''Fiasco'' is a

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, fashion, arts and culture magazine featuring interviews, photography, art and illustrations from fashion photographers and stylists around the world. It was launched in 2010 by British photographer Vincent Nord with a monthly print edition and an online lifestyle publication.

The model diaries

In 2013, ''Fiasco'' launched a series of videos including behind-the-scenes footage of photo shoots and select interviews with various talent and celebrities. Models from a number of agencies including

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, Elite Models and Select Model Management participated in the series. Entertainment icons including Lee “Scratch” Perry, singer

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, and rapper

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were among the prominent celebrities that were highlighted.

In popular culture

''Fiascos photography and in-depth interviews have often been featured in mainstream media. A number of renowned actors, musicians, bands and entertainment icons have participated in Fiasco photoshoots including Sir Ian Mckellen, Emily Berrington, Vanessa White,

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, The Vamps,

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, Stooshe and Ke$ha. In 2012, Little Mix dressed up as '60s icons' in a black and white photoshoot for ''Fiasco'' following the launch of their debut single "Cannonball" which reached number one in the UK iTunes chart. Prior to the 2013

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, British band Union J participated in a photoshoot and interview with ''Fiasco'' where each member was covered for the launch of a special pop music edition of the magazine.

Circulation

Launched in 2010 as a print and digital magazine, ''Fiasco'' had a circulation of 96,000 in 2012. The digital version of the magazine was made available online, with over 9 million views.

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External links

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