the 35th birthday issue

From early crusaders like Betty Friedan to Caitlyn Jenner, we celebrate 35 of the coolest, bravest, most inspiring heroines from music, politics, film and fiction. Each has made a huge impact for women with their words, writings, and action.

From Paul Poiret’s extravagant 1911 Paris atelier all-nighter to Madonna’s MTV sleepover and P.Diddy’s best white party – and in honor of i-D’s 35th birthday – here are our 35 favorite nights to remember.

See the Dutch beauty and Louis Vuitton fave in this shoot from our 35th Birthday Issue.

Karly Loyce heads onto the streets of Harlem in this shoot from our 35th Birthday Issue.

From Björk’s wild debut as a pregnant teen to Tupac and Biggie’s ultimate freestyle, we choose the most indelible moments of modern music history.

Close friend and creative consultant to Karl Lagerfeld, Amanda talks to Jo-Ann Furniss about language, ladylike-ness and the muse misconception.

Alasdair McLellan shoots rising dancers Andrei Teodor Illiescu and Vincent Wong.

We catch up with the French designer for our 35th Birthday Issue.

Meet the transatlantic duo shaping skateboarding's future.

Alasdair McLellan and Jane How shoot Polish beauty Malgosia Bela for our 35th Birthday Issue.

Alasdair McLellan and Benjamin Bruno shoot Edie Campbell, Jean Campbell, Stella Tennant, and Tyler Litlejohns, in a celebration of fashion icons past and present for our 35th Birthday Issue.

The best movie locations, eras, styles, designs and stories to hang out in.