The Dapifer was an independent fashion magazine that focused on editorial photography, fashion industry news, art, and streetwear. It was founded by Lakenya Kelly during his undergraduate studies at Cornell University in 2010.[1] Initially a small streetwear blog, it released its first print issue in October 2011, and maintained a limited print release schedule for future issues. The Dapifer was owned by Kelly, its founder and editor-in-chief.[1]
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| Editor-in-Chief | Lakenya Kelly |
|---|---|
| Categories | Fashion magazine |
| Founder | Lakenya Kelly |
| Founded | 2010 |
| First issue | October 2011 |
| Company | The Dapifer, LLC |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
Contributors
editThe fashion media platform collaborated with various brands and agencies, including Ford Models, Wilhelmina Models, New York Models, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, and the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival. The Dapifer also collaborated with contemporary visual artists, such as Brooklyn painter Michael Alan. In July 2016, Kelly was appointed as a judge at La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.[2]
Online platforms
editIn 2016, The Dapifer transitioned its operations to digital publishing. The publication introduced iOS and Android apps to facilitate mobile access to its digital content, both of which have since been removed.[3]
In 2016, The Dapifer launched an online networking platform that was also known as The Dapifer. This platform served as a resource in photography, modeling, styling, and the creative arts.
References
edit- ^ a b Zografou, Alexandra (25 May 2016). "DISCUSSING FASHION PUBLISHING WITH "THE DAPIFER"". Les Assorties. Archived from the original on 16 July 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Media Partners #7 LJIFFF 2016". www.ljfff.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "The Dapifer - A New Era of Fashion Magazines". AppAdvice. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.