With Valentine’s Day approaching a lot of people have love in mind. Now, we personally don’t believe that February 14th is the sole property of lovers. Those infamous 24 hours can be repackaged to celebrate anything that makes you smile—be it your friends, family or reflection.
Over the past few decades i-D has had a lot of couples on the cover, and not all of them represent picture perfect romance. So ahead of the big day, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and picking up a few stylish lessons along the way. Remember, even if you don’t have a Valentine on Sunday you always have us.
Love is tough, but you’ll survive – The Time Is Now Issue, 2013
Valentine’s doesn’t have to be romanic to be awesome – The Wise Up Issue, 2012
No date will ever get you like your mates – The Lights, Camera, Action Issue, 2012
Fact: Couples do start to look alike after a while – The Whatever The Weather Issue, 2012
No matter the situation, don’t forget that you’re the prize – The Exhibitionist Issue, 2011
So don’t hesitate to let people know – The Living Loud Issue, 2011
Some things sound better whispered – The Lovers of Life Issue, 2010
Everyone has a past—even Christian Grey – The Flesh and Blood Issue, 2009
The bumps make it fun – The Insi-De, Outsi-De Issue, 2009
Girls and boys dig a suit – The Manhood Issue, 2009
Everyone loves Aggy – The Agnyss Deyn Issue, 2008
Let the good feelings wash over you – The Artistan Issue, 2008
When in doubt, take your shirt off – The Couples Issue, 2007
Don’t be afraid to be an animal – The Ice Cream Issue, 2007
Love is cool, but nothing is as cool as Cassie and Diddy – The Older and Wiser Issues, 2007
Nothing lasts forever, not even Teairra and Jay-Z – The Straight Up Issue, 2005
Love is like business, it’s better if you lean in – The Inspiration Issue, 2001
No one will every love you like your dog – The Man and Beast Issue, 2001
And we’ll never love anyone like Kate and Naomi – The US Issue, 1994
Check out all of i-D’s iconic covers here.