Letter from the Editor
Y
ou know what’s funny? Trying to put together a
magazine around the topic of censorship because,
ironically enough, we are still under publishing
standards that designate us to be “safe.” We’re a
magazine that doesn’t require each individual copy
to be put in a plastic sleeve.
“Safe.” It’s another word for the non-offensive, for
those walking the straight and narrow, and for those
that watch what you say. Be careful! You wouldn’t
want to offend anyone by doing and saying the
things that most people already do, which includes
swearing, voicing opinions and expressing sexuality.
Stop that! It’s not very ladylike. What will other people
think?
Having said that, the bold and intelligent women
behind Missy/Ink have put together an issue of articles
and editorials that push boundaries and unveil the
existing contradictions, sexism and confusing moral
standards that are still upheld in today’s society.
Being censored and dictated on what we can and
cannot do with our own bodies is an issue that women
from all walks of life will continue to face. It’s our job
to ask questions, to be whoever we want to be and
to squash the gender norms that hold both men and
women from moving forward.
It may be bittersweet to say that I’m writing my last
Letter from the Editor but I’m feeling very grateful.
As a growing brand and company, it’s time for us
to expand and bring in new, capable and bad ass
women. Missy/Ink Magazine is undergoing some major
changes for 2016, the first of which will be a new
Editor-in-Chief who will be handling all things creative!
Photo by Digital Fabrik
Moving forward, there will be three issues of Missy/Ink
per year focusing on the spring, summer and holiday
seasons. The most exciting part of this change is that
we will be going digital, which means that both a print
and online version of the magazine will be readily
available to you! We can’t think of a better way to
spread the anti-Cosmo viewpoint!
And while I’m handing over the creative reigns, I
will still be around as Managing Director. Our new
Editor-in-Chief insists on keeping our readers informed
about my travels and adventures, so be prepared to
see some fun, laid-back and intimate features from
yours truly!
Sincerely,
Bella Rouge
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