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E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F A N D C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R Xenia Gauss
CONTRIBUTORS Simona Bittalova, Bayan Abdulla, Zhamilya Taibekova, Zoe Agnew, Marie Neumaier, Tracy Ann McCafferty, Christina Belton, Amanda Louise Brown, Fernanda Goodship, Mantina Tserk, Senay Taormina
SPECIAL THANK S TO Zhamilya Taibekova, Irene Gauss, modelteam.co.uk, Cancer Research UK, pdsa, Holly McLay, Zoe Bridger, Theresa Coburn, Stephen J Lee, Timothy London, Patrick Rafferty, Heriot-Watt University
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TIME REMEMBER:
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comma is a magazine that celebrates the combination of ethereal and cutting-edge f a s h i o n . We c u r a t e e x c i t i n g , original and engaging work from both established names and talented newcomers.
SILENCE: Escape the hype of daily life for a few minutes. Breeeeath
FLOWER BEAUTIFUL: Every woman deserve to feel comfortable in her own body and we want to remind you what you oversee.
BEDTIME STORIES: Lingerie is the first fabric touching our body. It should be the best one. Dare to treat yo u rs e l f.
SNOW WHITE DIFFERENT: We g o t i n s p i re d by wedding dresses to show you our favourite white looks for this season.
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/NOTHING CHANGES if NOTHING CHANGES/ Ed Panar
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/ S I L E N C E I S T H E M O S T P O W E R F U L S C R E A M / Anonymous
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/ Real elegance is everywhere. especially in the things that don‘t show. / Christian Dior
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