A Thread about Alex Kessler: i-D’s deputy editor on how to make it in fashion media

My guest this week is Alex Kessler, deputy editor at i-D. Alex began his career at Vogue, before moving to SSENSE, where he worked alongside Thom Bettridge and Steff Yotka, to shape the retailer’s meme-loving tone of voice. The trio then moved on to i-D, relaunching the print magazine and pioneering a new strategy on Substack.

This is a great episode for anyone looking to build a career in fashion - Alex’s story is full of grit, determination and self-deprecation, plus advice on how to succeed in today’s media landscape. He also selects 5 items of clothing that have accompanied him along the way - from an overdraft-adjacent Prada shirt, to a conch bag representing his longstanding friendship with Kiko Kostadinov designer Deanna Fanning.

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