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ISSUE 01 · THE MAKING OF WANT · COMING SEPTEMBER 2026

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ISSUE 01

The Making of Want

A concise introduction to the issue's theme and the exploration of intentional desire goes here.

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In her hands,
In your head

A concise placeholder deck text describing the psychological ritual of consumption. We investigate the authorship of desire and the tactile weight of the objects we choose to surround ourselves with.

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From the Editor

At Spend Slower, we believe that consumption is a form of ritual. We invite you to slow down, to examine the authorship of your desires, and to develop your own criteria for value. This is an intimate space for teenage girls to navigate the complexities of marketing, fashion, and slow living with intelligence and grace.

— The Editors

ISSUE 01 · THE MAKING OF WANT

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Find Issue 01

Issue 01: The Making of Want is available in select independent bookshops and curated stockist locations across the UK. We invite you to discover the physical edition in our local reading rooms and artisanal cafés, where the ritual of slow living is as important as the stories within.

“We believe that the most intentional act is the one we choose to do, not the one we are told to do.”

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