Interwoven Zines Presents

Interwoven: A Witch Hat Atelier Fashion Zine

Welcome, aspiring tailors, to Interwoven! An unofficial fashion zine created to celebrate all the different cultural/traditional and historical clothing of our world, featuring the Witch Hat Atelier characters.
This is a for-profit zine. All profits will go to the contributors to this zine.

Status: Contributor and Mod Applications Ongoing

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◇ This fanzine is centered around clothing WHA characters in either your cultural/indigenous clothing fashions and or historical fashions.
◇ E.g - Drawing Agott in a kurta, or lungi. Or stitching Lulucy a set of victorian era clothing.
◇ All contributors (when selected) must have a doc (or anything similar) on hand and ready to present with citations or explanations of the clothing articles depicted. This is to ensure proper care and research has gone into the depiction, and to strictly veer away from any racist, stereotypical and or harmful depictions.
◇ This zine's aim is to share and celebrate the vibrant complexities of cultures and time periods! In spirit of the original work's inclusive, well researched representation.
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◇ This zine will be a digital only zine for purchase from sites such as Gumtree.
◇ Minimum £11 - £20 dependant on amount of contributors, for just the zine pdf. Merch is being caculated. The option to tip or give a little more will also be available.
◇ This means only 18+ may join the zine as contributors.
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◇ Proship content is NOT allowed within this zine.

Schedule

◇ 31st July - 31st August : Interest Check
◇ 19th September - 19th October : Contributor Applications Open
◇ 24th October : Contributor Applications Results
◇ 25th October - 25th May : Research and Creation Period
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◇ 11th January - 11th February : Ideas approved. Start on research, rough thumbnail or sketch. First Check in on the week of 11/02 - 18/02
◇ 18th February - 18th March : Lineart/base colours for any painting focused work. Bases for cosplay work (such as patterns, and rough shaping). Second Check in on the week of 18/03 - 25/03
◇ 25th March - 15th May : Full renders, final cosplay details. Final Check in on the week of 15/05 - 22/05
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◇ Zine Release Date Ideally around 20th of June 2025 (Subject to change)
-> Current delays accounted for (12/01/25)

FAQ

What if my culture doesn't have a specific, traditional style?
◇ Feel free to choose an era of history/fashion instead! This zine has placed importance to both cultural and historical fashions.
Can I use another culture instead of my own?
◇ Of course, guaranteed that you can provide detailed research within a doc (or otherwise) with citations--treating the subject matter with care and respect. The Head Mod can also provide help via their own research on what cultural dress you have chosen in order for cross referencing. The Head Mod believes in culture appreciation, and if anything seems to be leaning too much into appropriation and stereotypical depictions, a private discussion will be held.
What's the difference between 'Culture Appropiation' and 'Culture Appreciation'?
◇ "Appreciation is when someone seeks to understand and learn about another culture in an effort to broaden their perspective and connect with others cross-culturally. Appropriation on the other hand, is simply taking one aspect of a culture that is not your own and using it for your own personal interest." (Greenheart International, 2018)
How to see signs of appropriation?
◇ "Exchange, dominance, exploitation, and transculturation." (Rodgers, 2006)
◇ If you are still unsure, feel free to read though the "Appropriation or Appreciation" tab!
Are background/minor characters such as Lagler allowed? What about OCs?
◇ For background/minor characters of course! Go right ahead. For OCs however no, not this time. Though, if all goes well, Interwoven may host an OCs only, non-profit zine with the same theme!
What if I'll be turning 18 soon? Could I still join?
◇ As long as you turn 18 before the 31st of March, then yes, just let a mod know beforehand, or, when contributor applications are open, tick the box at the end which says you understand that you must be over 18 or turning 18th soon. If you're 17 at the time of contribution, a cesus will be held in the server, and the head mod will dm you to check DOBs line up with the cut off. This rule is mainly put in place due to UK labour laws and PayPal regulations.

Appropriation or Appreciation

What's the difference between 'Culture Appropiation' and 'Culture Appreciation'?
◇ "Appreciation is when someone seeks to understand and learn about another culture in an effort to broaden their perspective and connect with others cross-culturally. Appropriation on the other hand, is simply taking one aspect of a culture that is not your own and using it for your own personal interest." (Greenheart International, 2018)
How to see signs of appropriation?
◇ "Exchange, dominance, exploitation, and transculturation." (Rodgers, 2006)
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In other words, any exploitation or theft of cultural motifs, then proclaiming it as your "own". Anything to do with the erasure of the original culture for self-fulfilling purposes, such as the twisting of culturally significant headdresses into a costume, or the overt sexualisation/fetishisation of traditional wear (i.e kimonos, and Middle Eastern dance-wear such as bedlah) is labelled as appropriation.
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Appreciation, instead, would consist of research, staying true to traditional style rules, regulations. Understanding the significance of patterns, motifs, and accessories which make up the attire. And doing so with respect.
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Interwoven is a fanzine who's main goal is to spread the joy of sharing and learning about one another's culture, and will continue doing so in future projects.