Tributes are pouring in from all corners of the fashion world after British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman announced she be stepping down from her role this summer.
A longtime figurehead who has been the editor-in-chief for 25 years (which is practically a century in magazine time) will depart from the industry bible in June.
Oo-er!
Business of Fashion reports that Shulman is parting ways with the title.
“It has been very hard to find a rational reason to leave what is unquestionably a fascinating and rewarding role,” Shulman told the site.
“But last autumn I realized that I very much wanted to experience a different life and look forward to a future separate to Vogue,” she continued.
Prior to her time at Vogue, Shulman was the editor of British GQ, and also spent time at Tatler and the Sunday Telegraph. During her Vogue tenure, Shulman brought the magazine to its highest circulation ever.
She has been a fierce critic of fashion’s sizeism, penning a letter to designers calling out “miniscule” sample sizes in 2009 and, last month, opening up about the brands that refused to dress plus-size Ashley Graham for her cover.
This past November, she published an all ‘real woman’ issue which included profiles of CEOs, philanthropists, and transit engineers.
Just as fiercely as she critiqued the industry’s failings, throwing her support behind London talents like Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane early on, and urged designers to show in the British capital.
The announcement of Shulman’s resignation comes amidst a time of change for Condé Nast, which is undergoing a significant management reshuffle in both the UK and the US. Earlier this month, Nicholas Coleridge announced he would be stepping down as president of Condé Nast International and managing director of Condé Nast Britain in August.
There was no word on who her replacement will be, but according to a release from the magazine, “An announcement regarding a successor will be made in due course.”
Shulman is a tough act to follow (in my opinion). All eyes on the newbie!
