A New Chapter: Our Shared Vision with Sunday Girl Magazine

We had been watching Sunday Girl Magazine from afar for some time, impressed by their bold and inspirational presence within our local North East community, our desire to be part of their journey was profound.

Sunday Girl is an independent print magazine rooted in the North East, specialising in intellectual discussions on girl talk and fashion. However, their influence extends beyond the printed pages. Sunday Girl’s essence and sense of belonging radiates from their launch events. These events are key to building a community of creatives, providing a safe space for self-expression for hundreds of people. It’s a space where like-minded women can gather to foster connections and feel inspired to achieve their ambitious goals.

The magazine was brought to life by Abigail whilst at university. Today as well as being editor in chief, Abigail is also a fashion and journalism lecturer at Teesside University. Deputy editor, Milly is now a valuable member of the Sunday Girl team, after admiring the publication from afar for a while. Both women juggle full-time jobs alongside their roles at the magazine, pouring endless discipline, hard work, and passion into Sunday Girl.

What drew us to them was the sense of community they have nurtured, as we were similarly eager to cultivate a community ourselves. Following their journey closely, we always felt a deep alignment between our missions and values, particularly our shared belief in the enduring power of print. Both of our entities are deeply committed to the future and longevity of publishing and print, alongside the promotion of independent titles which have such a passion for what they produce.

Our engagement began with several discussions, the first of which took place in our magazine room, enveloped by the distinct smell of fresh print. This meeting led to more catch ups which soon led us to the exact position we had long envisioned: being in partnership with Sunday Girl! We left this meeting feeling incredibly inspired, and with plans to be headline sponsors at their launch event for issue 15, which at the time was a mere three weeks away.

Preparations were swiftly made, and we were soon ready to host our pop-up stand at the event held at The Biscuit Factory. There, we were introduced as headline sponsors and ongoing partners. This relationship was a significant achievement for us, something we had long aspired to establish.

Our evening consisted of chatting to print enthusiasts, listening to inspirational talks from a profound panel of women, sharing a space with local businesses and emphasising our main message, that print is not just alive but thriving!

The event reminded us of the importance of local community in business. It wasn’t about the number of magazines we sold; rather, it was about igniting the passion and creativity of those attending. They came with big dreams and sought tools to inspire their journeys and we felt so lucky to be apart of it all.

This partnership marks just the beginning of our collaboration. Looking ahead, we are planning a series of workshops aimed at fashion students, where we will provide hundreds of printed magazines, for creative workshops and activities. Additionally, we will host more intimate events in our magazine room for smaller groups who wish to dive deep into the journey of Sunday Girl!

Community is the heart of everything we do here at Unique Magazines. Opening our unique space for locals to convene was merely the start of a broader endeavour. Being part of something significantly larger is what truly matters to us.

Looking ahead, Unique Magazines aims to make greater use of our own space here by hosting a variety of personal events. These will include student evenings, drop-in browsing sessions, talks from leading figures in the creative industry, and late-night shopping experiences. Stay updated on our upcoming events by following us on Instagram, where we’ll share details and offer tickets through Eventbrite.