For the first time in its 153-year-history, Harper’s Bazaar magazine has appointed a black editor-in-chief. Samira Nasr, a proud half Trini, will head the US edition starting July 6th, 2020.
Formerly the executive fashion director at Vanity Fair, Nasr was born in Montreal to a Lebanese father and Trinidadian mother.
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Harper’s Bazaar New Trini Editor-In-Chief
“As the proud daughter of a Lebanese father and Trinidadian mother, my worldview is expansive and is anchored in the belief that representation matters,” Nasr said. “My lens by nature is colorful, and so it is important to me to begin a new chapter in Bazaar’s history by shining a light on all individuals who I believe are the inspiring voices of our time.”
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Watch Samira Nasr’ full address below…
According to CNN, “Nasr used the two-minute video to outline her expansive vision for Harper’s Bazaar, which last year had a circulation of around 762,000. Hinting that she may wish to expand the title’s focus, she said she hoped to “reimagine what a fashion magazine can be in today’s world.”
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“I believe that Harper’s Bazaar can deliver the best in fashion, all while being a place where community can come together to celebrate art, music, pop culture and also learn about the important issues that we as women are facing today,” she said, “such as the fight for human rights, our reproductive rights and the hurdles that we face as we fight for equity in the workplace.”
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Congrats Queen Samira! We support you and look forward to the brilliance and positive change your new position will usher into the fashion industry!
Big up Harper’s Bazaar Trini Editor-In-Chief!
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