From the catwalk to copy – supermodels write for Vogue
THEY are not known first and foremost for their writing skills, or indeed their Paxman-esque interviewing technique.
Their contact books, however, are surely unrivalled. With this no doubt in mind, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell have been offered the most sought-after jobs in publishing: contributing editors of Vogue.
The supermodels, once friends and rivals on the catwalk, have been confirmed as the latest signing for British Vogue, under its incoming editor-in-chief Edward Enninful.
They join film-maker Steve Mcqueen in an all-star new line-up, following a shakeup at the publication.
Enninful, born in Ghana, has already become the first man to edit British Vogue, appointed following the departure of Alexandra Shulman after more than 25 years at the helm. The news follows a tumultuous week for the magazine, with Lucinda Chambers, long standing fashion director, being let go six weeks ago, and Emily Sheffield, British Vogue’s deputy editor and the sister of Samantha Cameron, revealing she is leaving “after a very happy decade”. Also following Shulman out of the door are several of the magazine’s other longserving editors, including managing editor of 25 years Frances Bentley, and editor-at-large Fiona Golfar.
A new line-up includes the appointment of Grace Coddington, former creative director of US Vogue and star of documentary The September Issue, as a contributor.
Moss, Campbell and Mcqueen will contribute according to their talents, with insiders saying their work would likely involve styling fashion shoots, writing features and conducting interviews.