HUNGER magazine
PRESENTED BY REMY BENSON
Table of Contents
ORIGINS & IDENTITY
SPECIAL ISSUES
WHAT MAKES HUNGER DIFFERENT FORMAT & EDITORIAL STYLE
WHY IT MATTERS
Origins & Identity
Founded in 2011 by Rankin, photographer and co-founder of Dazed & Confused
Biannual style and culture magazine
Created for those “culturally and visually hungry”
Combines fashion, beauty, art, music and social commentary
Issues are designed as collectible objects, not disposable media
Format & Editorial Style
Published twice a year
Dual-front covers are a signature design choice (usually male + female)
Content includes fashion editorials, interviews, cultural essays and profiles
Digital extension through HUNGER
TV, offering film, interviews and behind-the-scenes content
Special issues
Issue 34: Fight Back (Spring 2025)
Seven mini-magazines, each with its own theme:
BANG: hair and self-expression
ISSUES: masculinity
SOUNDBITE: emerging musicians
LICIOUS: beauty
VROOM: automobiles
LE MUTT: dogs
FaiK: AI-created magazine
Issue 28: Rankin Collector’s Issue (Summer 2023)
Curated entirely by Rankin
Clean portraits
“Movers and Shakers” series on innovative creatives
Issue 26: Survival Mode (Winter 2022)
Focus on resilience and activism
Features with Wiz Khalifa, Billie Piper, Camila Mendes
Playful “work Christmas party” fashion story
Issue 27: Call to Action
Explored climate change, politics and housing
Balanced with fashion-led content
Issue 15: Fantasy Meets Reality (2018)
Themes of technology, imagination and identity
Covers included Laura Harrier, Bria Vinaite, Liv Tyler
Issue 16: Speak Your Truth (2019)
Celebrated authenticity and representation
Featured Yara Shahidi, Maxim Magnus
Issue 22: The Beauty Issue
Explored beauty culture, natural vs glam
Featured Francesca Hayward, Anya Chalotra
Issue 18: The Future Issue
Sustainability focus
Vintage styling, recycled paper
Covers
What Makes HUNGER Special?
Visionary Founder: Rankin’s influence and bold visual style
Theme-led Storytelling: Each issue built around cultural ideas
Creative Experimentation: Risk-taking photography, AI projects, multimedia work
Diverse Voices: Features both established names and emerging talent
Collectibility: Biannual format and highquality production
Cross-platform Reach: HUNGER TV expands into film and digital
Beyond Fashion: Tackles politics, climate, activism and identity
Why it matters
Independent, collectible titles are thriving while mainstream print declines Appeals to younger audiences who value authenticity, design and cultural depth Acts as a cultural barometer and art object as much as a fashion magazine
