Alexandra Shulman

Alexandra Shulman CBE is a very well-known and respected British journalist who holds a particular expertise in the realm of fashion. She is best known for being the longest-serving Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, which is a position she held from 1992 to 2017. Alexandra’s strong stances on topics such as societal issues, feminism, and contemporary culture have made her a renowned voice in the media, and she is now highly sought after to share these insights through keynote speeches. 

In her early career, Alexandra held roles in the music industry where she worked at multiple independent record labels. Later transitioning into a fashion journalism career, she joined Tatler under editorial leadership of Tina Brown. From here Alexandra experienced many impressive career milestones, including successful tenures at The Sunday Telegraph and GQ, where she became the first ever female editor. The start of her career with Vogue was marked with doubts about her appearance and experience, but Alexandra soon proved these wrong when she transformed the company to a powerful platform with a broader readership. 

During her illustrious career with Vogue, Alexandra oversaw some of the magazines most iconic issues. An example of this is the 1999 Millennium issue, which went on to achieve the highest circulation in the magazine’s history. She also oversaw the 1997 cover created in memory of Princess Diana, one of Britain’s most celebrated covers. A true inspiration, Alexandra held strong opinions and stances through her career, often refusing to publish diets or allow celebrity copy approval, which ultimately shaped Vogue’s ethical standards. Her huge contributions and efforts over the year were recognised when she was awarded CBE for services to fashion journalism. Alexandra has also been named Editor’s Editor of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors twice. 

As a speaker, Alexandra is highly sought-after due to her perspectives on the media, fashion, and women’s issues. Having written four books, and contributing to publications like The Mail on Sunday, she is a trusted voice in the field. Alexandra’s talks are filled with seasoned insights, authority, and a true ability to connect trends with broader social conventions. A compelling speaker for a variety of events, hire Alexandra Shulman today!