Checklist
Some things in life are hard; submitting to Fashion Studies shouldn’t be.
Working with us should be fun! Below is a checklist for anyone interested in sharing their work with Fashion Studies. We want to make the submission process as straightforward as possible. Please read this list over before submitting your work over e-mail to fashionstudies@ryerson.ca; submissions that do not follow these guidelines will unfortunately not be considered. We don’t want to waste your time!
So, please:
Read our submission guidelines
Read the current issue’s call for submissions
Submit your work over e-mail to fashionstudies@ryerson.ca
Include the issue number and submission format in your e-mail title (i.e. Issue 1, Sound Art)
Ensure that your submission is anonymous; do not include any information that would impact the double-blind peer review process
NOTE: We will remove your name and personal biography upon sending your submission for peer review
Here are our general formatting Guidelines:
Canadian English spelling
Capitalize “Black” and “Indigenous” in your writing and work
Double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font
1” margins
Your last name on the top left of the page
The page number on the top right of the page
Bolded headings
Em dashes
Oxford commas
Images and image citations placed in text
As well, please include along with your submission:
At least 2 images and accompanying captions
Alt. text for each figure or table found in your submission
200 to 250 word abstract
5 key words
100 to 150 word personal biography
An image of yourself to be published along with your submission if accepted
A reference list and appropriate in-text citations
Clearly state your chosen citation style
The secured rights for any images/figures/graphs included
And there you have it! We are so excited to be challenged, educated, and inspired by your work.