The summer 2025 issue of Dazed celebrates with a series of first-time cover stars and aims to prove that wishes can come true. The issue reinforces an "unwavering faith in the power of youth to remake the world anew".
Cover Stars:
- Naomi Campbell graces the cover of Dazed for the very first time, showcasing her "boundless star quality". She is featured in a shoot with Dazed editor-in-chief Ibrahim Kamara.
- Rosé (BLACKPINK idol) is featured after her successful solo reset. She is highlighted for taking K-pop to new heights in a story shot by Campbell Addy.
- Skepta returns with his first new album in six years on the horizon. The north London rapper's story was lensed by Pieter Hugo and styled by Zara Mirkin.
- Damson Idris takes "pole position" with a significant role in the movie F1. The London-born actor's cover moment was with photographer Selali Ayivi.
- Oruam, the "flame-haired Brazilian rapper," is featured in a story shot by Pedro Napolinàrio on the streets of Rio.
- Faty Sy Savanet of Tshegue shares the message behind the band's blend of French, Congolese, and South American sounds. Her journey from "Congolese street kid to superstar" was captured by Ibrahim Kamara.
- Kylie Jenner connects with her "inner baddie" as her cosmetics line approaches its 10-year anniversary. Photographer Erika Kamano offers a different perspective on Jenner, who reflects on her life in the spotlight with Dazed editorial director Kacion Mayers.
- Athiec Geng, the Sudanese model, is featured in a fashion special celebrating "the end of an era," lensed by Malick Bodian and styled by Ib Kamara.
- Sanique Dill in Martine Rose is the star of a cover story focusing on designer Martine Rose, who provides a rare interview alongside young creatives in London.
Features:
- News of the World: Dazed invited newspapers globally to guest-edit pages, sharing youth-focused scoops.
- Baltimore: The feature highlights young Black creatives at Hooper House who are making significant contributions without leaving their hometown.
- Malaysia: Explores how young people are finding creative ways to affirm their LGBTQ+ identities despite threats to their freedoms.
- Nigerian Trenchtok: Discusses a new wave of street-savvy content that is helping young creators achieve online fame and sparking debates about class and authenticity.
- São Paulo: Young people from the outskirts of Brazil's largest urban area describe their experiences living in a city of extremes.
- Russian Art in Exile: Focuses on Russia's young creative diaspora who are channeling their experiences of upheaval into their art.
- Ireland: Young reporters provide insights into a new sense of optimism in Ireland.
- Tokyo: Examines the colliding visions of Tokyo at the world's busiest street crossing and compares external perceptions with the reality of life in the city.
- Nia Ivy: Details how Nia Ivy built a "one-woman empire" by skipping college to create TikTok videos full-time.
