Antoine Leclerc-Mougne: Pioneering Inclusivity in Fashion Journalism
Editor-in-Chief based in Paris
THE READERS
Meet Antoine Leclerc-Mougne, the visionary editor-in-chief behind Mixte Magazine, where fashion meets progressivism in a harmonious blend.
Pushing boundaries and breaking stereotypes, Mixte has been a beacon of inclusivity long before it became a trend in the fashion world.
With an unwavering commitment to social issues, Antoine doesn't just curate fashion; he curates consciousness.
Providing not just style, but substance, Mixte under his stewardship offers context, history, and a critical lens through which to view our world.
Recently, Antoine graciously invited me to contribute an article shedding light on the situation of Abayas and muslim woman in France, illustrating how fashion intertwines with politics in ways we may not always recognize.
And amidst his hectic schedule, Antoine finds solace and inspiration in the pages of thought-provoking literature.
Antoine is much more than just a fashion magazine editor-in-chief; he embodies a progressive and intersectional vision that guides the pages of Mixte Magazine. A pioneer magazine that has always been ahead of its time, showcasing varied voices and faces long before these notions became common in the fashion industry.
As a passionate reader, he often delves into social and political essays. Recently, he has been captivated by "Black Bodies" by Christelle Bakima Poundza, a sociological essay exploring the representation of black bodies in the fashion industry.
Always aware of its role as an engaged magazine, Antoine doesn't hesitate to take a stand on social issues. His goal is to provide not only fashion coverage but also context and history, while encouraging a critical and enlightened view of the world around us.
He is currently reading "L'Appropriation Culturelle" by Khémaïs Ben Lakhdar Rezgui, a book that tackles cultural appropriation. You know, that issue that's been causing a stir in the media, with everyone arguing but no one really agreeing on what it's all about?
Furthermore, Antoine recently invited me to write an article, highlighting the situation of Abayas in France, demonstrating how he perceives fashion: an industry closely linked to politics whether we acknowledge it or not.
He has also been struck by "Manifesto for a Deviant Democracy / Queer Loves Facing Fascism" by Costanza Spina, a masterpiece of queer, feminist, and anticapitalist sociology, which proposes a new model of society inspired by queer loves.
📘 "Black Bodies" by Christelle Bakima Poundza
📙 "L'Appropriation Culturelle" by Khémaïs Ben Lakhdar Rezgui
📗 "Manifesto for a Deviant Democracy / Queer Loves Facing Fascism" by Costanza Spina