Suzy Menkes Embarks on her Next Venture
Words Uyi Ilenbs
After six years as Vogue's International Editor Suzy Menkes the fashion world's most respected long-standing critic is embarking on her next venture, Creative Director Uyi Ilenbs tells us more.
ShutterstockSuzy Menkes has had a long-standing career in the fashion industry reporting on global fashion affairs. Her pen-menship has earned her the title of ‘fashion’s most respected critic’ she has spent her journalist career writing for publications such as The Times, International Herald Tribune and Harpers Bazar to name a few, covering the upper echelon of the industry’s fashion shows and collections. An iconic, living fashion legend Suzy has pioneered fashion journalism for decades, recognised as a phenomenal writer, somebody that will go out and get the story.
In 2013 she announced her new and very befitting role at Conde Nast as the International Vogue Editor where she spent 6 years reporting in her own global column covering 19 international Vogue publications online. Shortly after her initial announcement Suzy sat down with BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss her journey, she attributed her mentor Charles Wintor, Anna Wintor’s father for setting her on the path to the editor she is today. “When I joined the evening standard, he picked me out at the age of 24 to be fashion editor of the paper.”
During lockdown many fashion heads retreated to the digital space Suzy launched, called “Creative Conversation” a podcast series. When asked about her new venture into the digital space she explains “I have never been afraid of technology, I want to be a part of what’s going on now.” After her long stay at the powerhouse publication Suzy Makes has announced she will be embarking on her next venture, no doubt her digital presence will be felt. Vogue created a 40 minute long thank you message with close industry friends and colleagues sharing heart-felt memories and good luck messages to the living legend.
Here are what some industry leaders had to say:
“You have been so many people's north star; you have stood for journalistic excellence, for telling the truth” - Anna Wintor.
“We all knew Suzy can be a very tough pen but when you get a good review from her you touch heaven” - Delfina Delettrez Fendi.
"Backstage first, always first to ask the best questions" - Michael Kors
“An inspiration for generations.'' - Christian Louboutin.
We wish her the best of luck on her new exciting ventures.
Uyi Ilenbs - Creative Director