Nylon

Bibliographic Information: Baker, A. (Editor). (2013). Nylon. New York: Nylon Holding Inc. Website URL: http://nylonmag.com/

Content Summary: Nylon was cofounded in 1999 by Marvin Scott Jarrett and Jaclynn Jarrett. The name was chosen arbitrarily, but eventually became a sort of acronym for their primary cities of focus: New York and London (NY and LON). The magazine has grown from an underground name to a mainstream staple, and has even published three books related to beauty and fashion.

            The magazine focuses on pop culture and fashion, but also delves into art, beauty, design, music, technology, travel, and cinema. The look and feel of the magazine is bold and chaotic, like a collage or idea board, but with clear and bold font through out.

Wikipedia. (2013). Nylon (magazine). (28 April, 2013). Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon_magazine

Reader’s Annotation: Teens can learn about the latest trends in fashion and beauty, while also getting a slice of current happening in the art, music and design worlds.

Genre: Magazine

Subjects: Fashion, Beauty, Music, Films, Travel, Design, Art, Trends, Celebrities

Reading Level/Interest Age: 13+

Challenge Issues/Defense: Some mature content such as sexor alcohol may be discussed in celebrity interviews. If challenged, refer to:

1.     The San Francisco Public Library Collection Development Policy, Selection Criteria, and Teen Collection documents.

2.     The California Department of Education District Selection Policies, Reading Lists, and Resources for Recommended Literature: Pre-K-12.

3.     A hard copy of the ALA’s Library Bill of Rights.

4.     Mixed book reviews from School Library Journal, Kirkus, and Publisher’s Weekly.

5.     Book selection rationale.

6.     If necessary, The San Francisco Public Library’s Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Form.

Reason for Selection: This magazine always stood out to me because it goes beyond mainstream trends and explores more individualistic styles. There is a much broader range of cultural influence, too, unlike a lot of the other teen fashion magazines out there.