23rd January 2026

Thousands of fashion magazines are sold every year, shaping trends and influencing style worldwide. But the very first fashion magazine dates all the way back to 1586 in Germany! Called Gallerie des Modes, it offered illustrations and descriptions of the latest clothing trends, showing that even centuries ago, people were eager to see what was ‘in’—proving that our love of fashion and staying on trend isn’t a modern invention at all.
Image: Bibliotechique Casanatense