Ladybeard | The Beauty Issue

posted by Amber Weaver April 23, 2018

Now out for pre-order is issue-tackling magazine Ladybeard. This valiant issue tackles the effects of mainstream media and how it has created a destructive culture of self-hate and loathing for our society. Using the stereotypical glossy mag as a point of departure, Ladybeard creates a space for where topics such as gender, sexuality and gender can be played with, giving no boundaries on what should and should not.

Featuring over 100 amazing contributors, narratives range from the Playboy Mansion to a waxing salon on the West Bank, all investigating the idea of what we perceive as being ‘beautiful’. You can also find essays exploring the idea of wanting to get fucked by (older) men as well as a look into the UK’s skin whitening industry. It’s safe to say Ladybeard intended to rock the boat entirely, questioning our perception of what beauty really looks like in today’s culture.