EDITORIAL POLICY
I. Editorial Foundations
Purpose of L’ABBEYE
L’ABBEYE is an avant-garde fashion media platform dedicated to showcasing visionary designers, conceptual fashion projects, and artisanal craftsmanship. Created to serve a global niche passionate about non-mainstream fashion, L’ABBEYE fills the void left by traditional fashion media by highlighting inspiring, unconventional, and culturally significant work.
Our mission is to reveal the depth of avant-garde aesthetics, offer curated access to independent designers, and guide audiences seeking meaningful alternatives to mainstream fashion content.
Editorial Line in One Sentence
A mystical, educational, and ritual-inspired approach to avant-garde fashion and conceptual aesthetics.
Core Editorial Values
Our editorial identity is rooted in: craftsmanship, radicality, poetic vision, introspection, mysticism, creativity, and aesthetic integrity. Essential values that define the global avant-garde fashion culture.
Role in the Avant-Garde Ecosystem
L’ABBEYE plays a key cultural role by supporting emerging and established avant-garde designers, elevating independent fashion studios, and giving visibility to aesthetic movements often overlooked in mainstream fashion. Our platform inspires the community and strengthens the presence of avant-garde fashion within contemporary culture.
II. Curation & Selection
Selection Criteria
L’ABBEYE curates projects that demonstrate:
- high-quality visual production,
- strong artistic coherence,
- authentic creative identity,
- technical craftsmanship,
- conceptual and poetic depth,
- alignment with avant-garde fashion codes,
- clear relevance to our editorial direction.
Every publication must embody inspiring, meaningful, and forward-thinking fashion content.
Content We Do Not Publish
We do not feature:
- fast fashion,
- mainstream or commercial-heavy content,
- projects without artistic depth or conceptual relevance,
- works misaligned with avant-garde or independent fashion culture.
Sponsored Content
L’ABBEYE accepts sponsored collaborations when they align with our aesthetic and editorial values.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions balance creative authenticity and sustainable development to ensure the long-term growth of the media while preserving our artistic direction.
III. Collaborations & Partnerships
Paid Collaborations
L’ABBEYE collaborates only with brands aligned with avant-garde aesthetics, artisanal values, and responsible creative practices.
Ethical Requirements
We work exclusively with brands demonstrating responsible production, conscious sourcing, and respect for creative integrity.
IV. Contributor Relations
Working with Artists & Designers
We maintain a respectful, collaborative dialogue with photographers, stylists, designers, and creative studios, valuing the integrity of their vision.
What We Refuse
We do not distort, alter, or denature a creator’s work.
We preserve the essence, narrative, and spiritual dimension of every creative project.
Our Commitments to Creators
L’ABBEYE guarantees :
- complete and accurate crediting,
- faithful representation of artistic intent,
- contextualized presentation of their work,
- exposure to a highly qualified and engaged niche audience, including international industry insiders.
