Submissions
What type of patterns and articles is CHIQ looking for?
Two words--EDGY and ORIGINAL. CHIQ is currently gearing up to release its first SUMMER issue. We have a few spots left for the magazine. All design submissions for the summer issue should be summer wearables. CHIQ publishes in three categories, womenswear, menswear, and accessories. If you have an original chic, summery, edgy design that you would like to contribute donīt hesistate to submit. The deadline for summer issue contributions is May 15, 2008.We cannot accept the submission of knitted items.
What do you pay for submissions?
Currently, due to the start-up nature of CHIQ we cannot currently offer large compensation for submitted patterns. We do, however, offer an honorarium ($15-75$), and the opportunity for your design to appear in a professional setting with great photography and stunning models. In addition, all crochet designers RETAIN copyright ownership of their work.At CHIQ we believe that designers should always maintain ownership of their work so that they can later sell the fashion they have worked hard to create. We are in the business to highlight designersī and their work, not exploit them.
I'm interested in submitting, what do I do?
If you have a completed work or an idea that you want to submit, simply email a picture and your idea to the editor. We can assist you in writing the pattern and in creating diagrams. You donīt have to send anything via snail mail. Our contract crocheters can construct the garment, which will be part of a photo shoot, where you will be given 100% credit for the design. A brief bio of the designer will accompany the design as well as a link to any web address you prefer and your email (if you desire).If you have any questions, please donīt hesitate to contact us.