Paris Vogue says its editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfeld, has decided to leave after a 10-year tenure in which the French fashion monthly became “a worldwide reference and indispensable magazine.”
The magazine says on its website that Roitfeld’s years as the top editor were marked by “constant growth” both in terms of circulation and advertising.
Xavier Romatet, the head of Conde Nast France, the French arm of the US publishing house, said he “of course” regrets Roitfeld’s decision to leave “even if I understand it.” He didn’t elaborate.
Paris Vogue said in the online statement on Friday that Roitfeld’s departure would be effective “in several weeks.” It didn’t indicate what her future plans are. But the Web edition of British Vogue said that she had “decided to concentrate on personal projects.”
The New York Times’ Web edition quoted Roitfeld as telling them by telephone: “I think it’s time to do something different.” Roitfeld was quoted as telling the Times that she informed Jonathan Newhouse, the chief executive of Conde Nast International, that she wished to pursue other projects. —AP