The 2026 edition

No. 58 overallNo. 14 in Fashion & Design

i-D

The winking-eye cover and a street-level view of fashion that shaped style culture since 1980.

82.2out of 1002026 score
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2026 scorecard

Each criterion is scored from 0 to 10. The weighted total gives the score out of 100. How we score

Editorial quality25%
8.1
Influence20%
8.6
Trust & transparency15%
7.8
Design & craft15%
9.0
Digital experience15%
7.9
Reach10%
7.7

8.1 × 25% + 8.6 × 20% + 7.8 × 15% + 9.0 × 15% + 7.9 × 15% + 7.7 × 10% = 82.2

At a glance

Founded
1980
Publisher
Bedford Media
Ownership
Karlie Kloss's company Bedford Media bought i-D from Vice Media in November 2023. Print was paused after the sale and relaunched in March 2025 as a twice-yearly magazine. The website is operated by Levelprint US LLC on behalf of i-D.
Based in
London, United Kingdom
Published
Twice a year
Format
Print and digital
Language
English
Website
i-d.co

Ranking history

How i-D has placed in each annual edition.

EditionOverallIn categoryScoreChange
2026No. 58No. 14 in Fashion & Design82.2First edition

About the magazine

Fashion and youth culture magazine founded in London in 1980 by Terry Jones, known for street casting and its signature cover pose with one eye covered.

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