join the passerby club

passerby is an online magazine that shares the intimate stories of women from around the world. It’s a space for honest conversations, creative exploration, and meaningful connections—and the passerby club is where this community comes together.

By joining the passerby club you’ll receive:

  • Access to our private Discord server with 700+ members sharing tips on everything from housing swaps to restaurant recommendations in Buenos Aires.

  • Our complete archive of past stories and features.

  • Recipes from chefs and food writers in our community, like Chloe Walsh and Mina Stone.

what is passerby?
passerby is the women’s magazine we always wanted, featuring intimate interviews with women from all walks of life; thoughtful guides to everything from starting therapy to hosting a dinner party; and curated recommendations for books, clothes, and more. 
Since 2015, passersby from all over the world have welcomed us into their homes, offering honest looks into their lives—the unconventional paths, mistakes, and small victories—as well as their book, film, and music libraries. Conceived by Clémence Polès, passerby was born from her curiosity about the women she encountered all too briefly while people-watching. Wanting to hear from the people who sat beside her on the subway, from those who served her coffee or passed her on the sidewalk, she set out to broaden the scope of typical media portrayals, asking the women she saw to speak with her.
who reads passerby?
passerby readers are “your cool and stylish Instagram mutuals” (according to Laura Reilly of 
Magasin
). passerby is a magazine full of the voices of “the many mysterious, interesting women we pass by on the street every day” (per society6) that provides “an honest lens to see and understand women” (according to Liana Satenstein of 
NEVERWORNS
). “Everyone should read it” (according to Lynette Nylander).
what do paid subscribers get?
  • Access to our private Discord server,  a community of like-minded readers ready to recommend a hotel in Marseille or a restaurant in Buenos Aires, help you pick a wedding dress, debate the new Shelia Heti, or find an apartment.
  • Monthly recommendations from our founder, Clémence Polès, and extra monthly recommendations from our guest curators
  • Exclusive and additional passerby interviews with fascinating women on the go across the globe and a monthly member spotlight series
  • Exclusive weekly recommendations from the passerby team
  • Advanced film screenings and access to members-only events in NYC and LA
  • Access to our archive
  • Exclusive discounts ranging between 15% and 40% from over 20 partners our community loves (brands include The Standard, Mubi, Brooklyn Institute of Social Research, Verso Books, Cap Beauty, FRAMA, and more)
  • A chance to be interviewed for our member spotlight series
  • Exclusive recipes that have been handwritten by acclaimed chefs and food-industry figures in our community.
what do founding members get?
all of the above +
The Founding Member tier includes all paid benefits plus special recognition in our monthly newsletter. This tier is for those who believe in the work, want to support it at the highest level and help ensure it continues to grow. Whether you can expense it or simply want to champion our work, your generosity makes it all possible.
questions?
Get in touch with us at club@passerbymagazine.com if you have any questions about the passerby club!
We’d love to have you be part of our club community — if you aren’t currently in a position to support us monetarily, please send a note to club@passerbymagazine.com and we will find a way for you to join regardless of financial hardship.
To talk about providing extended support or advertising on our platform, please be in touch with us at partnerships@passerbymagazine.
You can make a one-time contribution via PayPal if you’d like to support passerby without a membership. You can also give a gift membership to someone you know!
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