Part 1: Curating Culture with Bart Celestino, LoveWant Magazine Publisher & EIC

In this episode of Skale Up, hosts Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux sit down with Bart Celestino, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of LoveWant Magazine, a niche Australian title that sits at the intersection of contemporary art, fashion imagery and photographyFrom a graffiti magazine in the ‘80s to shaping one of Australia’s most distinctive fashion voices, Bart shares how curiosity, curation, and a refusal to chase trends have built a business around backing great ideas over hype.Part one is just the start. Part two continues the conversation with more off-the-record insight, available exclusively for subscribers from Friday, 11th September. Part two available here: https://skaleaustralia.substack.com/p/part-2-inside-lovewant-off-the-recordInside the Episode:* Bart’s unconventional path into fashion media and how growing up far from any cultural centre became his greatest creative advantage* The story behind Damage, his hip-hop and graffiti magazine, and the move to New York that reshaped how he saw Australia’s place in the world* Why Bart refuses to chase trends, and what he backs instead* The philosophy behind Lovewant: building what didn’t exist rather than waiting for permission* What luxury brands actually want from media partners* The shift toward user-generated content, and why audiences (especially Gen Z) are choosing real people over polished campaigns* A Melbourne influencer’s rapid rise on Instagram, and what it reveals about style (@myfriendhannah__) * Bart’s contrarian take on scaling* A challenge to the modern obsession with “becoming an entrepreneur”* Where Bart sees the next frontier for Lovewant and the industry at large* The tables turn: Bart asks Julie and Sophie what most businesses still get wrong about growthWhy Listen?If you’re a founder, creative, or working in media, fashion, or luxury, this episode is a masterclass in trusting ideas over trends. Bart makes the case that curation, point of view, and knowing what not to scale are the real drivers of lasting relevance: a timely reminder in an industry obsessed with growth for growth’s sake.Connect with UsInstagram: @skale_australiaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/skale-australiaEmail: [email protected]: www.skaleaustralia.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit skaleaustralia.substack.com/subscribe