Emmanuelle Alt
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Emmanuelle Alt
Emmanuelle Alt (born May 18, 1967 in Paris
, France
) became the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris
in February 2011, succeeding Carine Roitfeld
. Alt had been fashion director of the magazine from 2000, when Ms. Roitfeld assumed the chief editor’s position and hired Alt directly from Mixte magazine.
Alt, who was educated at the Assomption-Lübeck school (Institut de l'Assomption) in Paris, has a makeup free youthful appearance and often wears jeans while eschewing dresses and skirts. She is often found dressed in her signature blazers or jackets, paired with skinny jeans and towering heels.
About her intentions for the future content of French Vogue, she has stated: “I don’t think there should be radical changes”. And she intends to remain with the magazine’s past stable of photographers, such as David Sims, Mert and Marcus
, Mario Testino
, and Bruce Weber.
During Roitfeld’s tenure the publication’s 2010 circulation rose from 100,000 to 140,000, during the global financial crisis. The increase was probably encouraged by the magazine's content — much of it styled by Alt as well as Roitfeld — in a provocative manner that included a great deal of nudity and sadomasochistic appurtenances.
Alt's first issue at the helm was April 2011.
Prior to Mixte, she held positions at French ELLE
(starting in 1984, she was only 17 years old) and then at 20 Ans where she become the editor-in-chief in 1993. Her annual salary at French Vogue is about $300,000 compared to the yearly $2-million (in 2005) of her counterpart, American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour
. However, the circulation of the American edition at 1 million-plus dwarfs that of the French edition.
Alt has two children, Antonin and Françoise, who were 13 and 6 years old when Alt assumed her new position. Her husband, also in the fashion business, is Franck Durand, the artistic director of Isabel Marant. Her mother, Françoise, was a Lanvin
and Nina Ricci
model in the 1960s and '70s.
Emmanuelle Alt (born May 18, 1967 in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) became the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris
Vogue Paris
The French edition of Vogue magazine, Vogue Paris, is a fashion magazine that has been published since 1920.-1920–1954:The French edition of Vogue was first issued on June 15, 1920. More information about French Vogue in the 1920s is available in Mary E. Davis's book Classic Chic: Music, Fashion,...
in February 2011, succeeding Carine Roitfeld
Carine Roitfeld
Carine Roitfeld was the Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue from 2001 to January 21, 2011. A former fashion model and writer, she announced her resignation on December 17, 2010; she was succeeded by Emmanuelle Alt.- Family background :...
. Alt had been fashion director of the magazine from 2000, when Ms. Roitfeld assumed the chief editor’s position and hired Alt directly from Mixte magazine.
Alt, who was educated at the Assomption-Lübeck school (Institut de l'Assomption) in Paris, has a makeup free youthful appearance and often wears jeans while eschewing dresses and skirts. She is often found dressed in her signature blazers or jackets, paired with skinny jeans and towering heels.
About her intentions for the future content of French Vogue, she has stated: “I don’t think there should be radical changes”. And she intends to remain with the magazine’s past stable of photographers, such as David Sims, Mert and Marcus
Mert and Marcus
Mert and Marcus are Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, fashion photographers. Their work and style is heavily influenced and shaped by the photography of Guy Bourdin and also the use of digital manipulation of which they have pioneered the use...
, Mario Testino
Mario Testino
-Early Life:Testino grew up in Lima, the eldest son of a businessman. When he was young he wanted to be a priest. Testino recalls being unpopular at school because of his flamboyance. He was good at math and went on to study economics at Universidad del Pacífico, where his insistence on wearing...
, and Bruce Weber.
During Roitfeld’s tenure the publication’s 2010 circulation rose from 100,000 to 140,000, during the global financial crisis. The increase was probably encouraged by the magazine's content — much of it styled by Alt as well as Roitfeld — in a provocative manner that included a great deal of nudity and sadomasochistic appurtenances.
Alt's first issue at the helm was April 2011.
Prior to Mixte, she held positions at French ELLE
Elle (magazine)
Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
(starting in 1984, she was only 17 years old) and then at 20 Ans where she become the editor-in-chief in 1993. Her annual salary at French Vogue is about $300,000 compared to the yearly $2-million (in 2005) of her counterpart, American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour, OBE is the British-born editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held since 1988. With her trademark pageboy bob haircut and sunglasses, Wintour has become an institution throughout the fashion world, widely praised for her eye for fashion trends and her support for...
. However, the circulation of the American edition at 1 million-plus dwarfs that of the French edition.
Alt has two children, Antonin and Françoise, who were 13 and 6 years old when Alt assumed her new position. Her husband, also in the fashion business, is Franck Durand, the artistic director of Isabel Marant. Her mother, Françoise, was a Lanvin
Lanvin
Lanvin may refer to:* Gérard Lanvin , French actor* Jeanne Lanvin , French fashion designer* Lanvin , French fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin...
and Nina Ricci
Nina Ricci (brand)
Nina Ricci is a fashion house founded by Maria "Nina" Ricci and her son Robert in Paris in 1932, and owned by the Spanish beauty and fashion group Puig since 1998. Nina Ricci designed gowns while Robert managed the business and finances. She worked with the fabrics directly on the mannequin to...
model in the 1960s and '70s.
External links
- Paris Vogue's official website