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Learn About the Wonderful World of Zine Making and Self Publishing

Making zines became a mass movement in the 1970s, inspired by the DIY ethos of the punk movement and the arrival of cheap photocopying. Zinemaking has now become an affordable way for artists and writers to self-publish their work.
With sites like Etsy and Folksy bringing the DIY word to a new generation of creatives, there’s[.....]

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Spoonful

I’ve just bought a copy of Spoonful. It’s a short and inspiring little zine from Australia and is just enough to read on your daily commute.
Spoonful is just that – a ’spoonful’ of intriguing ideas, beautiful reflections and objects of desire, designed for people with busy lives. But though quick[.....]

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Nude

The summer copy of Nude is out now and the theme is clear – ‘Look on the bright side’. Though the editors fully recognise we’re in a recession and that many people are experiencing genuine hardship, they’re keen to point out some positives. This issue is brimming with the work of independent[.....]

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Curl Harmony

I was really excited to hear from Nadine Harding of Curl Harmony. Over the years I’ve come to terms with my naturally curly hair. As a child I hated it and tried to brush it straight. As a teenager I wrangled with it on a daily basis, trying infra red hair dryers,[.....]

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Selvedge Objects

I’ve blogged about Selvedge before. It’s one of my favourite magazines. With its stunning photography, unparalleled design and peerless writing, it’s more of a keepsake than a magazine. A real joy to read or simply to leaf through.
In each issue the editors feature makers whose objects fulfil their criteria of well-fashioned design,[.....]

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Fashion Central

I came across Fashion Central a little while ago via MySpace. They have a whopping 4,500 friends on their list and work hard to promote the work of new and emerging designers. Last November saw the launch of the Fashion Central Online Magazine which has proved to be hugely popular with designers and[.....]

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Indie Quarter Goes Nude

Well, no not really. But we are in Nude magazine! They were kind enough to give us a mention in their new winter mag.
Nude came kicking and screaming into the world four years ago and is the brainchild of Suzy Prince and Ian Lowey. It aims to serve up ‘an eclectic[.....]

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Top PR Tips from CosmoGIRL! Fashion Editor

One of the most difficult challenges for small creative companies is getting their work into the press. We’re therefore delighted that Navaz Batliwalla (Fashion Editor of CosmoGIRL!) has kindly agreed to share her top tips for gaining press coverage.
Top Tip for Getting PR by Navaz Batliwalla

White hot collection? Check. Fabulous website?[.....]

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