Dear Readers,
Truth is the first victim of war. Today I am not just a Journalist or Creative Director, I am a humanitarian and an activist which is what I implore all of you to be. I lend my voice to those with none, those who are unheard. For the plight of the Palestinans that burns through my heart.
I am not a politician and I in fact disdain politics. That said, it is an integral part of our lives. Every decision, every action one takes is political in nature. It is naive to think we are excluded from the political debate. Quoting George Galloway ‘The air is thick with propaganda canards’ We can not avoid it. What we can do is educate ourselves with means of context and background. Become active participants in the narrative instead of running the risk of becoming complicit bystanders.
Activism doesn’t mean aggression but a journey of enlightenment. Using the skills at our disposal to communicate what many wish to vocalise. Effective social movements can lead to concrete policy results, united we can build a fortress that lets adversaries reveal themselves.
The question isn’t are you pro-palestine, the question is are you pro-truth? Are you pro-equality? Are you pro-humanity?
Ask yourself, are you in favour of justice, liberty and freedom or not?
Guest Editor Tilal Imani
Biography:
“Tilal Imani is a multidisciplinary, multicultural storyteller. Both an Art Director & Fashion Editor, he specialises in fashion editorials and advertising with extensive experience defining and building brands. An expert in curating content through innovative strategy and disruptive implementation. He collaborates with international brands to conceptualise and produce consistent communication across any platform. Leading the creative spanning from premium and prestige to mainstream and masstige categories – across photography, film, social and design.”
Imani holds an MA in fashion journalism from London College of Fashion, part of UAL and a BA (Hons) in advertising and marketing. Currently undertaking a second Masters in Fashion Digital Marketing in Italy. Has gained valuable experience at a number of global brands including Saatchi & Saatchi and Alexander McQueen to name a few. His work has been featured on SHOWstudio and has held the position of Contributing Fashion Editor at Man About Town magazine and Love magazine. In March of 2020 he launched his very own publication titled THISISSAND magazine and was nominated for the British Fashion Council Changemakers prize. In 2021 he was invited to give a talk as a Visiting professor at Leeds Art University.
Turning the unexpected into the coveted he interprets thought provoking narrative into compelling expressions of visual and written content. Both demand attention and evoke emotion in the relevant presence of brands.”
