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Former British Vogue Editor-in-Chief

Alexandra Shulman

Alexandra Shulman CBE helps organisations explore identity, leadership transitions, and cultural change. Former British Vogue Editor-in-Chief and Sunday Times bestselling author, she delivers keynotes on self-expression, personal reinvention, and navigating change with authority and clarity.

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Alexandra Shulman
Alexandra Shulman

Alexandra Shulman

London, United Kingdom

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  • Longest serving Editor in Chief of British Vogue
  • First female editor of GQ in the UK
  • Sunday Times bestselling author and columnist
Alexandra Shulman CBE spent 25 years shaping one of the world's most recognisable magazines, bringing a rare combination of cultural authority and personal candour to questions of identity, leadership, and how we present ourselves to the world. Alexandra led British Vogue from 1992 to 2017, becoming the publication’s longest-serving Editor-in-Chief. During this time she expanded Vogue’s digital presence through Vogue.co.uk, Vogue Video, and the Vogue Festival. She previously worked as a journalist on Tatler magazine, as Women’s Editor on The Sunday Telegraph, and became the first female editor of a monthly men’s magazine when GQ launched in the UK in 1990. Today Alexandra is a Mail on Sunday columnist, bestselling author, and former trustee of major cultural institutions, including the National Portrait Gallery. She holds a CBE for services to magazines and an OBE for services to fashion journalism. Alexandra's talks combine insight from fashion, publishing, and media with honest reflections on confidence, reinvention, and personal identity. Drawing on decades inside one of the world’s most influential magazines, Alexandra explains how culture, image, and leadership have evolved across generations, and why authenticity matters more than polished perfection. She speaks with warmth and clarity about navigating career change, public expectations, and modern womanhood. Audiences leave with a sharper understanding of cultural trends, leadership, and the relationship between identity and self-presentation. Her sessions also offer practical reflections on adapting to change, building confidence, and maintaining perspective in high-pressure industries. Book Alexandra for thoughtful, culturally informed conversations that connect leadership, identity, media, and modern life.

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Discover how we shop and the meaning of luxury with Alexandra Shulman, former editor of Vogue.

Why we recommend booking Alexandra

Alexandra offers cultural insights drawn from 25 years at the heart of British fashion and media. That vantage point gives her a clear view of how identity, self-expression, and public conversation have evolved and what those shifts mean for audiences today.

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Testimonials

Alexandra was professional and lovely. She was a fantastic speaker, and we were delighted to have her as part of our event. Our audience was mainly students, and she was an incredibly inspiring guest, sharing so much of her wisdom and experience.

Alan Hillary Events Ltd

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Alexandra Shulman draws on her 25-year tenure at British Vogue to frame talks around the cultural and commercial forces shaping fashion, luxury, and identity, grounding observations in her direct editorial experience across print, digital, and live media formats.

What topics does Alexandra Shulman specialise in?

Alexandra Shulman CBE speaks on consumer behaviour and the meaning of luxury, alongside leadership, confidence, and personal identity. She served as Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue from 1992 to 2017, making her the publication's longest-serving holder of that role.

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