About Lampoon Magazine: history, vision and editorial positioning

The history of Lampoon Magazine and the editorial origins

Founded in 2015, Lampoon Publishing House launched Lampoon Magazine as its first editorial project. Published twice a year and distributed internationally, the magazine established itself as an independent voice within contemporary cultural and industrial discourse. From the outset, Lampoon positioned itself outside the logic of consumer publishing, privileging analysis over immediacy.

The term lampoon in American English refers to a newspaper or pamphlet marked by irony, satire and sharp criticism. Orson Welles referenced the word in relation to The Harvard Lampoon, the historic student newspaper of Harvard University. This legacy of critical observation, intellectual independence and cultural scrutiny remains central to Lampoon’s identity.

Alongside print publishing, Lampoon maintains a daily digital editorial activity through lampoonmagazine.com. The website extends the magazine’s analytical approach beyond the biannual format, allowing for continuous research, commentary and investigation.

Lampoon’s editorial vision: fashion as a cultural and economic structure

Lampoon approaches fashion not as a surface language, but as a cultural, economic and political structure. Its editorial vision is grounded in the analysis of production systems, resource management and long-term environmental impact. Circular economies, global forestry and responsible industrial models are treated as structural frameworks rather than thematic add-ons.

Within this perspective, Lampoon places particular emphasis on Italian manufacturing, craftsmanship and supply chains, examining their role within the luxury, fashion and design industries. Coverage is research-driven and analytical, focusing on how value is produced, distributed and represented.

Lampoon as an independent editorial platform

Lampoon operates as an autonomous editorial platform, free from promotional constraints and commercial endorsement. This independence allows the magazine to maintain a coherent and critical editorial voice, capable of addressing complex cultural, industrial and environmental issues without compromise. Editorial choices are guided by relevance, depth and structural analysis rather than market pressure.

Sustainability and hemp research at Lampoon Magazine

Sustainability plays a central role in Lampoon’s editorial work. The magazine investigates production systems, material sourcing and environmental responsibility across fashion, design and related industries. Particular attention is given to hemp, which Lampoon has established as a dedicated field of research. Hemp cultivation and use in Italy are examined through their cultural, industrial and regulatory dimensions, positioning Lampoon as a reference point on this material.

Lampoon Magazine today: an international editorial platform

Today, Lampoon functions as an international editorial platform engaging professionals, researchers and readers interested in understanding the structures that shape fashion, culture and society. Through print, digital publishing and visual research, Lampoon continues to operate as a space for critical observation rather than consumption-driven storytelling.

Contact Lampoon Magazine

Lampoon Magazine is based in Milan and operates internationally. For editorial inquiries, collaborations, research projects or partnerships, please contact the editorial team via email at info@lampoon.it.

Team at Lampoon

EDITOR IN CHIEF
Carlo Mazzoni

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Alessandro Fornaro

DEPUTY EDITOR
Pelin Sozeri

CONTENT EDITOR
Matteo Mammoli

FASHION EDITOR
Arianna Bonifazi

VISUAL & ART EDITOR
Sebastian Zössmayr

FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Benedicta Addoteye

SENIOR EDITOR
Cesare CunacciaIT

ACTIVITIES
Carlo Alfieri