Gathered

Gathered magazine is the place where everyone can embrace their creativity and celebrate their individual style. By exploring the inspirational world of making, you’ll discover trends, stand out from the crowd, and enjoy more mindful moments. Gathered is packed with features about fashion, interiors, and self-care, as well as tips on living a creative life, on a budget. There are projects to try, step-by-step guides, plus expert advice to inspire you to try something new today.

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Gathered

trends

THE TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT! • From supersized fashion to perfectly organised fridges, find out what's all the rage

FANCY FEATHERS • The catwalk is full of bird-like creations - borrow the look for high-end drama with a more modest price tag

WORD OF MONTH: FREUDENFREUDE • Could freudenfreude be your shortcut to happiness?

26 ways to bring more colour into your life • Don't live in a world of monotone monotony, introduce more colour to your day and notice the joy and energy it can bring. Here's how.

OVERCOMING LONELINESS • When the summer fades and the social diary quietens down, some of us may find ourselves feeling low. Yet self-care and compassion can help us to nurture and renew connections

FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS • It's International Dog Day on August 26th. Discover how a canine friend can help you welcome in a fresh, new pace to life

THE POWER OF PALMISTRY • It's in your hands! Palmistry can offer a torchlight illuminating your soul's path, a guiding light and comfort

HOW SEWING BOOSTS YOUR BRAIN • Discover the amazing cognitive benefits of a creative hobby

WHY WE DREAM • We delve into the science of sleep and the nightly stories we conjure up…

creativity

WATCH IT WEAR IT: EMILY IN PARIS • The most fashionable show is back, which means it's time to get out the tulle…

10-MINUTE MAKE: WOODEN 'GEM' NECKLACE • Create your own chunky gemstone beads with this genius quick jewellery tutorial

THE LOST ART OF LETTER WRITING • A precious process, at once relaxing and meditative, cathartic and therapeutic, letter writing by hand is making a comeback. World Letter Writing Day on September 1st is a good time to start!

THE EVOLUTION OF THE SWIMSUIT • From a time of toe-dipping to Olympic swimmers, we dive into the history of the garment making a splash

CRAFTY TREASURE • Beyond gold and booty, fascinating stories are being salvaged from shipwrecks in the form of knitted artefacts