style content from 2013: "It’s not sagging, it’s intentional volume." but for the truly nuts fashionista
Derived from early space photography and a heavy dose of Instagram’s "Kelvin" filter, the galaxy print invaded every garment. Leggings, hoodies, sneakers, and even backpacks were splattered with cosmic purple, neon blue, and starburst white. The style content of 2013 suggested that wearing a nebula on your lower half made you a "free spirit." In reality, it made you look like a Windows 7 screensaver.
Distressed jeans existed before, but 2013 took scissors to the fabric with the fury of a toddler. We aren't talking knee rips. We are talking horizontal gashes from hip to ankle, held together by three threads of cotton.
Style tip from 2013 blogs: "Wear over neon leggings for maximum impact."
What happened to all that chaotic energy? By 2015, Normcore had arrived to kill the fun. The galaxy leggings were thrown into the back of the closet. The bib necklaces were donated to Goodwill. The high-low hem was mercilessly mocked by the fashion police.
But in 2024/2025, we are seeing a revival. Gen Z has discovered "Indie Sleaze" and "Tumblr Girly." The 2013 aesthetic is back, not as a parody, but as a genuine nostalgia for a time when the internet was messy, raw, and a little bit nuts.
We are seeing chain wallets, low-rise skirts over leggings, and even the return of the statement necklace (in ironic silver).