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Frequently asked questions about Alt fashion.co.uk & our directory


Q) What is Alt fashion?

A) Our website altfashion.co.uk is a site dedicated to alternative fashion based in the UK. From articles on styles, shops in cities, product & site reviews, galleries from events, to a regularly updated news blog.


Q) I'm interested in advertising, how can I find out about rates & spaces?

A) Simply stop by our advertising page here to find out about our online advertising spaces and rates.


Q) I'm a designer/company/site how can I get involved?

A) Online we can offer product and site reviews, publication of news on our blog, and listings on our directory site.
To get involved with any of these features simply email either:
news [at] altfashion.co.uk, or info [at] altfashion.co.uk


Q) How can I get a review on the site?, & how do I send in samples for a review?

A) We are currently taking on items and sites for reviews from both UK and international designers, companies, & sites.
To register your interest in a review on our site, or to send us samples for a review simply email leona [at] altfashion.co.uk


Q) I'd like to send some items for a giveaway/competition on the site, how can I do this?

A) As you can see from our new competitions section we're now looking to run several competitions each month so items for a giveaway are always welcome.
We recieve hundreds of entries per competition, with a permanent link out to your company on our site.
If you'd like to set up a competition on our site, or in our magazine simply email leona [at] altfashion.co.uk


Q) Can I contribute?

A) We do take on contributions for our website mostly for articles including city guides, but we also take on gallery images from photographers. As we constantly update our website there are no deadlines to send in contributions so we can update contributions to the site within a few days of recieving your contribution(s).


Q) I'm a student interested in working for you, how can I get a placement?

A) As you may have read above we are a non-profit magazine run by a small group of staff so we generally don't take on any work experience placements or students for projects, Sorry!
However if you would like to contribute to the site or magazine you are more than welcome to, we do like giving new talent some exposure.


Frequently asked questions about Alt fashion magazine


Q) What is Alt fashion magazine?

A) The magazine is a spin off from the site; alt fashion. It is printed 3 times a year, and it covers companies, designers, shops & sites of the alternative pursation, as well as events, photo shoots, model features, tutorials, & international talent.
It currently has a colour cover, & is a mixture of black and white, to full colour print inside much like other zine's on the market. We are working to include colour inside each issue, which you can see from Issue 10. But we feel the lack of colour by no means affects the quality of the content inside :)


Q) How often is the magazine published?

A) It's published 3 times a year, so each issue is on sale in: Winter: December-March, Summer:April-July, & Autumn:August-November.
We do keep hold of back issues so if you missed one issue don't worry just look through our catalogue to see if it's available, if we don't it have a stockist may.


Q) Where else can I buy a copy?

A) We do have a selection stockists for the magazine, take a look at our 'Stockists' section for an up to date list.


Q) I'd like to stock Alt fashion in my store/on my site? how do I go about this?

A) Simply drop us a line via the editor (leona [at] altfashion.co.uk) for further details including rates, and stockist incentives we offer.


Q) I'm interested in advertising, how can I find out about rates & spaces?

A) Simply stop by our advertising page here to find out about our advertising spaces and rates for our next issue.


Q) Can I contribute?

A) We do take on contributions but as you can imagine we have quite a large amount of interest. It's best to contact us 6 months before the issue is due out, i.e February for our August issue to make sure that there is space available for you as the slots fill up quickly.

We tend to plan each issue out well in advance, with our current running themes planned our for each issue amongst event reviews and content organized well before the issues deadline date so it's best to drop us a line if you'd like to contribute.


Q) What are your deadlines for submissions?

A) If you'd like to contribute please ensure your initial proposal meets us by either of the following dates at the latest:
Spring-summer edition; early February, Autumn edition; early May, Winter edition; early September.


Q) I'm a model/photographer, how can I get featured?

A) We currently take on pre-done photoshoots from photographers & models for each issue; as well as booking models for cover slots & features. We are currently booked up until our Winter issue at the moment, but you can register your interest by emailing us or commenting on our my space blog here.


Q) I run a company/site/shop,/I'm a designer, how can I get featured?

A) We currently book features on a per issue basis so simply email us for further details on how you can featured but please note that we tend to book more features related to our issues theme; e.g Gothic lolita, or Faery which we have done recently.