ABOUT

Prestige is an unofficial for-profit physical fanzine featuring all current and upcoming playable IPC characters in various styles of fashion. The project will include various illustrations, written work and merchandise in the form of a luxury editorial magazine.

SCHEDULE

May be subject to change.

PERIODDATES
LaunchSep 6
Interest Check + Mod AppsSep 12 - Oct 18
Interest Check ResultsOct 24
Contributor AppsOct 26 - Dec 7
Results and IntakeDec 11 - Dec 23
Pitches DueJan 9
Pitches ApprovedJan 16
1st Check-InFeb 20
2nd Check-InMar 27
3rd Check-InMay 1
Final SubmissionsJun 5
PreordersJuly 2027
LeftoversTBC
FulfillmentTBC

FAQ

1. What is a lookbook?A lookbook is a zine that collects fanwork of characters in various outfits of contributors’ design, focusing on details and including closeups if necessary, akin to the setup of a real fashion editorial magazine. (Think Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Dazed etc.) Check out this Pinterest board for reference: pin.it/6KX3yCn0FBackgrounds may enhance the overall look of the piece, but are not necessary. The layout mod will assist with flavor text and staging design to ensure the final zine is cohesive.2. What are the zine specifications?Prestige is an unofficial for-profit SFW physical & digital zine centered on current and upcoming playable Honkai: Star Rail characters working under the Interastral Peace Corporation. The project will include a full-color illustrated magazine with plenty of written content and merch.3. Which characters will be featured in this lookbook?As revealed Stonehearts, Topaz, Aventurine, Jade and Pearl will be prominently featured. Dr. Ratio (an associate and technical consultant, often described as an IPC delegate/representative in-game) and Nihilux (employed under the IPC as identity Beatrice Mellanine) will also be included in the character lineup.Independent contractors of the IPC like Robin and Ashveil may be included depending on the interest check results.Opal and Obsidian will hopefully be included depending on interest check results as we do not have their models but we do have their faces. Sugilite may also be included depending on Interest Check results, but all instances of his face will have to be fully covered.We hope to include more employees in future installments.4. Is shipping and AU content allowed?All relationships depicted in this zine should be ostensibly platonic. Romance between characters may be implied at most, but should never be the focus. AU content will only be allowed if presented as photography / high fashion concepts.5. Is there an age requirement?Contributors must be 18 or over at the time of application.6. Do contributors need to have previous zine experience?Not at all!7. Can contributors apply to more than one role?Yes, but with the exception of the cover artist, contributor applicants will only be accepted for one role.8. How many contributors will Prestige be accepting?The numbers will depend on our interest check results!9. How will contributors be compensated?We aim to compensate all contributors with a physical copy and the full digital bundle at minimum; however, if funds are insufficient, contributors will receive the full digital bundle instead and a payout for profits. In the best-case scenario, we hope to fund full physical bundles for all contributors, shipping included. Otherwise, contributors may receive items at production cost.10. My question wasn’t answered here. What do I do?Send an email to [email protected] or through our askbox!