The fashion world is all of a buzz with the news that Suzy Menkes, fashion reporting veteran and style savant, is leaving the International New York Times to take up a position at one of the most influential titles in the world – Vogue. A force to be reckoned with within the industry, Suzy’s petite stature has not prevented her from rising to the top. And that got us thinking…there are so many fabulously dressed, wonderfully talented petites making big waves in the fashion industry.
We’ve made a list of some of the most inspiring petite ladies who have exciting jobs in your favourite magazines. These are ladies in high profile positons – the tastemakers, the trendsetters. See Franca Sozzani, the glamorous Editor of Italian Vogue, Kerry Pieri the impeccable Senior Digital Editor at Harper’s Bazaar, and Trish Harpin the Editor-in-Chief at Marie Claire to name but a few. These figures are powerful women with a sense of style so innate, it transcends their career and becomes something personal. They are chic petites in their everyday life.
Suzy Menkes
Incoming International Vogue Editor, Condé Nast International
Kerry Pieri
Senior Digital Editor, Harpers Bazaar US
Karla Martinez de Salas
Fashion Market and Accessories Director, W Magazine, US
Mitsuko Watanabe
Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Japan
Carrie Tyler
Editor-in-Chief, NeverUnderdressed.com, UK
Trish Halpin
Editor-in-Chief, Marie Claire, UK
Franca Sozzani
Editor-in-Chief, Vogue Italy
Amanda Weiner
Senior Accessories Editor, Harper’s Bazaar, US
Alex Fullerton
Fashion Director, Stylist, UK
Natalia Alaverdian
Fashion Director, Harper’s Bazaar Russia
Hannah Almassi
Fashion Editor, Grazia UK