Kirstie clements, former editorinchief of vogue australia. She worked her way up from receptionist to editor, yet this reader gets no sense of the inner workings of the magazine. Clements managed to outlast a number of editors, ceos and companies before her own ousting. Former vogue editor reveals models are eating tissues to. I think the main theme i found reading this memoir is. In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editor.
Years of determination and risktaking landed her at editor in. Read the vogue factor the inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine by kirstie clements available from rakuten kobo. Feb 26, 20 this might be better titled revenge on the vogue factor. Last may, kirstie clements was relieved of her position as an editor for vogue australia and now is revealing a. Former vogue australia editor kirstie clements has written a tellall book about models eating tissues to stay skinny. The vogue factor, kirstie clements melbourne university. Years of hard work, risktaking, and determination landed her at editorinchief. Former editor of vogue australia, kirstie clements talks exclusively to fashion commentator, glynis. Kirstie clements is probably not a name people cite when asked to list present and former vogue editors those honours go to anna wintour, alexandra schulman and carine roitfeld. The vogue factor is her candid account of life at the heart of the fashion industry, from photo shoots and celebrity interviews to the ugly truth behind the glamour infighting, backstabbing and the dangerous pursuit of beauty. Aged 23, she answered an advertisement for a receptionist at the magazine and having talked her way into that job made herself so useful doing other peoples tasks such as tidying the. Jul 05, 20 the fashion industry is not a pretty business. The vogue factor by kirstie clements 9781783350155 2014. The vogue factor by kirstie clements, 97814522693, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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Kirstie clements eyeopening account of life in fashions fast lane has hit headlines all over the globe. The vogue factor kirstie clements asavage sacking kicks off kirstie clementss memoir of a life in vogue. Kirstie clements was one of the very first guests of balance by deborah hutton. Download the vogue factor ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format.
Mar 25, 2018 the vogue factor by kirstie clements editor. A brisk canter through clements 25year career at the antipodean outpost of fashion bible vogue. Years of determination and risktaking landed her at editor in chief. This is the behindthescenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from. She coauthored in vogue, 50 years of australian style, with lee tulloch. The vogue factor ebook by kirstie clements rakuten kobo. Kirstie clements, sensationally fired from her role as editor of australian vogue last may, has written the vogue factor, a tellall book about the fashion industry. We interviewed kirstie in 2012, shortly after she published her memoir the vogue factor which sent ripples throughout the fashion world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Although she prides herself on her journalism, clements book writing style is rather flat irony of ironies, she needed a better editor. Enjoy this book on your ereader and in the format you prefer. Here she tells the story behind the headlines, and takes us behind the scenes of.
The vogue factor kirstie clements 9780522862430 netgalley. In 2016 we interviewed kirstie again, this time, to discuss her latest book impressive. This is the behind the scenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editors chair. Vogue is probably the most recognized fashion magazine in the world, and clements memoir is a fascinating behind the scenes account of her time at vogue. Apr 03, 20 former vogue editor debuts fashion industry book. Kirstie clements, longtime editor of vogue australia was unceremoniously ousted from her position in 2012. In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editors chair at vogue australia. Kirstie clements book, the vogue factor, is a tellall expose of the fashion industry, and the lengths some models go to to stay thin in her controversial tome, clements says she once spent three. This is the behindthescenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editors chair. Jul 31, 2014 kirstie clements is probably not a name people cite when asked to list present and former vogue editors those honours go to anna wintour, alexandra schulman and carine roitfeld.
In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thi. Pictured is a model during the mark fast autumnwinter 2011 collection show. Both a celebration and a critique of this extraordinary industry, the vogue factor is this seasons musthave. Kirstie worked for conde nast international and vogue for more than 25 years and was editorinchief of vogue australia for years 19992012. But for years clements was the editorinchief of vogue australia. The vogue factor kindle edition by clements, kirstie. Kirstie clements and the vogue factor balance by deborah. The vogue factor is an insiders account of the beauty and fashion industry, the truth about starving models, the glitz and glamour of the business, and how current media regimes are killing off the fashion bible.
The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine kirstie clements, tells of her audacious beginnings on the reception desk at. The vogue factor by kirstie clements overdrive rakuten. The vogue factor by kirstie clements sam still reading. During a career at vogue that spanned twentyfive years, clements rubbed shoulders with karl lagerfeld, kylie minogue, ian thorpe, crown princess mary, cate blanchett, and. The question that kirstie clements, former editorinchief of vogue, bestselling author of the vogue factor, columnist and judge on australias next top model, has most often been asked in her career at the pinnacle of fashion is how do i get my dream job. The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine by kirstie clements isbn. Buy the vogue factor large print by kirstie clements isbn.
Kirstie clements was unceremoniously dumped from iconic fashion magazine vogue after 25 years service. About the author kirstie clements began working at vogue in 1985, rising to editor in 1999, a position she held until 2012. Kirstie clements this addictive tellall exposes the cutthroat culture of the worlds most revered fashion masthead. She was a columnist with sunday telegraph from 20102012 and a judge on australias next top model. The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine by kirstie clements and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 04, 2014 by 2009, when vogue australia was due to celebrate its 50th birthday, it struck kirstie clements that she was the only person there with more than twenty years of corporate or cultural memory. Kirstie clements, a girl from the wrong side of sydney, tells of her audacious beginnings on the reception desk at the grand magazine and her rise to reigning editor for more than a decade. Buy the vogue factor main by clements, kirstie isbn. Clements kirstie in may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editors chair at vogue australia. Kirstie clements in may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editor. Kirstie clements born 23 march 1962 is an australian author, editor, journalist and speaker.
Kirstie clements started at the front desk answering phones for. Clements served as editorinchief of vogue australia for thirteen years from 1999 to 2012, and is currently director and chief creative officer for luxury lingerie brand porteavie. In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thir teen years in the editors chair at vogue australia. Kirstie clements began working at vogue in 1985, rising to editor in 1999, a position she held until 2012.
Here, one of its own, the former editor of australian vogue kirstie clements describes a thinobsessed culture in. The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine. Granted, its not the brands biggest or most important title, but vogue is vogue, and clements played a crucial role is shaping the magazine. Clements, former editorinchief of vogue australia and coauthor of in vogue. Download the vogue factor ebook in epub, mobi and pdf. The vogue factor by kirstie clements charming language. Last may, kirstie clements was relieved of her position as an editor for vogue australia and now is revealing a behind the scenes look at what. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Within two years, as her predecessors had been, kirstie clements along with almost the entire editorial team was unceremoniously dumped.
Kirstie clements has seen it all the good, the bad and the really ugly of upscale magazine. Her book, the vogue factor, provides an inside glimpse at the dark side of the fashion. Following the publication of this memoir kirstie clements, the former editor of australian vogue, has been described some as the bradley manning of the fashion industry. Kirstie clements is a best selling author, editor, journalist, consultant, and keynote speaker, with vast first hand experience in the luxury industry. Kirstie clements started at australian vogue in 1985, rising to editor in 1999, a position she. Apr 02, 20 kirstie clements, sensationally fired from her role as editor of australian vogue last may, has written the vogue factor, a tellall book about the fashion industry. Kirstie clements started at vogue australia in 1985 and was editor in chief from 1999 to 2012. Kirstie clements exclusive interview on the vogue factor for rescutv. This addictive tellall exposes the cutthroat culture of the worlds most revered fashion masthead.
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