Fashion Publications - A Venn Diagram

Let's be honest, the US has an obsession with Europe. Our friends across the pond have such chic and effortless style and we've been borrowing their trends for years. Whether it was our love for all things mod in the 60s, or our admiration for eastern European embroidery in the 70s. We've been using Europe as a source of inspiration in all things fashion.
However, there's one area of fashion that we seem to be standing alone - magazines.
I decided to look into the differences between international and American fashion publications, and of course created a Venn diagram

I wanted to keep this a fair fight so I chose two magazines that appeal to the same audience. Nylon is an American publication that started in 1999. It is a more progressive and young publication that usually has edgy editorials and content. The issue I reviewed was actually the last print publication that Nylon put out and will be transitioning to all online media. This issue's cover star is St. Vincent, my ultimate role model. I've been following her music since I was in eighth grade and I love her as much today as the day I discovered her in 2010. Her new album MASSEDUCTION is coming out on October 13th, and the single 'New York' couldn't be more fitting to my life at the moment. Her style and personality embody the essence of Nylon so its only fitting she is their last cover star. 

However, Nylon does a lot of things that are "typical" for an American publication. They include editorial stories that feature trends for the season and offer several ways for you to pull the trend off yourself and the pricing for the pieces. They also have quite a bit of event coverage, featuring a spread on the Dior runway show, and the opening of a retro nail salon in Brooklyn. 

i-d magazine is a great representation of a young British fashion publication. It was started in 1980 by the ex-art director of Vogue, Terry Jones. This magazine is way more art focused. The editorials are about creating unique and inspiring images rather than focusing on capturing the trend. The main story "No Rivals" features over 10 creative actors, artists, and musicians and their stories. We need more of this raw, unfiltered content in American publications. Its stories like these that get me excited about fashion.