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CHIOMA NNADI MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST BLACK WOMAN EDITOR OF BRITISH VOGUE

Chioma Nnadi. (Arturo Holmes/MG22/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )

London-š›šØš«š§ journalist Chioma Nnadi has been named the new head of editorial content at British Vogue, replacing famed editor Edward Enninful. With her appointment, Nnadi makes history as the first Black woman in history to helm the iconic fashion magazine.

The Guardian reports that Nnadi will take on her new role starting October 6. The 44-year-old media professional is currently the editor of Vogue.com as well as the host of ā€œThe Run-Through,ā€ the publicationā€™s weekly podcast.

ā€œIā€™m beyond excited and honored to have been appointed as British Vogueā€˜s Head of Editorial Content. As someone who was š›šØš«š§ and raised in London, the energy of the city ā€” its boundary-pushing style and creative scene ā€” has shaped the way I look at the world,ā€ Nnadi said. ā€œNow, more than ever, it feels like a moment to look beyond borders while also celebrating the broad scope of what it means to be British. Iā€™m looking forward to engaging a loyal and inspired digital community that is energized by our access, point of view and storytelling.ā€

Nnadi has worked at Vogue for 13 years, penning some of the magazineā€™s most popular cover stories, including features on Rihanna, Erykah Badu, and Michaela Coel.

ā€œChioma is beloved among her colleagues at Vogue and is an editor and writer with an impeccable reputationā€”both here and in the fashion industry at large,ā€ said Anna Wintour, chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue. ā€œI canā€™t think of a more worthy person to follow in [Enninfulā€™s] footsteps than Chioma, who has proven herself adept at speaking to our digital audience and has found ways to extend Vogueā€™s reach, authority and influence across all of our platforms.ā€

For Nnadi, who grew up in Central London, it will not only be a homecoming but a chance to reconnect with the foundation of her love for fashion.

ā€œWhen I started at Vogue, it was about having the latest new thing,ā€ she said. ā€œNow, thereā€™s a sense of archival fashion being just as important. I grew up going to Portobello Road every single weekend, looking for vintage clothing. That was before it was super cool to do it.ā€

As for diversity and the changing landscape of the fashion world, Nnadi believes fundamental progress has already been made.

ā€œThings have changed a lot. When I started out, there was one other Black person working in the building, and we both went to the same college,ā€ she said. ā€œIt wasnā€™t the same place it is now. Obviously, matters of diversity and inclusion should always be on the agenda, but it feels like more of an open conversation now, and that feels to me like progress.ā€

Whispers of Enninfulā€™s departure began earlier this year; however, but confirmation would not arrive until July. In a memo sent to staff, the fashion guru announced his plans to move into an ā€œeditorial advisorā€ role, signaling the end of his era of leadership at British Vogue, Fashionista reported. Enninfulā€™s last issue will be released in March 2024.

However, his excitement for Nnadiā€™s appointment was on full display during 2023 London Fashion Week. ā€œI am so thrilled that Chioma is joining British Vogue,ā€ he said. ā€œShe is a brilliant and unique talent with real vision who will take the publication to ever greater heights.ā€

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