Issue 38, on sale now!
A new issue, a new editor, a new art
director. It's a tricky task to take the reins of a much-loved publication,
especially when the previous team has done such a brilliant job creating a
credible alternative to mainstream women's magazines. Here at YEN, we believe our job is to entertain,
inspire and inform, so do let me know if you think we're on track or if there’s
anything you’d like to see more of – or less.
And so to the
business of this issue… We have a bunch of great reads and beautiful images for
your perusal and pleasure. I've long wanted to publish a story on the
contribution older people make to society, so first issue in, I grabbed the
chance. Often forgotten by the media, the 60-plus bracket make a rocking return
to glossy pages in Amelia Groom's story on senior style. Speaking of forgotten
people, Curvy was created to provide
a platform for young female artists struggling to get their work seen. Six
years on, and the sheer mass of creative talent continues to astound us. Take a
sneak peek at the works of our six feature artists. Then, there's the stunning
images created by the brightest sparks in the Antipodean fashion industry. I'm
also especially proud of the team behind our cover shoot. Here's how the day
went…
We’ve taken over
Adrian’s house
for the day. Racks of clothes litter the photographer’s living room, and one
nutty pop star is squealing like a giddy kid when her hair is done. Patience
spins around the room, swishing her newly-blonde locks as though she’s in a
shampoo commercial. Sarah, our awesome art director, has made chocolate slice
to keep our energy levels up for the duration. We all agree our mums had the
same recipe when we were kids. Adrian
is graciously pouring ginger tea for the assembled masses. Kym, our super
stylist, is laughing like a hyena at a YouTube clip of Charlie the Unicorn and
his misadventure to Candy
Mountain. It's a cloudy
day. We were hoping to shoot in the brilliant sun. Adrian paces the room,
furiously devising Plan B. Massive sheets of coloured paper backdrops are
grabbed, and Patience is thrown some itty-bitty orange and gold shorts and
hoisted up onto six-inch heels. Show time.
You’ve seen the
cover, now check out the other shots and story.
Enjoy
the issue!
Louise
and the YEN team.