The impressive array of magazines on offer both at the Berlin tradeshows I visited recently and the city's wondrous 'Do You Read Me' store have resulted in an abundance of interesting reads for me to pour over as of late. I mostly rely on online sources nowadays in order to provide me with up-to-date fashion content; this is sadly due to my rather futile money situation. There is still something about a magazine, however, that enthrals me far more than that of a website. From it's delicately inked paper to it's distinct freshly printed scent, a publication will always have that special physical quality that a website cannot provide.
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| A hugely successful online resource for all things street-wear related, here High Snobeity's signature glossiness has been translated to print. Featuring a minimal layout and highly stylized shoots, the site's print offering is alluringly sharp, whilst still managing to maintain a creative essence. |
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| The notably contemporary Hypebeast is another go-to online site for instant steet-wear gratification. As a publication, it's signature sense of luxurious simplicity translates excellently, whilst the magazine's ingenious shoots are both original and seamlessly styled. |
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| I was instantly seduced by Frankie's endearingly quirky cover, consequently leaving Do You Read Me with the magazine happily in hand. Inside, Frankie certainly didn't disappoint; with a focus on low-tech graphical elements such as hand-drawn sketches, the publication radiated a personal feel that made you want to treat it with care and consideration. |
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The French publication WAD's forward thinking urban aesthetics immediately captured my attention at Bread & Butter. The magazine's diverse use of casting in it's visionary editorials left me eagerly anticipating every turn page. The striking albino model to the right in the above image struck me as a reminder of the extent to which British magazines are severely lacking in diversity.
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