Lush & Culture Zine
An alternative fashion zine / Fully digital / 2020 - 2021
About.
lush. originally began as a component of Jay Raissis's portfolio but later transformed into an international fashion, style, and photography publication. The essence of creativity resided within a diverse team of five editors, each with a unique educational background. Their goal was to establish a secure space where both fashion enthusiasts and everyday individuals could engage with insightful articles and stay updated on industry news.
Starting in May 2021, lush. rebranded itself as Lush. & Culture Magazine. With this new identity, the publication then delivered weekly online articles across various categories, including Fashion, Art, Culture, LGBT, and Environment. Moreover, Lush. & Culture Magazine continued to release a lush. Magazine edition every three months, featuring exclusive articles spanning all these categories.
We were excited to embark on this enriching journey with our readers, providing a platform that celebrated diversity, creativity, and the passion that propelled the worlds of fashion and culture forward.
Issue No.1
Cover Girl: Unknown | Photo: Iason Raissis
Cover Story: London Fashion Week Street Style Pics
Yes I Do Catwalk by GHD
Solo Issue
Issue No.2
Cover Girl: Mary Sinatsaki | Photo: Panos Astor Koffas
Cover Story: Panos Astor Koffas interview
Streets of Tokyo: Reporting from Tokyo, street style culture
Paris Fashion Week: Highlights and more
Raf Simons: From Punk to Couture
Issue Contributors:
Athina Krizel, Iris Zimble, Fivos Dimitrakopoulos, Terry Raissis, Sofia Palyvou, Maria Makrygianni, Theodora Tsantila
Issue No.3
Cover Girl: Georgina Liosi | Photo: Alexandra Diona
Cover Story: Georgina Liosi on Sustainability
Preserving tradition one stitch at a time
Diesel’s upcycling efforts to reduce emissions
Introducing sustainable streetwear
Four black designers that you should know
Issue Contributors:
Athina Krizel, Iris Zimble, Fivos Dimitrakopoulos, Laura Lamberti, Terry Raissis
Issue No.4
Cover Boy: Simone di Salvo | Photo: Courtesy of Simone Di Salvo
Cover Story: YOUR CITIZEN by Simone di Salvo
Twin Flame - A Fashion Dialogue
Casablanca Paris
Exploring the Utilitarian - Futurism of Heliot Emil
Fragrance and Fashion: A Love story
Issue Contributors:
Athina Krizel, Iris Zimble, Fivos Dimitrakopoulos, Laura Lamberti, Terry Raissis, Elisabetta Mako
Issue No.5
Cover Boy: Vasillis Emmanuel Zoulias | Photo: Courtesy of V.Zoulias
Cover Story: Vasilis Emmanuel Zoulias
Editorial: The Rule Breaker - Alexander McQueen
Gucci X Armine Harutynyan
Han Kjøbenhavn – a balance between basic and unconventional
Zeus & Dione: The Rebirth of Greek Craftmanship
Issue Contributors:
Athina Krizel, Iris Zimble, Fivos Dimitrakopoulos, Laura Lamberti, Terry Raissis, Elisabetta Mako, Anna Kioumourtzi, Irene Z. Charitopoulou
Issue No.6
Cover Girl: Elisavet Volani| Photo: Courtesy of Elisavet Volani
Cover Story: Jacquemus Vibes - by Elisavet Volani
Editorial: To my Lush. family - Thank You
From Supermodels to Influencers
Oppression, Liberation and Reclamation: Two Moments of Lingerie History to Brush Up On
Issue Contributors:
Athina Krizel, Iris Zimble, Fivos Dimitrakopoulos, Laura Lamberti, Terry Raissis, Elisabetta Mako, Anna Kioumourtzi, Irene Z. Charitopoulou, Ece Zeynep Ozyalcin
Issue No.7
Cover Girl: Elisavet Antali | Photo: Irene Z. Charitpoulou
Cover Story: Recreating Lisa
Editorial: Alber Elbaz - A Legend of the Fashion Era
Talou Galanou - Colorful Tales on Canvas
Etudes Paris - Out of the Blue
Who is Vivienne Westwood? A Mother, A Designer, An Icon, An Activist, A Punk Dame
Issue Contributors:
Athina Krizel, Iris Zimble, Fivos Dimitrakopoulos, Laura Lamberti, Terry Raissis, Elisabetta Mako, Anna Kioumourtzi, Irene Z. Charitopoulou, Ece Zeynep Ozyalcin, Alessandra Proietti, Stelios Zachariou