As 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back at a handful of our favourites from the approximately 250 photo stories i-D published and commissioned across the year. Wistful, nostalgic, sexy, esoteric, silly… we think there’s something for everyone. But you be the judge of that. Happy New Year!
Ashley Markle for i-D: Sofia Coppola stans in New York
Lovers of the director of ‘The Virgin Suicides’ flocked to Bookmarc for a signing of a new book that captures her cinematic archive. Look here.
PAPARAZZI: What vintage pap shots teach us about celebrity
Examining the cultural significance of a contentious profession. Look here.
Josh Aronson for i-D: The national Barbie doll collectors convention
Every year, the worldwide community gathers for a week of workshops, competitions and dinners, celebrating their love of the world’s most iconic doll. Look here.
Carl van der Linde: Inside a wrestling academy in Jalandhar
The photographer’s award-winning series follows the students of Punjabi wrestling legend The Great Khali. Look here.
John Parvin McBride for i-D: Lana Del Rey fans on her Bible Belt tour
We met the local fans and die-hards who made the pilgrimage cross-country to see their fave. Look here.
Sam Youkilis: Sanctuary from the madness of Instagram
The artist has elevated vertical video into an art form. His new book, ‘Somewhere’, compiles six years of this meticulous work. Look here.
Masahisa Fukase: No one took cat pics quite like him
As the first Japanese retrospective of the photographer opened, we unpacked his obsessive oeuvre. Look here.
Francesc Planes for i-D: PFW SS24’s biggest stars
An up-close portraits of the models, designers and celebs and the people who queue to see them. Look here.
Surprisingly vulnerable portraits of young cosplayers
London photographer Jack Tennant captures the bold looks at Comic Con and meets the reserved individuals behind them. Look here.
Larry Sultan: Eerie, impressionist photographs of swimmers
The late photographer tackled his fear of deep water using goggles, a snorkel, and an underwater camera. Look here.