i-D: Wink and Smile!: The First Forty Years

Name: i-D: Wink and Smile!: The First Forty Years
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Book Synopsis: i-D began as a fanzine dedicated to the street style of punk-era London in 1980 and quickly earned its position at the vanguard of fashion and style, abiding by the premise of “originate—don’t imitate.” This anniversary volume is the ultimate tribute to the irreverent and forward-thinking magazine that revolutionized not only the world of fashion publishing but fashion itself. Over the 40 years since its launch, i-D has grown from a hand-stapled zine to one of the world’s leading international style titles with two million Instagram followers. Founded by Terry Jones in 1980, i-D began as a chronicle of style and attitude as much as a fashion bible, and over the years it has kept to that ethos, in the process becoming a nurturing ground for gener-ations of fashion talents, from David Sims to Juergen Teller, Edward Enninful to Wolfgang Tillmans, Tyler Mitchell to Harley Weir.

This celebratory volume commemorates the 40th anniversary of i-D through the prism of different cultural eras, with each chapter focusing on a decade of the magazine’s history and featuring a mix of original rephotographed spreads from the magazine, reprinted text pieces, archival imagery, covers, and new essays exploring both the history of i-D and the wider cultural contexts of the era it was created in. It’s a magazine that has given Greta Thunberg, Madonna, Naomi Campbell, and Sonic the Hedgehog their first covers; that invented the emoticon; and that, across 40 years and 500 cover winks, has had one defining message: that fashion should be inclusive, fun, diverse, and—always—original.

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Looking for a book that encapsulates the essence of fashion and style for the past four decades? Look no further than i-D: Wink and Smile!: The First Forty Years. This tribute volume celebrates the iconic magazine that revolutionized the world of fashion publishing and changed the face of fashion itself. From its humble beginnings as a punk-era fanzine in London to becoming one of the leading international style titles with millions of followers on Instagram, i-D has always embraced the motto of "originate—don't imitate."

Dive into this commemorative book as it takes you on a journey through the cultural eras that shaped i-D. Each chapter focuses on a specific decade and showcases rephotographed spreads, text pieces, archival imagery, covers, and insightful essays that explore the magazine's history and its broader cultural impact. From its role in fostering the careers of notable photographers like David Sims and Juergen Teller to giving groundbreaking figures such as Greta Thunberg and Madonna their first covers, i-D has consistently championed inclusivity, diversity, and originality in the fashion world.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant pages of i-D: Wink and Smile!: The First Forty Years and experience the creativity and boundary-pushing innovation that has made this magazine an enduring force in the industry. As a true fashion bible, it has not only shaped trends but also shaped attitudes, serving as a nurturing ground for generations of fashion talents. Whether you're a longtime fan of i-D or a newcomer to its world, this anniversary volume is a must-have addition to your collection.

Don't miss out on this special commemorative edition. Grab your copy of i-D: Wink and Smile!: The First Forty Years today and discover the captivating history and cultural impact of this iconic magazine. Join us in celebrating 40 years of fashion, style, and the power of originality. Get your copy now!

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