F i R S T E V E R E D i T i o N

Featuring the Imaginations of Teen Artists,

Dreamers, and Writers.
Brought to you by
Nayantara Jacob
I don’t know where to start describing
the process of creating this magazine.
Surely, it has not been easy, but it has
been an absolute blast. I love design-
ing; in some ways, I find it therapeutic
and always feel fulfilled after design-
ing for a while. This is the first official
work I am producing toward my passion
for graphic design. I tried to experiment
on each page to make them the most dif-
ferent and diverse from one another. I
did this in order for you, the viewer, to
feel content after reading so that you
never long for more after you flip to the
final page. This magazine is a self-re-
flection on the way aesthetics have
changed my life as well as those around
me.

A special experience I had while making this magazine was the intricate
conversations I had with my mother. My mother drilled into me on how much
aesthetics play a role in nature, how pleasing it is to see a flower in
bloom and the tail of a dog wagging. Beautiful things are all around us
meant for us to explore and appreciate.

Thank you to all those who aided in the process of the magazine. I would
specifically like to thank my personal project mentor who did not let me
get away with a lazy attitude and last-minute work even after I tried my
best running from her in the hallways. Additionally, I would also like to
thank my friend Saanvi who allowed me to use her wonderful art pieces on
the pages of this magazine; please go check her out on Instagram, her han-
dle: @artt.euporia. Lastly, I would like to thank my friends for providing
the primary research I needed for my project and for this magazine.
 Indie styling and outfit
ideas !
By far the little
indie aesthetic is the easiest to dress forpieces
since
itof requires to no extra accesorries and simple
clothing every one has in their closet.

Aesthetic No.1

The indie aesthetic came from the idea of rejecting mainstream norms
and embracing non conformity. The term indie itself is derived from
the word independent. The whole aesthetic contains multiple different
styles and genres but anything created out of mainstream media and
what's considered "different" can come under the category of indie.
Though this definition has not exactly aged too well, since the entire
indie movement has become more commercial. The developed indie aes-
thetic is fully reflected on these magazine pages, the new gen version
Outfit Check list!
of the indie aesthetic has bright hipster clothing with lots of patterns Thrifted or vintage items
and vibrant colors. Ankle Boots

Throughout the indie section, there are multiple inspirations and ideas to
Plain denim jeans of jorts Indie fashion reflects on authentic style and
Pants with floral or other designs personal expression. This is the one aesthetic
embrace the modern indie aesthetic from outfit ideas, art, and diy arts where you arent bound to a certain pattern
Colourful and patterned shirts or fashion rule for example: you cant where
and craft ! a pattern on pattern. Be as creative with
clothes and accessory choices, dont be afraid
to be to much or to little!
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STEPS :
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3) Continue weaving through the

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and once your done tie it to the end
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4)To add the finishing ends to the

dream catcher weave a long thread
through the warps at the end so that
they can dangle off.

@artt.euphoria
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The old money aesthetic embodies a style and lifestyle associated with families
who have possessed wealth and high social status for generations. It’s about ap-

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preciating classic and traditional values, displaying good manners, and taking
pride in one’s family heritage.

This concept has its origins in Europe, particularly in countries like England
and France, where wealthy families have passed down their riches over many
years. “Old money” sets apart these well-established affluent families from the

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“new rich,” who have recently acquired their wealth. The old money aesthetic
reflects a timeless, elegant, and understated style, an appreciation for heritage
and tradition, and has left its mark on various aspects of culture, including
fashion, architecture, etiquette, and social norms, remaining a source of fasci-
nation and inspiration in contemporary society.

Old money” culture is characterized by the multi-generational accumulation of

wealth and the preservation of family heritage. Old money families emphasize

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tradition and family unity through unique rituals, meticulous record-keeping,
and a commitment to philanthropic causes. These individuals favor timeless
fashion and a low-key approach to displaying their wealth, in contrast to the
nouveau riche. The culture values good manners, etiquette, and participation in Leather Loafers:
Quality leather loafers, a timeless
high-society events, and has historical ties to equestrian pursuits and the arts. It choice for both men and women.
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and philanthropy. Pearl Necklace or Earrings:

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A simple strand of pearls or classic pearl
earrings for a touch of elegance.
Throughout the old money section there are glimpses of old moeny fashion,
taste in entertainment and tea time traditions and etiquette to truly give you Cashmere Sweater:
readers the best of the old money package. A soft and luxurious cashmere sweater
in a neutral tone.

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 Tea Time
Etiquette:
Pride and Prejudice The Great Gatsby
By Jane Austen By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Before Teatime
Send out invitations, Specify the date and time.
Tea selection, Choose a tea to serve to guests.

Set the table:

Dress the table with a fine dining cloth and set out the fine china.
Add tea accessories; Teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, and lemon slices

During Teatime.
Seating Arrangements:
Seat guests in a way that encourages conversation.
The host should sit nearest to where the tea is being poured.

Pouring Tea:
The host usually pours the tea but can delegate if needed.
Pour tea for others before yourself.
Stir tea gently, and avoid clinking the spoon against the cup.

Sugar and Milk:

Add sugar and milk to your tea after it’s been poured.
The Age of Innocence Offer sugar tongs or a sugar spoon for guests to use.
Brideshead Revisted
By Edith Warton By Evelyn Waugh
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Hold the tea cup with the handle using your thumb and index finger.
Stir tea gently, and place the teaspoon on the saucer when not in
use.
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 GothThe goth aesthetic emerged in the late 1970s and early
1980s within the goth music subculture, defined by its dark,
mysterious style extending to fashion, makeup, music, lit-
erature, art, and lifestyle choices. Characterized by black
clothing, leather, lace, and distinctive makeup, goth fashion
reflects a broader cultural movement.

Originating as a punk offshoot, goth diverged with a more

introspective and artistic approach. Coined by music jour-
nalist John Stickney, the term “goth” gained traction. The
Batcave club in London (1982) played a pivotal role, foster-
ing goth’s growth in music, fashion, and culture.

Today, goth is a global subculture with diverse expressions

in music, fashion, literature, art, and lifestyle. While main-
taining core elements, individual interpretations vary wide-
ly. The goth culture continues to thrive, with events, clubs,
and online communities providing platforms for expression
within the goth aesthetic.

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gRUNGE Aesthetic No.5 STYLING
The grunge aesthetic, born in the 1990s and closel
y tied to the
alternative rock music scene in Seattle, is characte
rized by
an intentionally disheveled and casual appearance.
It rejects
conventional fashion norms, opting for elements like
flannel
shirts, ripped jeans, and combat boots. This style
emerged as a
response to the perceived artificiality of mainstre
am culture,
finding its roots in the anti-establishment ethos of
the time.

Bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam became icons of

the grunge
movement, influencing not only fashion but also sha
ping a laid-
back and authentic cultural phenomenon that resona
ted with a
generation.

This section is a small glimpse of grunge fashion and

styling to
express the grunge aesthetic.
 Teenagers are at a point in life when they’re figuring out
who they are, and what they wear and how they look can be
a big part of that. We call this “aesthetics,” which means
trying to look nice and put together. This isn’t just about
clothes, it’s about how it makes them feel about themselves
and how it affects their daily choices.

Article By: For teenagers, what they wear can make them feel good and
more confident. Picking out clothes that show their style

Mahuaa Agarwal makes them feel in control and good about themselves. When
they look in the mirror and like what they see, it boosts
their self-esteem.

15y Aesthetics also help teenagers discover who they are. Try-
ing out different looks and styles helps them learn what
they like and don’t like. It’s like an adventure where they
get to explore whatmakes them unique.

And many teenagers use their style to show the world who
they are. They might choose clothes or a look that says,
“This is me, and I’m proud of it.” This can be a way to
stand out or fit in with a group that shares the same style.
It’s their way of saying, “This is what I believe in and
this is who I want to be.”

So, in a nutshell, how you dress and style yourself can

have a big impact on who you are and how you show that to
the world. It’s a way for teenagers to express themselves
and figure out their place in the world. And we’ve all been
there, making choices about our style that help us become
the person we want to be.
Article By: Arshiya Manchanda :
In today’s day and age, aesthetics, especially in the context of fashion, plays a significant
role in the lives of teenagers. This article explores the tremendous impact that aesthetics has
on teenagers, including how it affects their decisions, their self-perception, and how it helps
them on their path to self-discovery and identity development. It also provides an insight
into the economic aspect of fashion choices due to aesthetic preferences, and how it may neg-
atively influence the self-perception of some teens.
With the rise of social media, and the trends, especially with regards to ‘aesthetics’, chang-
ing on a momentary basis, teenagers are bound to be influenced by social pressures to ‘fit
in’ and conform to what version of themselves they believe their peers will accept. Failure
to do so can result in feelings of FOMO and elevated levels of anxiety and stress. Under the
influence of peer pressure, teens also tend to make irrational decisions (for instance, in terms
of aesthetics, an individual may purchase an item of clothing they cannot afford in order to
keep up with the trends and fit in with their peers) which they can later regret.
Such influences, to a significant extent, dictate their self-image and confidence. Socialmedia
idealises specific body types considered conventionally attractive. However, most of these
proposed standards are unrealistic, and in most cases, unattainable. This can contribute
towards various self-esteem (body-image issues, negative self-talk, etc.) and mental health
issues like anxiety, depression and eating disorders (which are not only mental illnesses, but
also medical issues which take a toll on the physical body as a result of a negative mental
state). According to anad.org, an organization committed to aiding in the recovery of eating
disorders by providing important information about the topic states that “35-57% of adoles-
cent girls engage in crash dieting, fasting, self-induced vomiting, diet pills, or laxatives.” and
“In a college campus survey, 91% of the women admitted to controlling their weight through
dieting.” Which goes to show the severity of the situation, and just how widespread the issue
is. Habits that are developed during adolescence continue to show its remnants in adult-
hood, as can be seen in the college campus survey, hence it is vital to control the influence of
aesthetics and fashion on the lives of teenagers, to ensure that it doesn’t interfere with their
self-image.
At the same time, a teen’s fashion choices can allow them to express themselves in a manner
they find most suitable. Dressing using any aesthetic can allow an individual to feel more at
harmony with themselves, and feel most comfortable in their skin. By being provided the
option of expressing themselves using a plethora of aesthetics helps them understand what
resonates with them, subsequently improving their relationship with themselves by encour-
aging exploration of one’s own identity.
To conclude, the influence of aesthetics, particularly in the context of fashion, significantly
impacts teenagers, shaping their decisions, self-perception, and identity development. Social
media and peer pressure, coupled with ever-changing trends, often lead to anxiety, stress,
and unhealthy behaviours like crash dieting. Unrealistic standards promoted through social
media contribute to body-image issues and mental health problems. However, fashion also
offers a means of self-expression, allowing teenagers to explore diverse aesthetics and discov-
er their identity. Maintaining a balance between creative expression and harmful influences
is crucial to safeguarding teenagers’ mental well-being in their aesthetic choices.
Article By: Aditi Bhardwaj
Aesthetics are a very common concept, especially in the lives of many teenag-
ers. In this case, the term ‘aesthetics’ refers to a variety of themes that typically
describe someone’s style. There are many well-known and loved aesthetics
from gothic to indie. These aesthetics have been seen to create several impacts,
big and small, on the lifestyles of many teenagers.
In terms of many lifestyle choices such as grooming, fashion sense, and person-
al style, oftentimes we see these teens change to fit into their chosen aesthetics.
Whether it be buying a completely new wardrobe or simply changing the way
they style their hair, we see that these teens attempt to conform to their aesthet-
ics. In many cases, being dressed in a specific aesthetic of their choice allows
them to build self-confidence and allows them to have a better self-image. This
is because these aesthetics can be an outlet for self-expression and allow them
to feel more comfortable in their own skin. Just like how many of us use medi-
ums such as writing and speaking to express ourselves, taking on an aesthetic
can also allow these teens to feel more confident and comfortable.
Expanding on the idea of being able to express yourself, many a time, teens
can ‘discover’ themselves as they experiment and try on new aesthetics. While
they may never fit entirely into just one aesthetic, they can see and understand
themselves better through experimenting and understanding which ones they
feel the most comfortable in. In a way, the variety of aesthetics we have can
act as ‘awakenings’ for teens as they can find themselves and therefore express
themselves in different ways. These aesthetics can give teens a sense of what
they like and what they don’t which then allows them to figure things out about
themselves, they may have otherwise not realized.
Personally speaking, I have had experiences in which I’ve found myself im-
pacted as a result of aesthetics. Usually, it came in terms of fashion as through
looking at the many aesthetics there are, I was able to find a style which I not
only found ‘aesthetic’ but also which made me feel the most comfortable and
confident. While in my case aesthetics is only applied in terms of fashion, there
are many other ways in which you can find aesthetics imparting your life from
interior design to even the different kinds of music you listen to.
In the end, we can see that aesthetics have become a major part of the lives of
many teens and has created many lasting impacts. Aesthetics has been seen as
a tool for self-expression and for standing out while also being a way to bring
together people and allow people to come together through things they have
in common. Nevertheless, it is safe to say that the lifestyles of many have been
changed for the better, thanks to aesthetics.
 Teenagers are renowned for having a unique sense of style and a pen-
chant for aesthetics that express who they are as people.
Aesthetics allow teenagers to initiate self-discovery as they are al-
lowed to explore wardrobe selections, their room designs, art style, mu-
sic, and even personal grooming techniques that remain included. When
you are allowed to discover what suits you, your self-image is cleared
with confidence when you are happy with what you have. Aesthetics
Article By: include unique yet grouped forms of beauty that are presented in var-
ious ways, puberty is a conflicting period of time due to how confusing
everything can be–however, the ability to be different and belong gives
Gauuri Siingh a feeling of comfort that each individual needs.
Clarity with what you want is necessary for all teenagers who are
still navigating the lifestyle they choose to follow through their fu-
ture, the freedom of choice gives teenagers an understanding of their
own dislikes and likes. This heavily impacts their general well-being in
addition to how they perceive themselves.
I, personally, used to be confused when it came to recognising myself or
having a strong identity. However, aesthetics played a huge role in that
as the particular beauty roles expressed in different ways allowed
me to recognise myself in them. I took some time to understand myself,
however, the self-discovery process that came with it allowed me to
make more suitable lifestyle decisions for my body, face and likings.
This included the amplification of my comfort in my own culture, under-
standing what looks good on me and enjoying the range that aesthetics
involve.
 Aesthetics are now considered a way of life, they dictate our
outfits, our phone covers, the way our room is decorated and
more. For a teenager, our aesthetic is part of our identity. In
graphic design there is something called a colour palette, they
dictate the colour scheme of a product, there can be no vari-
ation of the colour palette. Aesthetics for teenagers are the
same.

Every time a teenager has to decide an outfit they refer to the

Aesthetics:
different aesthetics they prefer. If they want to go with old
money, they’d wear clothes that radiate quiet luxury, for ex-
ample a sweater by Ralph Lauren with a shirt underneath. We
pick our clothes according to aesthetics, sometimes we merge
different aesthetics, though I’d argue not always successfully.
Aesthetics can be applied to fashion just as well as it can to

A way of life
graphic design, a motto that many teenagers live by.

Moreover, sometimes our aesthetics may reflect our inter-

ests. Someone with a skater girl aesthetic may be interested in
skateboarding. Another example would be someone who dresses
like a ‘Femme Fatale’ may be interested in Russian literature,
I mean who wouldn’t appreciate reading Dostoevsky? Howev-
er, just as our aesthetic may reflect our interests it may also
not. Someone who wears outfits similar to those ‘Dark Academia’

By Aeshna Jain
may also be interested in Metal music and play the drums. While
aesthetics are incorporated into our daily life at the end of
the day they are a choice. One that can be altered and merged
by you.

Our aesthetics are a choice that reflect who we are as people,

or who we want to be. It helps us express ourselves, and be who
we are. There are different ways to incorporate aesthetics into
your life and as teenagers we tend to experiment with them
while helping establish our own personal identity. It takes time
to find an aesthetic that fits you, all aspects of you, your
personality, your interests and your goals, however when you
find it it’ll feel like a part of you has been unlocked. This
magazine will help you open that lock.
 Aesthetics have impacted my life as it helped me find my identity
and sense of space. It helped me understand the various types and
what I prefer. It has also helped me understand others in a way as
these aesthetics had helped me understand the different types and
this helped me understand others aesthetics and be understanding Aesthetics have impacted my approach to
towards them. fashion and visual choices I make. For example,
aesthetics have impacted my choice in wallpa-
per whilst simultaneously dictating my outfit.

For me, aesthetics have undeniably played a significant role in shaping my life. When
it comes to fashion, my choice of clothing, styles, and accessories serves as a direct Aesthetics help me take certain inspiration
expression of my personality. The way I present myself influences not only how I am to match certain moods or events
perceived by others but also how I feel about myself. A well-curated outfit can boost
my confidence and enhance my self-esteem, making me feel more empowered and com-
fortable in my own skin.

There are certain aesthetics that I particularly have
interest in, which also somewhat matched my personality
or my interests. In terms of fashion and environment,
aesthetics have been a major thing that affects how
people interact with me, my mood, etc.
After being informed of different types of aesthetics
in my adolescent years, they have severely impacted
my purchasing patterns, interior design choices, fash-
ion choices, etc. After figuring out which aesthetics I
prefer, my purchases have been more thought out.

In terms of my environment, I find immense joy and

tranquility in aesthetically pleasing surroundings. Living
in spaces with beautiful designs and natural elements
uplifts my mood and contributes to my overall well-be-
ing. Whether it’s a thoughtfully designed room or a
picturesque natural landscape, these aesthetics impact
my day-to-day experiences, making me appreciate the
beauty in the world around me.
Aesthetics have impacted the way Isee myself in certain situations. they have
impacted my dressing sense and the stores i attend. i sometimes tend to see
people through their aesthetics and interact with them based on their aes-
thetic and whether I ‘like’ it or not. I also get very tensed if my social media
post and profile are not ‘aesthetic’ enough according to societal standards and
have changed my physical appearance depending on aesthetics and the new
trendy aesthetics numerous times.
 Thankyou so much for reading!
Thankyou to all those who helped contribute to this.