First male editor at British Vogue

British Vogue has appointed Edward Enninful as its new editor-in-chief, making him the first male editor in the fashion magazine's 100-year history.

Edward Enniful with model Naomi Campbell after receiving his OBE. Photo: Reuters
Edward Enniful with model Naomi Campbell after receiving his OBE. Photo: Reuters

Ghanaian-born Enninful is the successor to Alexandra Shulman, who announced in January this year she would be stepping down from the magazine after 25 years in charge.

The 45-year-old joins from W magazine, where he has been fashion and creative director since 2011.

Previously, he had also worked for the Italian and American versions of Vogue.

Jonathan Newhouse, chairman and chief executive at Conde Nast International, the magazine's publisher, said Enninful was "an influential figure in the communities of fashion, Hollywood and music" who was "supremely prepared" for the job.

In October last year, Enniful was made an  Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.

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