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The Business of Fashion Podcast

Giles Duley Shares a New Lens on Purpose

Feb 21, 2025
Giles Duley, a renowned photographer who began his career in fashion, shares his profound journey from capturing celebrity glamour to documenting the realities of war. He emphasizes that he focuses on love, highlighting human connections in conflict zones. Duley discusses his life-altering experience in Afghanistan and how it fueled his purpose through the Legacy of War Foundation, empowering communities affected by war. He urges others to use their platforms for meaningful change, blending creativity and empathy to amplify unheard stories.
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  • Giles Duley's transition from fashion photography to capturing humanitarian stories illustrates the transformative power of empathy in storytelling.
  • His experiences of injury and recovery reveal how creativity can thrive even in adversity, redefining one's purpose and impact.

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The Shift from Fashion to Humanitarianism

Initially, Giles Dooley enjoyed a successful career as a fashion photographer, working with high-profile clients like GQ and Vogue. However, he experienced a profound discontent despite his glamorous lifestyle, culminating in a moment of realization when he witnessed the superficial treatment of women in the industry. This disillusionment prompted a dramatic change in focus after a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, leading him to document the humanitarian impact of war instead. By aligning his work with human stories and empathy, he found renewed purpose and meaning in photography.

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