The Business of Magazines

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Harper’s BAZAAR Australia /New Zealand Editor-in-Chief steps down after four years​

by Emma Shepherd
Posted on 13 March 2025

Alex Switzer: ‘Her creative leadership and deep industry respect have significantly elevated BAZAAR Australia.’

Switzer Media & Publishing has announced that Jillian Davison is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia/New Zealand after nearly four years at the helm.

Since taking on the role, Davison has played a pivotal role in redefining Harper’s BAZAAR Australia’s creative vision, cementing its reputation for modern luxury and innovative storytelling.

Alex Switzer, CEO of Switzer Media & Publishing, said, “Jillian’s creative leadership and deep industry respect have significantly elevated BAZAAR Australia. Her vision and passion have made a lasting impact on the brand, and we are incredibly grateful for her dedication.”

Reflecting on her tenure, Davison added, “Shaping a modern editorial vision for Harper’s BAZAAR Australia/New Zealand has been an incredible privilege, made possible by the industry’s generous support and a team whose passion and creativity have continually pushed boundaries. I’m immensely proud of what we have built together and excited to see the brand continue to innovate. I look forward to forging new creative opportunities and contributing to the ever-evolving fashion and cultural landscape in fresh and meaningful ways.”

Davison’s departure marks a significant moment for Harper’s BAZAAR Australia/New Zealand, which was relaunched in September 2021 amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the disruptions facing the global publishing industry, the magazine successfully re-established itself, embracing a fresh editorial direction.

As one of the world’s most esteemed fashion magazines, Harper’s BAZAAR has a legacy spanning over 150 years, with 29 editions published across 50 countries. Known for its sophisticated approach to fashion, beauty, art, and culture, the brand continues to inspire readers with a balance of timeless elegance and contemporary innovation.

This leadership change comes at a time of significant growth for Switzer Media & Publishing. The company’s expanding portfolio now includes Harper’s BAZAAR, Esquire Australia, Men’s Health, and Women’s Health, reflecting its evolving multi-channel strategy. Switzer Media & Publishing is expected to announce a new leadership structure in the coming weeks to support the continued success of its brands.


Further details regarding the future direction of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia/New Zealand, including leadership appointments, will be announced soon.

mediaweek.com.au
From what I understand, she didn't return to the office after Christmas, and Maureen Jordan (publisher and editorial director) wants to run the magazine in a very different direction than all the editorial staff wanted. The Esquire Australia EIC also departed in January if that tells you anything...

 

[Bertrando3]

The Daily Front Row magazine: Last night at The @dailyfrontrow Fashion Los Angeles Awards, Tyra Banks was crowned with the Fashion Icon Award.



They said these modeling streets would be hard. They didn’t lie. But boo, I didn’t just walk them — I smized, strutted, and STORMED them.

Last night at The @dailyfrontrow Fashion Los Angeles Awards, I was crowned with the Fashion Icon Award — handed to me by the one and only trailblazer herself, @iambeverlyjohnson. A woman who shattered ceilings so others, like me, could even dream of touching the sky.

And let me tell you… the road to “icon” isn’t paved in gold — it’s paved in KEEP GOING.
Sleepless nights. Slammed doors. Doubters around every corner.
Some doors weren’t just closed — they were cemented shut. But guess what? I kicked them open with a SMiZE and a strut. And now? I see so many fierce ones RUNNING through. And that… that makes every broken heel and scraped knee worth it.

This moment isn’t just mine.
It’s for every dreamer who’s ever been told “no” but heard “not yet” instead.
It’s for the ones who smize through the storms, and strut through the sacrifices.

This award is magic. Last night was a dream. And baby, the dream has only just begun.

Because don’t forget — TyTy’s officially out of modeling retirement. My covers will Smize. My spreads will slay.

And your jaw? It’s about to hit the floor.
Just like old times. Stay tuned.

Let’s go @imgmodels!

Thank you to my glam dream team who made me feel like the icon within me SLAYED last night:

Stylist: @wilfordlenov
Makeup: @valentefrazierartistry
Hair: @kiyahwright1
Designer: @csiriano
Photographer: @mr_dadams

#FashionIcon #FLA2025 #Smize #Trailblazer #Gratitude #SheDidThat #TyraTaughtMe

Sources: The Daily Front Row magazine + Tyra's instagram



Source: Extra tv

 

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More information from the BoF

Harper’s Bazaar Italia Names New Creative Directors​

Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak, the founders of design studio M/M, will spearhead the publication’s visual identity.

Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak(Anton Corbijn)
By DIANA PEARl
28 April 2025



Harper’s Bazaar Italia has named Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak, the founders of design studio M/M, as its new creative directors.

The Hearst publication’s appointments, in some ways, are a long time coming: Stefano Tonchi, the editorial director of Harper’s Bazaar Italia, said that he’s long wanted to work with Amzalag and Augustyniak. The publication was drawn to their mix of editorial experiences, from working on major fashion titles like Vogue France as well as more niche magazines like Man About Town and Purple. The pair also has an extensive history of working with brands, including Yohji Yamamoto, Jil Sander and Calvin Klein.

Harper’s Bazaar Italia is both a legacy title as well as a relative newcomer: It initially began publishing in 1968, but shuttered in 1997. It was reintroduced in a digital-only format in 2019, with the print product relaunched in 2022. Editor-in-chief Massimo Russo and Tonchi, who both joined the team last year, said that it’s already made inroads in the Italian luxury market, and feel that there is space for a publication that unabashedly focusses on fashion and how it intersects with culture, both globally and locally.

“We believe that there is an audience for something that focusses on fashion and what is fashionable,” said Tonchi. They want to primarily stick to featuring models on their covers, with the idea of “trying to redevelop a visual language for fashion,” according to Amzalag, creating beautiful imagery that is increasingly rare in publishing amid dwindling budgets. The multiple covers of its April 2025 issue featured the model Lulu Tenney photographed by Nick Knight, including in an elaborate boat-shaped hat from Philip Treacy.


Amzalag and Augustyniak’s creative direction will work to further this mission.

“We’ve been losing the idea of fashion as a very active cultural fantasy that can help people dream,” said Augustyniak. Bringing that back, he added, is the “important challenge” of creating a magazine today.

Russo said that their joining marks the start of the next phase in Harper’s Bazaar Italia’s growth, both artistically and commercially: The publication saw an 11 percent increase in advertising revenue during the first quarter.

“Now is the time for disruption and more fluidity,” he said. “[We want to] make it really something special on its own, different from any other magazine.”

businessoffashion.com

 

[Rigida]

Very excited! I hope this will inspire Conde Nast to bring back more authority to Vogue Italia

 

[NYLA22]

^ This is great news, although I'm surprised they have the budget to afford them, to be honest.

 

[LastNight]

That’s very, very exciting. I love M/M Paris, excited to see how this will turn out.

On a separate note, I wish Fabien Baron still had an interest in working on magazines - would love to see his magic touch for one of the big titles again.

 

[mikel]

Ooooh love them!!! Very exciting news.

 

[MModa]

That’s very, very exciting. I love M/M Paris, excited to see how this will turn out.

On a separate note, I wish Fabien Baron still had an interest in working on magazines - would love to see his magic touch for one of the big titles again.

Yes, the problem is that Baron does not. He said magazines are instagram now.

 

[NYLA22]

On a separate note, I wish Fabien Baron still had an interest in working on magazines - would love to see his magic touch for one of the big titles again.

If you haven't already, I recommend the podcast, Blow-Up, which is all about the Liz Tilberis-era of Harper's Bazaar. Fabien Baron is interviewed extensively. It's great!

 

[callmejaeden]

Allure Philippines is launching tomorrow after a two month delay

 

[LastNight]

If you haven't already, I recommend the podcast, Blow-Up, which is all about the Liz Tilberis-era of Harper's Bazaar. Fabien Baron is interviewed extensively. It's great!

Oh amazing, thank you so much for the recommendation! I will definitely listen to this - it sounds fab.

I listened to his episode of Design Matters and loved it, so I also highly recommend that one to anyone who hasn’t already heard it!

 

[MModa]

The appointment of Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak (M/M Paris) as Creative Directors is a great and bold move. I am sure that they will contribute something unique to Harper's Bazaar Italia.

 

[Xone]

The appointment of Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak (M/M Paris) as Creative Directors is a great and bold move. I am sure that they will contribute something unique to Harper's Bazaar Italia.

i hope they also with the HB team make changes on the contents not only editorials to make better product....

 

[Fiercification]

M/M Paris haven't contributed art direction to any publications for a long a** time as far as memory serves me; certainly not for well other a decade. I'm not their biggest fan but I loved some of their work on old W editorials from the Freedman era so I'm hopeful this collaboration with HB Italia can prove fruitful for the most part.

And yes, I would love to see Fabien Baron at a magazine again but he's made it clear it's not going to happen. A guest edited issue of Self Service or the like would surely be plausible though, unless there's some Parisian beef between him and Petronio that I'm unaware of?

 

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Vogue Philippines Appoints Trickie Lopa and Pam Quiñones as Deputy Editors



AGC

Vogue Philippines has appointed Trickie Lopa and Pam Quiñones as deputy editors, reinforcing the magazine’s editorial structure as it advances its mission to highlight Filipino creativity through a global lens. Both function under the leadership of editor-in-chief Bea Valdes and are set to co-lead content strategy across the pillars of art, fashion, and culture.

The appointments reflect Vogue Philippines’ growing commitment to a more multidimensional narrative, one that situates the Filipino voice within international creative conversations while deepening local engagement through storytelling that resonates throughout the archipelago.

Trickie Lopa​

An influential figure in the Philippine art scene, Lopa is best known as the co-founder of Art Fair Philippines and Art in the Park, two of the country’s most prominent art platforms. As chairman of Philippine Art Events Inc. and PHx Fashion Group, she has built bridges between the art and fashion communities, supporting local creatives while elevating their visibility on the world stage. Her experience includes a two-term tenure as secretary of the Board of Trustees for the Museum Foundation of the Philippines and current membership on the advisory board of The Museum at De La Salle University.

Her appointment broadens Vogue Philippines’ editorial exploration of the arts and design.

Pam Quiñones​

Quiñones has long been a fixture in the Philippine fashion industry, known for her work as a stylist, creative director, and entrepreneur. She founded Qurator Studio in 2014, an incubator that mentors and represents emerging stylists, and co-founded Vestido Manila, a designer fashion rental space promoting sustainability and accessibility, in 2018. Currently serving as the magazine’s fashion director, she has helped establish Vogue Philippines’ distinct editorial voice by blending contemporary style with deep-rooted Filipino aesthetics.

Her elevation to deputy editor signals a continued investment in fashion storytelling that balances commercial innovation with cultural authenticity.

Vision and Purpose​

Under the leadership of Valdes, Lopa and Quiñones will collaborate to shape the brand’s strategic direction, bringing together their cross-disciplinary expertise to lead new editorial initiatives, and culturally driven programming.

“As a platform, Vogue Philippines carries the responsibility of shaping cultural narratives through the lens of fashion, art, and identity,” says Archie Carrasco, publisher of Vogue Philippines and chairman and CEO of AGC Power Holdings Corp. “The appointment of Trickie and Pam reinforces our commitment to editorial leadership that is both visionary and rooted in purpose. Their perspectives will allow us to not only reflect Filipino creativity, but to lead it.”

Since its launch in 2022, Vogue Philippines has carved out a distinct position within the global Vogue network, with unique storytelling, reflecting the richness of the Filipino identity. With these new editorial appointments, the magazine deepens its role as a creative and cultural authority in the Philippines and beyond.

 

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Edward Enninful's EE72 Launches Website, 72
Magazine
By Jessica Kwon

Edward Enninful's EE72, a media and entertainment company he announced in February, is set to launch an eponymous digital platform and a quarterly print publication, 72 Magazine, which will cover fashion, beauty, luxury and culture, this September.

The EE72 website will provide "thought-provoking storytelling, exclusive interviews, and deep explorations into the forces shaping our creative world," according to a company statement. It will be led by head of content Simone Olivier, who previously held editorial leadership roles at The New York Times, Refinery29 and Allure, while Sarah Harris, the former editor-at-large of British Vogue, will join as editorial director of both the EE72 website and 72 Magazine. Lee Swillingham and Stuart Spalding, former creative director duo of British Vogue and Harper's Bazaar Italia and co-founders of London-based creative agency Suburbia, will lead the magazine's creative direction.

The news marks the first major initiative from EE72, Enninful's much-anticipated next act after leaving his posts as European editorial director of Vogue and editor-in-chief of British Vogue in March 2024 after four and six years respectively. He is spearheading the venture alongside his sister, talent agent Akua Enninful, who serves as CEO.

"This launch with a dedicated publication [is a shining example] of our vision to champion creative integrity and collaboration," cofounders Edward and Akua Enninful said in a joint statement. "We are excited to share an editorial world that reflects the cultural shifts shaping today's landscape."

businessoffashion.com

 

[vogue28]

Sarah Harris must have departed British Vogue, since she’s now Editorial Director of EE72.

 

[DK92]

Is there any former EIC in the history of fashion who had absolute success when they launched their own magazine? They all seem so boring, these magazines that are not monthly, lack budget... I don't know, I have the impression that they start out well and then go downhill.

Either way, I hope he brings in names like Mert & Marcus and Meisel for the project with a GOOD creative director!

 

[theshadedgaze]

Is there any former EIC in the history of fashion who had absolute success when they launched their own magazine? They all seem so boring, these magazines that are not monthly, lack budget... I don't know, I have the impression that they start out well and then go downhill.

Either way, I hope he brings in names like Mert & Marcus and Meisel for the project with a GOOD creative director!

It depends on what you mean by successful. Carine Roitfeld is still churning out her magazine although it’s not monthly.
In history…Grace Mirabella at launch was a huge success when she released Mirabella magazine. Within the first few months I believe it was at 300 to 400,000 actual circulation and managed to grab some of the advertising market from Vogue, Elle and Bazaar. But it did fizzle out after about 10 years.
The problem is that so few editors really have the drive and/or resources to back up a new monthly magazine. Much easier to start a biannual or quarterly magazine. But to have a real lasting impact in a larger audience monthly is the way to go. I would say you would need to have at least $75 to $100 million of spending money if you were going at it alone to keep one going for a few years til you built a loyal readership. In NYC alone leasing a large office space is going to cost a fortune. Then just think of renting out studio space, some of them are demanding $5,000 daily rates. If you get them by the hour it could be cheaper but then you aren’t really allowing for creativity and time to get the image you want. Let’s not even talk about getting a good photographer and their rates.