WE LOVE DANIEL.
Daniel Battams, a name spreading like wildfire in the European
and American design and fashion industries. "Daniel Battams", a
London brand that has been labeled by UK's Channel 4 "as the one
to keep an eye on", has also been referred to as a "global phenomenon".
Who is Daniel and what does he do? Well for starters, he designs
graphic art and t-shirts and produces "The Daniel Battams Fan Club"
magazine. How many fans does Daniel have? Lots by the looks of things.
Q&A interview by Nobuyuki.
Q: What is "MADE UP STUDIOS LIMITED"?
A: Made Up Studios Limited is Daniel's design and publishing company. Clients
include Topshop (UK), Abercrombie & Fitch (USA), Trash Club (London) and
independent record labels. They publish Daniel Battams Fan Club.
Q: What is "Daniel Battams Fan Club"?
A: Daniel Battamfs Fan Club is a magazine dedicated to an ordinary person. It
consists of art and writing by Daniel, plus contributions from Fan Club
'members'. The magazine is sold across the UK, USA and Canada. Find out more at http://www.DanielBattamsFanClub.com
Q: Would you tell us how the publication evolved?
A: It was established in 2001 as a newsletter, then became a fanzine in 2003,
now it is a glossy magazine.
Q: What sparked your interest to creating the fanzine?
A: It was an idea Daniel had when he was drunk.
Q: What is your ambition?
A: To be big in Japan.
Made Up Studios design and graphic artwork (sold at
http://www.MadeUpStudios.com)
Made Up Apparel T-shirts and clothing (sold at
http://www.MadeUpApparel.com)
Daniel Battams Fan Club magazine (sold at
http://www.DanielBattamsFanClub.com)
editor: Katherine Pham Do
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