"Grace Magazine" was launched on 14 May 2002 by MO"D"E magazine's last executive editor, Ceslie Armstrong, and many of the ex-MO"D"E staff as an independent quarterly publication and website under a similar concept. Even though the initial 400,000 print run sold out quickly and advertising revenue appeared high, the independent status and limited funding prohibited the ability to grow to fill the newsstand and subscription orders. Critics, however, believed that "Grace" featured far less stylish fashion content than its predecessor and unwisely pursued an editorial emphasis on weight-related health issues. "Grace Magazine" ceased operation due to lack of funding in November 2003, after publishing 10 issues.