

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on an Urban Childhood in a Journalistic Household
01:34 • 2min
From Secretary to Editor: A Journey in Journalism
03:56 • 16min
Reflections on Editorial Change
19:51 • 5min
Navigating the Transition to a Portfolio Career
24:49 • 2min
Navigating the Shifts in Fashion Journalism
26:55 • 2min