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Women With Balls: Alexandra Shulman, former Vogue Editor

Feb 28, 2025
Alexandra Shulman, the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, reflects on her transformative role in fashion journalism. She reminisces about the vibrant print journalism scene of the late '80s and '90s and debates the idea that print is dying. Alexandra shares memorable moments from her tenure, including an iconic Adele cover, while expressing concerns about the worsening beauty standards. She discusses her transition from a traditional role to a flexible, portfolio career, and highlights the evolving landscape of fashion media and the importance of authentic storytelling.
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