[3], Clements quickly moved on from the reception desk, taking on various jobs within the Vogue Australia offices. Former Vogue Australia editor Nancy Pilcher calls it a day. Clements departed Vogue Australia in the early 1990s to move to Paris and work as a freelance journalist. Kirstie Clements (born 23 March 1962) is an Australian author, editor, journalist and speaker. Regarding her historic cover Elaine says "I wanted to make sure I represented my people in the best way … it was like bringing the rest of Australia on a journey. Edwina McCann, Editor-in-chief Vogue Australia From a mood-boosting eyeliner to … Chinese Australian-born fashion influencer Margaret Zhang will be Vogue China’s new editor-in-chief, ending the 16-year tenure of founding editor-in-chief Angelica Cheung, Vogue reports. [2], In her youth, Clements attended Sylvania High School. Vogue Australia launched in 1959 with Rosemary Cooper and has since seen renowned journalists like Vogue American Express Fashion's Night In: Trends Masterclass, brought to you by H&M - Event descriptions are set under the properties tool on the right. Enter your email address to receive new posts by email. She currently serves as its director. Clements returned to Vogue Australia in 1999 to be hired as the magazine's Editor-in-Chief. They are dynamic elements that can be applied to emails, hubs, in event page previews, and to other touchpoints in Splash. She serves as the company's director and chief creative officer.[1]. Clements returned to Australia in 1997 where she briefly worked as Beauty Editor for Vogue Australia before joining glossy magazine rival Harper’s Bazaar. Clements has one older brother, Anthony. “Emma’s personal commitment to sustainable fashion and the process of putting together this issue has introduced us to new ways of thinking and tools to help us be better informed,” says Vogue Australia Editor Edwina McCann. Tim Court, an economist of international business at the University of New South Wales noted that Zhang’s choice to edit Vogue China remotely in Sydney before moving to Beijing once it is safe to do so could help present a positive representation of Australian culture within China as the relationship between the two countries sours. 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[3] She elaborated by stating that she was "always highly dubious because I wanted them to have a passion for art, for books, for culture, for literature, for dance, for theatre, for costume design... anything but, as a matter of fact, fashion… I didn’t want people who were obsessed with labels, and I still stand by that. On Thursday afternoon, the Mischief super yacht set motors for a spin around Sydney Harbour hosted by the Australian comedienne Celeste Barber, honorary editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia for the day – and with a limited-edition cover to go with the title. And at 27 years old, the Australian-born, Chinese multi-hyphenate is the youngest EIC at Vogue Clements often makes public speaking appearances and contributes to a number of fashion and beauty publications such as The New Daily. Born in Sydney, Zhang represents a generational change as Vogue adapts to a digital fashion landscape. This forced Clements to undertake a restaffing of the entire office. I think most of my job was diplomacy. News Limited placed management of the newly acquired FPC magazines (Notebook, Delicious, Super Food Ideas, & Vogue Australia) under its NewsLifeMedia branch. AsAmNews is a community of users interested in reading, learning and commenting on news, events, people & issues in the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander communities. Born in Sydney, Zhang represents a generational change as Vogue adapts to a digital fashion landscape. [9], Clements described writing the book as a cathartic experience which encouraged her to look back at her time with Vogue Australia with fondness despite the way she was let go. The last of twenty different girls to be interviewed, Clements met with a woman described as "probably in her late 60s. My key to success is to make yourself useful, just put you hand up for everything… and you’ll find what you shine at. At 27, Zhang is Vogue’s youngest editor-in-chief. Topics covered in the eight-part […] Clements met Ayat while covering collections and moved to Paris to live with him. Vogue Australia Editor Wedding Dress This Fashion Editor's Wedding Dress Is Long-Sleeved and Lace — and Still Will Surprise You. Vogue CS is a true showcase of local talents, as the majority of the editorial content is produced by Czech and Slovak editors, writers, photographers, models and designers. Describing her quick promotion, Clements stated, "I just put my hand up for everything. 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McCammond apologised for the tweets in … However, she has a rich reservoir experience in the fashion world, and has gained a massive following from her various projects: At the age of 16, she launched her fashion blog Shine by Three, which has since turned into a site where she posts both personal and professional pursuits. [7], The day after her firing from Vogue Australia, Clements received a phone call from Louise Adler of Melbourne University Press who invited her to write a book about her career. As Zhang moves forward in her position as Vogue China’s new editor-in-chief, she said she hopes to bring Chinese culture under the global spotlight. The book went on to become a bestseller in a number of markets worldwide,[8] and Clements made an appearance on US talk show The View which was hosted by Barbara Walters to discuss the book. Feb 16, 2021 - Vogue Australia epitomises the finest in fashion, design and journalism. During this time, Clements also launched an independent publishing house and content production company, Imprint Agency. Clements served as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia for thirteen years from 1999 to 2012, and is currently Director and Chief Creative Officer for luxury lingerie brand Porte-á-Vie. During that time she oversaw the launches of VOGUE Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, and China. [2] They separated in April 2007. Birrell has been a fashion journalist for over 10 years, working with Vogue Australia for six, first as fashion and news editor before stepping into the role as senior fashion features editor. I had that opportunity to make way for the next young Aboriginal model." Clements was brought on as Associate Editor for the magazine and worked there for just over two years from 1997 to 1999. Livia Firth holds the same title for Vogue Arabia; Tonne Goodman recently took on the role for American Vogue.But with all due respect, Clare Press started the trend. Amber Valetta was recently named sustainability editor of British Vogue. [5], Clements was fired from her position as editor-in-chief six years after the News Limited acquisition, on 16 May 2012. She served as a guest judge on a panel alongside Alex Perry and Charlotte Dawson. She is a Board Director for FARE (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education) and an ambassador for Australian children's cancer charity Camp Quality. In March 2017, Clements co-launched luxury lingerie brand Porte-á-Vie with former colleague Lisa Hili. I was interested in punk, in literature, in magazines, in popular culture, and the Shire wasn’t where I was going to get that from. Vogue Australia - How to recreate the best Grammys beauty moments Diplomacy between staff members, diplomacy between management, diplomacy to clients, to creatives. Please consider interning, joining our staff, or submitting a story. Nancy Pilcher worked at VOGUE for 44 years, initially as Editor of VOGUE Australia and she then went on to be vice president of editorial development for Condé Nast APAC. “There’s a lot of context about China that is lost; often it’s looked at as this one monolithic entity, as opposed to a country of individuals and innovations,” she said to Vogue. Essentially I found I wasn’t very good at taking orders, but I was really good at giving them"[3]. Clements described her return to Vogue Australia as a challenge to rebuild its image following a demise in the 1990s. Margaret Zhang, the Australian-born Chinese fashion multi-hyphenate, is the new editor-in-chief of Vogue China. Vogue Australia combines a modern mix of glamour, style and intelligence presenting the ultimate in fashion, beauty, health, and t… Vogue Australia’s Editor-in-Chief Kirstie Clements Doesn’t Work There Anymore By Hilary Moss SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kirstie Clements arrives at the launch of Vogue Fashion’s Night Out at Pitt Street Mall on September 8, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Kirstie Clements (born 23 March 1962) is an Australian author, editor, journalist and speaker. "[3] She commented that working with creatives was more rewarding than collaborating with any other worker due to their passion and vision. Until retiring in 2013, Nancy Pilcher spent 40 years working for Vogue, culminating her career as editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia and vice-president of editorial development for … Vogue Living is an iconic interiors and lifestyle brand that engages with a global audience of influencers and tastemakers across print, digital social and experiential platforms. At 27, she’s the youngest EIC at Vogue. Closer to home, Vogue Australia editor-in-chief Edwina McCann told The Australian: “It’s an exciting appointment for Vogue globally. A post shared by Margaret Zhang 章凝 (@margaretzhang). [11], Clements is a mother to twin sons, Sam and Joseph Ayat (born 1995) from her marriage to Mourad Ayat. [6], Clements was succeeded by Edwina McCann, former editor-in-chief of rival magazine Harper’s Bazaar Australia. The Zimbabwe-born entrepreneur is the founder of Rumbie & Co, a salon, academy and product range dedicated to curly hair. In June 1992, while Clements was working as a freelance journalist in Paris she married French-Algerian nightclub bouncer Mourad Ayat. - Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Location TBD "[3], In November 2006, Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Limited (rebranded as News Corp on 1 July 2013)[4] acquired Independent Print Media Group's FPC Magazines which included Vogue Australia. [3] Commenting on her preferences for staff hires, she stated, "I liked to have a local staff, and an Australian staff. She’s had the title in Australia since the beginning of 2018. By partnering with Australia for UNHCR to celebrate International Women’s Day we hope to help women empower and inspire one another,” said Edwina McCann, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia. Vogue Australia Vogue Australia March 2021 Digital Cover Source: vogue.com.au Published: March 2021. Editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia, Edwina McCann, told the Herald on Thursday she had admired Ms Zhang for years. [3] Describing herself as poor, Clements would often shop at disposal stores and op-shops in order to discover clothing and fashion. “I am so delighted that Margaret is our new editor in chief of Vogue China,” Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue, said. [1], Clements was born on 23 March 1962 in Sydney, Australia. Elaine George became the first Indigenous Australian model to feature on the cover of any edition of Vogue with her September 1993 Vogue Australia cover. With a goal of 120 pages of ads, the magazine had booked just one advertisement due to a staff error. "They don’t care about the bonus, they don’t really care about the wage, but they care about the product, and if you can actually equip them with the materials, and the idea, and the vision, then they really can just run on praise. Clements succeeded Juliet Ashworth who was former Editor-in-Chief from 1998-1999. AFTER forty years as an Australian fashion institution, former Vogue Australia editor Nancy Pilcher has called it a day. Hosted by Vogue Australia’s senior beauty and health editor, Remy Rippon, and model and spokesperson, Jesinta Franklin, the podcast unpacks the myths and realities of baby-making and fertility for listeners with practical, no-nonsense advice. Go to our Twitter feed and Facebook page for more content. [12], Clements and her sons reside in Sydney's eastern suburbs. From 2014 to 2017, Clements worked as a Creative Consultant and Editorial Ambassador for Australian department store chain Myer and contributed to its Myer Emporium Magazine, a custom magazine owned by Bauer Media Australia. [3], At the age of 23, Clements was working in a bookstore when she saw a job being advertised in the newspaper for receptionist at Vogue Australia. 17 years after Elaine, Dunghutti model Samantha Harrisbecame the second Indigenous Australian model to feature on the cov… AsAmNews has Asian America in its heart. June 29, 2017 by Hannah Weil McKinley. https://nyunews.com/2017/04/27/fashion-hierarchy-the-editors-of-vogue [6] Clements left the office and went to have a drink at Bondi's Icebergs bar while news of her departure was announced. With its authoritative voice and sense of refined luxury, Vogue Living defines the best in design, interiors, art, travel and lifestyle. Margaret Zhang is the new editor-in-chief of Vogue China. [6] Clements soon after signed a book publishing deal with Melbourne University Press to publish an auto-biography titled The Vogue Factor. Learn how your comment data is processed. It was about six o'clock at night and she was drinking out of a tea cup, and I’m sure it was gin… I loved her immediately and she hired me. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.