With the spirit of protest in the air, publications championing slow fashion and environmentalism are having a moment. Here are eight of the best
Zines – pamphlet-like, often non-professional publications – have long been associated with grassroots activism as a means of raising awareness and challenging accepted narratives. While some exist simply to celebrate a cultural niche, others are a platform for those who feel their voice isn’t being heard elsewhere, typically offering a low-cost, DIY means of protest. What’s more, with the spirit of protest in the air, they are thriving.
“To me, radical zines are ones that change the discourse,” says Mia Maxwell, the founder of media-diversity title Fem Zine, speaking at a panel discussing the rise of the radical zine during Fashion Revolution Week.
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