Amsterdam's Fanfaretti Magazine Celebrates Timeless Creativity and Craftsmanship
By
Abbey Bamford
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
Fanfaretti, an Amsterdam-based independent print magazine founded by designer Angela Blumen, is gaining recognition across Europe's top magazine stores. The publication focuses on timeless creativity and craftsmanship, with its upcoming third issue dedicated to textiles and their role in everyday life. The magazine represents a slower, more tactile approach to experiencing creativity and is part of a new wave of independent publishers.
Key quotes
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The Amsterdam-based title has carved out a place for itself among the new wave of independent publishers
The focus is firmly on textiles and the many ways they shape our everyday lives
The magazine is the brainchild of designer and art director Angela Blumen, who runs a namesake studio in Amsterdam
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