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How to Start Your Own Fashion Magazine


Two of your favorite things are fashion and writing. While you could take the traditional route and intern for a fashion magazine like Elle or Vogue, why not try something different and start your own fashion magazine as a hobby?

Fashion Magazine Ideas

Now, keep in mind that this does not have to be one of those publications that has glossy photos or anything like that. This can be as simple or as ornate as you would like it to be, depending on the fund that you would like to spend on your fashion magazine.

Now, you could choose two different formats for your fashion magazine: print, or online. If you chose to do a print magazine, there is a way to get around all of the picture copyright that would be required with an online magazine.

First of all, you need to know what kind of a fashion magazine you want this to be. Is it going to sophisticated, or everyday fashion? You will most likely have an easier time creating a magazine that is about everyday fashion.

For this, all you are going to need are some willing family members and friends that love to have their picture taken. Have them dress in their everyday wear, and take some fun photographs at pretty areas like a local park or the backyard. Afterwards, interview them on their fashion choices.

If you choose to have an online magazine, these kind of magazines are more eye-catching if you choose sophisticated fashion. For this, you can write about you own ideas on how to improve celebrity style. You can purchase stock photos online and include them in your magazine.

When it comes to formatting your magazine, be sure that you have software like QuarkXPress or Adobe InDesign. These programs allow you to make spreads much like professional magazines. For your online magazine, be sure to convert your files to PDF format.

If you dont know how to use formatting software, dont worry. There are plenty of online tutorials that will give you a basic understanding of how to use them. You can also try teaching yourself how to use it by exploring the software on your own.

The fun thing about making your own fashion magazine is that it is great practice for if you want to work in the magazine world. Or, it can also just be a fun hobby that you can add to your writing portfolio. The skys the limit when it comes to creating your own fashion magazine.

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Sustainable fashion
By Mira Williams

 Sustainable fashion is also known as green fashion or ethical fashion. Sustainable fashion is only a small part of a bigger sustainable design system in which a product is designed, created , marketed and sold with consideration of the impact that product will have on the planet during and after its total working life span, this is known as a carbon footprint of the product in question.

The fashion industry has not been very active in terms of environmentalism, with the only form of environmentalism being a small percentage of sales that is donated to any charity. Today there is a shift in the trend and more and more designers are now trying to reduce the impact that their industry is having on the environment. Many designers are now opting for environmentallyfriendly raw materials for their products, and the use of socially responsible clothing production methods.

A (NPO) non profit organization named Earth Pledge, (whose main goal is to support , encourage, and promote sustainable development), says that at conversion of raw materials into textiles makes use of up to 8.000 chemicals, and that growing non organic cotton makes up about 25% of the worlds pesticides. The damage to the environment caused by these chemicals and pesticides is permanent and irreversible. After this there is a remaining two thirds of the garments carbon footprint that is still to occur after a buyer purchases the product.

The sustainability of a material depends on a lot of things; firstly there is the material that the product is made from. When dealing with the sustainability of a material we consider whether it is renewable or not. Does its production employ the use of renewable sources of energy. The process into which the fiber is turned into a textile product is of importance, because nowadays a lot of chemicals are used in the production of textiles most of these chemical are not disposable, are highly flammable, toxic and could harm the environment. The sustainability of a product also takes into consideration the working conditions that the workers in the textile factories are subjected to. And finally there is the clothing items entire carbon footprint.

The use of natural fibers as opposed to synthetic fibers is of central concern for sustainable fashion. Natural fibers are those fibers which can be found in nature and occur naturally. There are two groups of natural fibers cellulose and plant fiber.

Sustainable fashion has been well received around the world with many designer and famous celebrities supporting and promoting the movement. The movement continues to grow and has finally proved itself to be more than just a trend.

Aware that the fashion industry is hugely draining on mother earth, Jessica strives to use organic, sustainable and socially responsible materials whenever possible, creating beautiful couture and peace for the planet at the same time: wedding dresses, wedding gowns, bridal gowns, bridal dresses, eco couture, eco friendly fashion.