ISSUE 04:

Skin is our largest organ, a physical barrier that protects us from the outside world.

But it is not just a covering: it is a living surface, capable of both receiving and transmitting emotions.

Skin is also a powerful symbol of identity and expression. Its colour, texture, marks, scars, or tattoos reveal deep stories about who we are and sometimes where we come from.

Skin reflects age and the experiences we’ve lived, in a world that so often favours eternal youth, particularly for women.

This is why skin is such a fascinating body part: it embodies that duality between those who do not wish to define themselves through it, perhaps even rejecting it in search of a deeper sense of self beyond the surface; and those who, on the other hand, assert their culture, freedom, and history through their skin.

This is why Dàme Issue 04 is all about the skin and wants to dismantle stereotypes and promote a more inclusive and respectful vision of beauty and individual identity.

Among the contributors, photographer Carolina Amoretti, the brand Hemproutine, and the Italian Benefit Corporation and startup Unobravo.

From the publisher:

WELCOME, WE ARE DÀME
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR BODY?

When it comes to our bodies, we often feel the pressure to conform to certain ideals in order to gain acceptance and approval from others.

We may also struggle with our physical appearance, striving to meet unrealistic standards of perfection. Society tries to persuade us that we are either too thin or too fat, too short or too tall, too feminine or too masculine.

Why can’t we just embrace ourselves as we are?

Founded in 2021, Dàme is not just a magazine but also an inclusive platform, a safe space, a community, and a source of inspiration and comfort. We recognise the challenges that persist in a patriarchal society where diet culture, catcalling, and gender discrimination continue to be daily occurrences.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms and aspire to empower women by promoting the representation of authentic and unfiltered bodies that have genuine stories to share.