Sisters Aren’t Doing it for Themselves; Women out at Vogue

Eminently qualified for the editorship of British Vogue, Edward Enninful will take up the position when current editor Alexandra Shulman leaves in June. Having met him, I would add that he’s a terrific person too. The industrywide goodwill towards him speaks to his character and talent. The New York Times called this “a barrier-breaking choice” and so it is: He’s the first black person to edit the magazine, the first male, the first non-journalist, a former immigrant, he’s gay, has been awarded an OBE, and was the youngest person to be appointed fashion director of an international magazine at eighteen years old; in other words he’s used to fighting against odds and winning. His new role represents a rousing stand for diversity, checking almost every underrepresented box. It’s a landmark decision that states Vogue is finally ready to push the industry forward.