Decades at the Top: Kirstie Clements on Creativity, Longevity, and Global Icons

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In this engaging conversation, Kirstie Clements, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia, shares her journey through the fashion industry, her experiences working with iconic figures like Karl Lagerfeld, and the challenges of magazine publishing.

She discusses the importance of collaboration, the need to connect with readers, and her reinvention after leaving Vogue. Clements emphasises the balance between creativity and commerce in the fashion world, offering insights into her editorial vision and the creative process behind magazine production. In this conversation, Kirstie explore themes of self-discovery, creativity, and the challenges of navigating change in both personal and professional realms. They discuss the importance of finding happiness in one's work, the journey of embracing new opportunities, and the significance of authenticity in creative endeavours. The pair touch on the realities of freelancing, the pressures of the modern creative landscape, and the need for nurturing the next generation of creatives.

Ultimately, the speakers emphasise the value of listening to oneself and the power of writing as a means of connection and expression along with the pressures faced by women today and the idea that it's never too late to pursue one's passions.

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