The French biannual magazine is marking its 30th anniversary with a 500-page issue and a Paris exhibition.
Key facts
- •Mixte was founded in 1996 by Tiziana Humler and Christian Ravera.
- •The 30th-anniversary issue contains 500 pages, the thickest in the magazine's history.
- •A three-day exhibition celebrating the magazine opens in Paris on November 6.
- •The magazine prints 60,000 copies, with 40 percent sold internationally.
- •Early contributors included Babeth Djian, who later founded Numéro magazine.
Founded in 1996 by Tiziana Humler and Christian Ravera, the French fashion publication Mixte is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The magazine, which launched with a unisex concept during a period of industry consolidation, is marking the milestone with its largest issue to date and a three-day exhibition in Paris beginning November 6.
By the numbers
Origins and Editorial Approach
Tiziana Humler-Ravera and creative director Christian Ravera launched Mixte to provide a platform for photographers to express themselves freely. The magazine’s debut issue, edited by Babeth Djian, featured Stella Tennant and Vincent Gallo wearing the same pinstriped jacket. Over the years, the publication has featured contributors such as Carine Roitfeld, Emmanuelle Alt, and Olivier Zahm, while maintaining a focus on social issues alongside fashion, music, and art.
Notable Collaborations and Reach
Mixte has featured high-profile subjects including Naomi Campbell and Björk, and worked with photographers such as Paolo Roversi and Peter Lindbergh. A notable project involved Karl Lagerfeld conducting a live interview with French astronaut Thomas Pesquet while Pesquet was aboard the International Space Station. Today, the magazine prints 60,000 copies per issue, with 40 percent of sales occurring outside of France.
Timeline
- 1996Mixte magazine is launched by Tiziana Humler and Christian Ravera.
- 1997Naomi Campbell appears on the cover of the magazine.
- 1999Former Mixte editor Babeth Djian founds Numéro magazine.
- Fall 2017Karl Lagerfeld conducts a live interview with astronaut Thomas Pesquet.
- Nov. 6A three-day anniversary exhibition opens in Paris.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by WWD.
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