Grazia in Augmented Reality Edition

Article taken from today's Guardian...


Grazia publishes 3D issue

The women's glossy magazine features augmented reality codes, with music and 360-degree views of spring fashions

The augmented reality edition of Grazia, with a virtual performance by Florence and the Machine.

Bauer Media's women's fashion glossy Grazia will jump on the 3D bandwagon today with an augmented reality issue featuring Florence and the Machine singing and dancing on the front cover.


The "walk-in, talking Grazia" will feature augmented reality (AR) codes throughout the issue, activated by holding the magazine up to a webcam or iPhone.


As well as a virtual performance by Florence and the Machine singing You've Got the Love, it will offer readers a 360- degree view of the latest spring fashion trends. Grazia's editor-in-chief, Jane Bruton, described the effect as "stunning".


The issue was created by Bauer and the interactive creative agency Wardenclyffe. The magazine is offering readers a guide to the new technology at graziadaily.co.uk/3D.


An iPhone app will unlock further special features, including the ability to "spin Florence around by blowing into your iPhone and take a picture of her in any location", said Bauer.

Teenage Kicks

You may not have heard of Tavi Gevinson yet, but you can be assured that any teenager worth their fashion-salt has. She is the 13 year-old blogger who, to quote The Guardian, has "the fashion world at her feet," with a hugely popular blog read by high street fashionista's and industry insiders alike. And, while she is a tad more self deprecating, describing herself as a "tiny 13 year old dork that sits inside all day wearing awkward jackets and pretty hats," there is no doubt that she is the embodiment of a 21st Century teenage influencer, and a testament to the power of the internet.

To see what all the fuss is about, check out her blog, Style Rookie.