Here she tells the story behind the headlines, and takes us behind the scenes of a fastchanging industry. What a thrill to share this peek into the high fashion world including stories of top designers, models and even royalty. The vogue factor is the former australian vogue editorinchiefs 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. The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine 97814522693.
Of course, as a blogger i am always reading great things online, but i was really happy to get the chance to read, the vogue factor. This book isnt very long because there is not much to say about australian vogue there is a nice look back at some of the history of it, it is very focused on australian models, photographers, designers naturally. A scene in the fashionmockery film starring ben stiller was filmed. Kirstie clements worked at vogue australia for more than 25 years, and was editorinchief for years. The vogue factor by kirstie clements charming language. In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editor.
A provocative memoir exposing the cutthroat culture of the worlds most revered fashion masthead. Here she tells the story behind the headlines, and takes us behind the scenes of. The vogue factor glitters with personality and is an unputdownable read for the fashionobsessed and anyone who wants to know what really happens at vogue. It had insight into her own entertaining life, as well as her journey. 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. Vogue launches vogue on designers book series british vogue. The editor of british vogue writes surprisingly frankly about models and the quixotic world of fashion, as well as her own sacrifices, and has produced a funny, pacy book. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the vogue factor. Kirstie had some extraordinary experiences as editor of vogue australia and they were summarised succinctly and with some humour. At once a career success story and a raw expose on the international fashion world, the vogue factor glitters with personality and is an unputdownable read for the fashionobsessed and anyone who wants to know what really happens at vogue. In the vogue factor, former vogue australia editor kirstie clements describes how models regularly starve themselves and even resort to eating tissues to feel full, as reported in international. The vogue factor kirstie clements asavage sacking kicks off kirstie clementss memoir of a life in vogue.
If you are interested in reading, the vogue factor it is available on kindle and in paperback starting on february 18. The vogue factor, kirstie clements melbourne university. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The vogue factor has some good inside info on the worlds of fashion and magazines. Exvogue editor exposes models extreme diet tricks like. Apr 02, 20 how supermodels stay paris thin by eating tissues. Its one of several startling claims in the vogue factor, a book that clements has written about the industry she knows from the inside, and its. Kirstie clements has seen it all the good, the bad and the really ugly of upscale magazine.
Aug 09, 2012 read about the worlds most famous fashion names through the eyes of vogue with the vogue on. The vogue factor is the former australian vogue editorinchiefs 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. She has written articles and columns for numerous publications, websites and newspapers, and is now a bestselling author. Sacked vogue editor exposes brutal truths of fashion world in tellall book. Vogue editor says models think its ok to faint from food. The vogue factor pima county public library overdrive. News, author interviews, book excerpts, bestsellers, and other dispatches from the. About the author kirstie clements began working at vogue in 1985, rising to editor in 1999, a position she held until 2012. 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. The vogue factor kirstie clements 9780522862430 netgalley. This vogue editor is the epitome of sophistication, competence and elegance, yet has managed to retain the elements of humility and grace. Clements, former editorinchief of vogue australia and coauthor of in vogue.
This colourful memoir of a brilliant career has much to teach young players about the history of publishing in. Clements is down to earth and relatable as a narrator she starts by answering phones at the front desk of vogue australia and ends up as editor in chief of the publication years later. Last may, kirstie clements was relieved of her position as an editor for vogue australia and now is revealing a. Mar 08, 20 as she says in one of this books many quotable quotes how you conduct yourself on the way out is more important than how you went in and the vogue factor shows clement to be a perfectionist and consummate professional. Unfortunately, this book is the vogue australia of books about fashion magazines. Rhobhs erika jayne works 24 hours at vogue youtube. The vogue factor by kirstie clements book read online scribd. The vogue factor by kirstie clements, 97814522693, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 05, 20 this is an edited extract from the vogue factor by kirstie clements. This is the behindthescenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editors chair.
Pictured is a model during the mark fast autumnwinter 2011 collection show. Call or book online with the team vogue pergola australia 0 723 849. She coauthored in vogue, 50 years of australian style, with lee tulloch. I bought this book thinking it was, as it said, an inside look into the world of fashion and vogue.
Former vogue editor reveals models are eating tissues to stay. Kirstie clements started at the front desk answering phones for. The vogue factor, by kirstie clements, former editor of australian. This addictive tellall exposes the cutthroat culture of the worlds most revered fashion masthead. Its more an autobiography of whoever this woman is with endless name dropping along with details of the fabulous trips she had around the world eating fabulous food with fabulous people. May some of ebooks not available on your country and only available for those who subscribe and depend to the source of library websites. The vogue factor is the former australian vogue editorinchiefs candid account of life at the heart of the fashion industry the vogue factor. The insidefashion revelations come from a new edited excerpt on the guardians website from clements tellall book, the vogue factor, which launched her to fame when it was published in. Vogue book of fashion photography 19191979 by polly devlin. This is the behind the scenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editors chair. This might be better titled revenge on the vogue factor.
If a publisher of british or american vogue ever publish a book i will read that. Designers book series, which starts with four tomes on alexander mcqueen, coco chanel, elsa schiaparelli and christian dior. Kirstie clements in may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editor. Clements started at the front desk answering phones for vogue australia and with years of hard work and determination, she earned her place at the top as editor in chief. The vogue factor the vogue factor is more than just a glossy diary of the fashion bible, its a wild trip into the innerworkings of the fashion abyss, darling, writes angela allan former vogue australia editor kirstie clements is an extra in zoolander. Apr 03, 20 former vogue editor debuts fashion industry book. Read about the worlds most famous fashion names through the eyes of vogue with the vogue on. Kirstie clements, whose book, the vogue factor, is an account of her time in the industry, was fired from her editorinchief job at vogue australia in may of 2012.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The vogue factor by kirstie clements overdrive rakuten. 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. Jul 31, 2014 its in these discussions that the book fun is funny and witty, but unfortunately theyre few and far between. Vogue living this ebook list for those who looking for to read vogue living, you can read or download in pdf, epub or mobi. The vogue factor is more than just a glossy diary of the fashion bible, its a wild trip into the innerworkings of the fashion abyss, darling, writes angela allan former vogue australia editor kirstie clements is an extra in zoolander. We love to create exciting new designs that transform spaces. What could have been an insightful look at the fashion magazine industry instead turns into a rather bland recounting of a career in the vogue factor.
Sep 22, 2011 do not sell my personal information vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. Former vogue australia editor kirstie clements has written a tellall book about models eating tissues to stay skinny. Read the vogue factor by kirstie clements for free with a 30 day free trial. She was a columnist with sunday telegraph from 20102012 and. The vogue factor from front desk to vogue editor sarah scoop. I was given this book as a gift and it was fine for a light read. If it inspires you to go be the editor at vogue, dont forget about me. The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine by kirstie clements and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kirstie clements born 23 march 1962 is an australian author, editor, journalist and speaker. The inside story of fashions most illustrious magazine kirstie clements. This is something absolutely wonderful about taking the time to read a book. Do not sell my personal information vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. 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.
This is an edited extract from the vogue factor by kirstie clements. Former vogue editor reveals models are eating tissues to. So if your school, home or commercial space needs that wow factor. The vogue factor from front desk to vogue editor sarah.
Feb 26, 20 i was given this book as a gift and it was fine for a light read. In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thi. She worked her way up from receptionist to editor, yet this reader gets no sense of the inner workings of the magazine. 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. 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. News, author interviews, book excerpts, bestsellers, and other dispatches from the literary world on vogue. At once a career success story and a raw expose on the international fashion world, the vogue factor glitters with personality and is an unputdownable read for the fashionobsessedand anyone who wants to know what really happens at vogue. Kirstie clements, longtime editor of vogue australia was unceremoniously ousted from her position in 2012. Her book, the vogue factor, provides an inside glimpse at the dark side of the fashion publishing industry, from starving models on iv drips to photoshopping models to get rid of bones and. As she says in one of this books many quotable quotes how you conduct yourself on the way out is more important than how you went in and the vogue factor shows clement to be a perfectionist and consummate professional. Its one of several startling claims in the vogue factor, a book that clements has written about the industry she knows from the. In may 2012 kirstie clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editors chair at vogue australia. 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.
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