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

VogueAustraliais the Australian edition ofVoguemagazine.[1]The magazine became the fifth edition of Vogue in 1959 followingVogue,British Vogue,Vogue ParisandVogue 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 byNews Corpunder a licence fromCondé 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 byCondé 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 ofWoman's Dayher appointment was seen asVogue Australiagoing downmarket in order to increase its declining circulation.[8]

Ashworth's first cover featuredPatrick Rafterand 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 2006News 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 designerKarl Lagerfeld,[11]this was the first magazine to be guest edited by Lagerfeld and featuredEva Herzigováon the cover.

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

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

Under Edwina McCann (2012–2023)

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Vogue Australiacelebrated its 60th anniversary issue in December 2019 withEdward EnninfulandBritish Vogue.[14]

Under Christine Centenera (2023–present)

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Christine Centenera was appointed Editor-in-Chief ofVogue Australiain late 2022.[15]Centenera previously worked as fashion director ofHarper's Bazaar Australiaand since 2012 had been fashion director ofVogue Australia.[15][16]

Her first issue was March 2023 and featuredHailey Bieberon the magazines cover.[17][18]

Features

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Indigenous Australian representation

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Elaine Georgebecame the firstIndigenous Australianmodel to feature on the cover of any edition ofVoguewith her September 1993Vogue Australiacover.[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 youngAboriginalmodel ".[22]In June 2010, 17 years after George,DunghuttimodelSamantha Harrisbecame the second Indigenous Australian model to feature on the cover ofVogue Australia.[23][24]This was followed byAwabakalmodelCharlee Frasers' cover in April 2018.[25]

Vogue Australiahas featured the work of Indigenous artists and designers. The 60th Anniversary issue in December 2019 featuredYolngumodelMaminydjama (Magnolia) Maymuruand artistMaree Clarke,among others.[26]

On the theme of "hope", for the September 2020 cover, during theCOVID-19 pandemic in Australia,Vogue Australiaworked with theNational Gallery of Australiato commission artistBetty Muffler,anAṉanguPitjantjatjarawoman andNgangkaṟi(spiritual healer) from remote South Australia, to bring hope and healing with her artworkNgangkari 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 positivebody imageswithin the content ofVogue's numerous editions.Vogue Australiaeditor 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 canVoguedo 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 entitledVogue Australia:"The Body Issue" and featured articles on exercise and nutrition, as well as a diverse range of models. New York-based Australianplus-size modelRobyn Lawley,previously featured on the cover ofVogue Italia,also appeared in a swimwear shoot for the June issue.[30]

Jonathan Newhouse,Condé Nast International chairman, stated that "Vogueeditors 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,Voguehas 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 asVogue's Guide to Living.[32]From 1970 it was published asVogue 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,andVogue 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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  2. ^"Condé Nast - Markets".www.condenast.com.Retrieved2020-12-31.
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  5. ^Pepper, Terrence."Year of wonders: reflecting on the seminal year that was 1959".Vogue Australia.
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  10. ^Townsend, Abigail (26 November 2006)."Murdoch back in 'Vogue'".The Independent.
  11. ^abcdefInchley, 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.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  13. ^Hornery, Andrew (2012-05-16)."Vogue editor sacked as heads roll at News Magazines".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  14. ^"In Sydney, Edward Enninful Celebrates The Sixtieth Anniversary Of Vogue Australia".British Vogue.12 December 2019.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  15. ^abWoolnough, Damien (2022-12-20)."'Worst kept secret': The new editor of Vogue Australia is a celebrity stylist ".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  16. ^Fitzgerald, Benjamin."Vogue Australia appoints celebrity stylist Christine Centenera as editor-in-chief".Fashion Network.
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  18. ^"Vogue Australia March 2023 Cover (Vogue Australia)".
  19. ^"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders: Independence, art and politics".Archived fromthe originalon 4 April 2017.Retrieved7 May2010.
  20. ^Hornery, Andrew (23 April 2010)."Rebuilding after coming apart at the seams: Indigenous beauty is back in Vogue".Brisbane Times.Retrieved12 July2021.
  21. ^Clements, Kirstie (16 April 2014)."The kind of magazine cover Australia barely ever sees".Retrieved27 September2015.
  22. ^abSinger, Melissa (2020-09-25)."Inside the 'risky' Vogue cover that made history".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  23. ^"Samantha Harris Uncovered".Vogue Australia.2010-05-24.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  24. ^"Samantha Harris to appear on the cover of Vogue Australia".Vogue Australia.2010-03-26.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  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.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  26. ^Russell-Cook, Myles (2019-12-16)."Artists Maree Clark and Lyn-Al Young's unique collaboration celebrates their Indigenous heritage".Vogue Australia.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  27. ^Cole, Kelli; Hartshorn, Aidan (5 January 2021)."Betty Muffler: hope and healing".National Gallery of Australia.Retrieved12 July2021.This interview was first published in the Spring 2020 edition ofArtonview.
  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.Retrieved2020-12-31.
  30. ^abTraill-Nash, Glynis (17 May 2013)."Vogue eager to make an issue of 'real' women".The Australian.Retrieved16 May2013.
  31. ^abMilligan, Lauren."The Health Initiative".British Vogue.RetrievedApril 3,2017.
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  33. ^"David Clark".Design Institute of Australia.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  34. ^abHayes, Alex (2014-07-09)."Neale Whitaker emerges as new editor of Vogue Living and News Corp columnist".Mumbrella.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  35. ^Ward, Miranda (2017-05-09)."Neale Whitaker steps down as editor-in-chief of Vogue Living".Mumbrella.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  36. ^Newton, Alysha (2018-03-07)."Rebecca Caratti appointed editor of Vogue Living".NewsCorp Australia.Retrieved2024-05-14.
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  39. ^"Scotter, Sheila Winifred Gordon".AWR.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  40. ^Huntington, Patty (2015-10-23)."Nancy Pilcher Nabs Australian Fashion Award".WWD.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  41. ^Staff, W. W. D. (1999-08-13)."MEMO PAD".WWD.Retrieved2024-05-14.
  42. ^Clements, Kirstie (2013).The Vogue Factor.Melbourne University Press.ISBN9781452132693.
  43. ^Moss, Hilary (2012-05-16)."Vogue Australia's Editor-in-Chief Kirstie Clements Doesn't Work There Anymore".The Cut.Retrieved2024-05-14.
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