Common Reasons Submissions Are Declined

 

We appreciate your interest in contributing to our publication. We are a highly selective magazine, and we only publish a tiny percentage of the submissions we receive. If your work was not accepted, it is most often due to the reasons listed below. This information is designed to help you understand our specific, high-quality curatorial vision so you can tailor future submissions to our unique standards.

 

Style and Subject Fit (Curatorial Vision)


Genre Mismatch (A Key Reason): We strictly feature Fine Art Photography and Fashion Editorials with a strong narrative or conceptual basis. We rarely accept simple portraiture where the subject is looking directly at the camera unless it is part of a complex, established series with a clear concept.


Advertorial Content: We cannot accept submissions that primarily function as promotional material for a brand, product, or service. Content that promotes a business is considered advertorial and requires a paid arrangement.


Editorial Submissions vs. High-Profile Interviews: We feature celebrity and high-profile content only when coordinated through established, verified Public Relations (PR) agencies or official management contacts. Unsolicited requests for interviews or content involving high-profile subjects from independent sources are not accepted. If you represent a PR agency, please ensure you contact our Editorial Office directly using official channels.


Thematically Inconsistent: The subject matter or core idea of the work did not align with the current themes, topics, or editorial goals of the magazine.

 

 

Technical Quality and Execution (The Craft)


Low Resolution/Clarity: The files submitted did not meet the minimum resolution or image quality requirements listed in our submissions guidelines, which are necessary for both high-quality print reproduction and professional online presentation.

 


Over-Processing:

    • Excessive skin smoothing that diminishes texture and detail.
    • Obvious artifacts or quality loss resulting from over-processing or the use of basic mobile editing applications.


Inconsistent Lighting/Focus: The work showed technical flaws related to focus, exposure, or inconsistent lighting that detract from the professional presentation required for publication.


Styling and Aesthetics Mismatch: The creative direction, including wardrobe, hair, and makeup (MUA), lacked the professional polish, creative cohesion, and high-end aesthetic required to meet our luxury standards.

 

 

Submission Contents and Presentation


Incomplete Submission: Missing required information (e.g., artist statement, titles, captions, correct contact details) which is necessary for proper review.


Unclear Narrative/Cohesion: For series or project submissions, the images did not form a cohesive body of work or the accompanying text did not clearly communicate the intent of the project.


Prior Publication Status (Exclusivity): The submitted work (or a significant portion of the series) has already been published. This includes publication on other print/web platforms, and images previously posted to social media. We require exclusive content for all our features.