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Vogue Australia
December 2019 cover featuring Nicole Kidman and highlighting the magazine's 60th anniversary
Editor-in-ChiefChristine Centenera
CategoriesFashion
FrequencyMonthly
Publisher
First issue1959
CountryAustralia
Based inSydney
Websitevogue.com.au

Vogue Australia is the Australian edition of Vogue magazine.[1] The magazine became the fifth edition of Vogue in 1959 following Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue Paris and Vogue New Zealand.[2]

Prior to becoming a stand-alone edition, the Australian edition operated as a supplement to British Vogue from 1952.[3][4] The magazine is published by News Corp under a licence from Condé Nast.

History

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Beginnings Under Rosemary Cooper (1959–1962)

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Vogue Australia launched with a Spring/Summer issue in 1959 featuring the Tania Mallet photographed by Norman Parkinson.[5] The magazine was published by Condé Nast, this was until 1972 when it became licensed under Bernard Leser Publications.[6] Condé Nast started publishing the magazine again in 1989.[6]

Under Marion Hume and Juliet Ashworth (1997–1999)

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Marion Hume was the magazine's editor for only an 18 month period, during this time the magazines circulation dropped and Hume was sacked and replaced.[7]

In 1998 Juliet Ashworth was appointed editor-in-chief replacing Hume, previously editor-in-chief of Woman's Day her appointment was seen as Vogue Australia going downmarket in order to increase its declining circulation.[8]

Ashworth's first cover featured Patrick Rafter and Lara Feltham.

Under Kirstie Clements (1999–2012)

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Condé Nast pulled out of the Australian market in 2002, with this the magazine became licensed under the Federal Publishing Company.[6][9] However in 2006 News Ltd. purchased Federal Publishing Companys magazines for $180 million (AUD) with this the magazine became part of News Ltd.[10]

The magazine's December 2003 issue was guest-edited by fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld,[11] this was the first magazine to be guest edited by Lagerfeld and featured Eva Herzigová on the cover.

For the December 2004 issue, Princess Mary of Denmark was photographed for the cover.[12]

In May 2012 Clements was fired from her role as editor-in-chief of Vogue Australia.[13]

Under Edwina McCann (2012–2023)

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Vogue Australia celebrated its 60th anniversary issue in December 2019 with Edward Enninful and British Vogue.[14]

Under Christine Centenera (2023–present)

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Christine Centenera was appointed Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia in late 2022.[15] Centenera previously worked as fashion director of Harper's Bazaar Australia and since 2012 had been fashion director of Vogue Australia.[15][16]

Her first issue was March 2023 and featured Hailey Bieber on the magazines cover.[17][18]

Features

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Indigenous Australian representation

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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.[19][20][21] Regarding her historic cover, George stated "I wanted to make sure I represented my people in the best way […] it was like bringing the rest of Australia on a journey. I had that opportunity to make way for the next young Aboriginal model".[22] In June 2010, 17 years after George, Dunghutti model Samantha Harris became the second Indigenous Australian model to feature on the cover of Vogue Australia.[23][24] This was followed by Awabakal model Charlee Frasers' cover in April 2018.[25]

Vogue Australia has featured the work of Indigenous artists and designers. The 60th Anniversary issue in December 2019 featured Yolngu model Maminydjama (Magnolia) Maymuru and artist Maree Clarke, among others.[26]

On the theme of "hope", for the September 2020 cover, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, Vogue Australia worked with the National Gallery of Australia to commission artist Betty Muffler, an Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara woman and Ngangkaṟi (spiritual healer) from remote South Australia, to bring hope and healing with her artwork Ngangkari Ngura (Healing Country).[22][27] Of the cover, Muffler said, "Through my paintings you can see my Ngangkari work: watching over people and also looking after Country. My Country. This place is very important – we all need to look after each other and respect our home".[28][29]

Healthy body initiative

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May 2013 marked the first anniversary of a healthy body initiative that was signed by the magazine's international editors—the initiative represents a commitment from the editors to promote positive body images within the content of Vogue's numerous editions. Vogue Australia editor Edwina McCann explained:

In the magazine we're moving away from those very young, very thin girls. A year down the track, we ask ourselves what can Vogue do about it? And an issue like this [June 2013 issue] is what we can do about it. If I was aware of a girl being ill on a photo shoot I wouldn't allow that shoot to go ahead, or if a girl had an eating disorder I would not shoot her.[30]

The Australian edition's June 2013 issue was entitled Vogue Australia: "The Body Issue" and featured articles on exercise and nutrition, as well as a diverse range of models. New York-based Australian plus-size model Robyn Lawley, previously featured on the cover of Vogue Italia, also appeared in a swimwear shoot for the June issue.[30]

Jonathan Newhouse, Condé Nast International chairman, stated that "Vogue editors around the world want the magazines to reflect their commitment to the health of the models who appear on the pages and the wellbeing of their readers."[31] Alexandra Shulman, one of the magazine's editors, commented on the initiative by stating, "As one of the fashion industry's most powerful voices, Vogue has a unique opportunity to engage with relevant issues where we feel we can make a difference."[31]

Other editions

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Vogue Living (1967–present)

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Launched in 1967 originally as Vogue's Guide to Living.[32] From 1970 it was published as Vogue Living. In 1999 the magazines circulation was increased from bimonthly to monthly but later returned to the bimonthly schedule.[8]

Editor-in-Chief Start year End year Ref.
Juliet Ashworth 1998 1999 [8]
David Clark 2003 2012 [33]
Victoria Carey 2012 2014 [34]
Neale Whitaker 2014 2017 [34][35]
Rebecca Caratti 2018 present [36]

Men Vogue (1976–1977)

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The magazine ceased publication in November 1977.[37]

Supplements

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Australian Vogue occasionally publishes supplements: Vogue Business Australia, Vogue Man Australia, and Vogue Fashion Week Australia.

Editors

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Editor-in-Chief Start year End year Ref.
Rosemary Cooper 1959 1961 [11]
Joan Chesney Frost 1961 1962 [38]
Sheila Scotter 1962 1971 [39]
Eve Harman 1971 1976 [11]
June McCallum 1976 1989 [11]
Nancy Pilcher 1989 1997 [40]
Marion Hume 1997 1998 [11][8]
Juliet Ashworth 1998 1999 [11][41]
Kirstie Clements 1999 2012 [42]
Edwina McCann 2012 2023 [43][17]
Christine Centenera 2023 present [17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vogue Australia. – National Library". www.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "Condé Nast - Markets". www.condenast.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  3. ^ Anna, Anisimova (January 12, 2018). "Vogue Australia Index 1952–2011 V20180101". Figshare. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5771490.
  4. ^ "Vogue Australia Index". Research Data Australia. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
  5. ^ Pepper, Terrence. "Year of wonders: reflecting on the seminal year that was 1959". Vogue Australia.
  6. ^ a b c "Conde Nast hands over Vogue as it pulls out of Australia". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  7. ^ "Do my claws look big in this?". The Age. 2005-04-23. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  8. ^ a b c d Staff, W. W. D. (1999-03-05). "THE MAG SCENE FROM DOWN UNDER". WWD. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  9. ^ "FPC in vogue with new titles". Australian Financial Review. 2003-03-31. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  10. ^ Townsend, Abigail (26 November 2006). "Murdoch back in 'Vogue'". The Independent.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Inchley, Natasha. "From the editor's desk: 7 past editors reflect on their time at Vogue Australia". Vogue Australia.
  12. ^ "Mary shows how love is always in fashion". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2004-10-31. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  13. ^ Hornery, Andrew (2012-05-16). "Vogue editor sacked as heads roll at News Magazines". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  14. ^ "In Sydney, Edward Enninful Celebrates The Sixtieth Anniversary Of Vogue Australia". British Vogue. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  15. ^ a b Woolnough, Damien (2022-12-20). "'Worst kept secret': The new editor of Vogue Australia is a celebrity stylist". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  16. ^ Fitzgerald, Benjamin. "Vogue Australia appoints celebrity stylist Christine Centenera as editor-in-chief". Fashion Network.
  17. ^ a b c "Christine Centenera Appointed Editor-In-Chief of Vogue Australia". The Business of Fashion. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  18. ^ "Vogue Australia March 2023 Cover (Vogue Australia)".
  19. ^ "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: Independence, art and politics". Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  20. ^ Hornery, Andrew (23 April 2010). "Rebuilding after coming apart at the seams: Indigenous beauty is back in Vogue". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  21. ^ Clements, Kirstie (16 April 2014). "The kind of magazine cover Australia barely ever sees". Retrieved 27 September 2015.
  22. ^ a b Singer, Melissa (2020-09-25). "Inside the 'risky' Vogue cover that made history". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  23. ^ "Samantha Harris Uncovered". Vogue Australia. 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  24. ^ "Samantha Harris to appear on the cover of Vogue Australia". Vogue Australia. 2010-03-26. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  25. ^ Team, The Vogue (2018-03-17). "Models Akiima, Charlee Fraser, Andreja Pejić and Fernanda Ly cover Vogue Australia's April 2018 issue". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  26. ^ Russell-Cook, Myles (2019-12-16). "Artists Maree Clark and Lyn-Al Young's unique collaboration celebrates their Indigenous heritage". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  27. ^ Cole, Kelli; Hartshorn, Aidan (5 January 2021). "Betty Muffler: hope and healing". National Gallery of Australia. Retrieved 12 July 2021. This interview was first published in the Spring 2020 edition of Artonview.
  28. ^ "Aboriginal Artist Betty Muffler paints hope for the cover of Vogue Australia" (PDF).
  29. ^ Martin, Amy (2020-09-15). "The artwork chosen by NGA and Vogue to inspire hope". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  30. ^ a b Traill-Nash, Glynis (17 May 2013). "Vogue eager to make an issue of 'real' women". The Australian. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
  31. ^ a b Milligan, Lauren. "The Health Initiative". British Vogue. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  32. ^ "Vogue Living | The Dictionary of Sydney". dictionaryofsydney.org. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  33. ^ "David Clark". Design Institute of Australia. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  34. ^ a b Hayes, Alex (2014-07-09). "Neale Whitaker emerges as new editor of Vogue Living and News Corp columnist". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  35. ^ Ward, Miranda (2017-05-09). "Neale Whitaker steps down as editor-in-chief of Vogue Living". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  36. ^ Newton, Alysha (2018-03-07). "Rebecca Caratti appointed editor of Vogue Living". NewsCorp Australia. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  37. ^ "Vogue unmanned". The Bulletin (Australian periodical). p. 14.
  38. ^ "No Gimmicks In Fashion Says "Vogue" Editor". The Press. p. 2.
  39. ^ "Scotter, Sheila Winifred Gordon". AWR. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  40. ^ Huntington, Patty (2015-10-23). "Nancy Pilcher Nabs Australian Fashion Award". WWD. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  41. ^ Staff, W. W. D. (1999-08-13). "MEMO PAD". WWD. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  42. ^ Clements, Kirstie (2013). The Vogue Factor. Melbourne University Press. ISBN 9781452132693.
  43. ^ Moss, Hilary (2012-05-16). "Vogue Australia's Editor-in-Chief Kirstie Clements Doesn't Work There Anymore". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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