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Kenya Hunt

Kenya Hunt is the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK. Her career spans working for some of the world's most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic from her post-graduate days as an Assistant Editor at the seminal magazine, Jane, to her time as Deputy Editor of Grazia UK and ELLE UK. As the founder of R.O.O.M. Mentoring, she advocates for greater diversity within the fashion industry by providing a supportive network for some of the many talented aspiring designers, journalists and image makers of colour London has to offer. In 2021, she was recognised by The British Fashion Council for her work and given a Global Leader Of Change Award at its annual Fashion Awards. An American based in London, she lives south of the river with her husband and two sons. Her critically-acclaimed book, Girl: Essays on Black Womanhood (HarperCollins/HQ), is out now. 

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The Year Of Naomi

Four decades after launching her history-making career in ELLE, the model, activist and mother of two is on the cusp of her biggest year yet, with a new V&A exhibition and BOSS collection. Kenya Hunt meets the original super.

26 January 2024
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Me And Mr Jones: Kenya Hunt Meets Kim Jones

He's the hardest-working man in fashion, and the most powerful British designer. Now, Kim Jones is ready to use his platform to do more. As his latest Fendi collaboration launches he sits down with Kenya Hunt to talk friendship and the future.

16 November 2023
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The Female Gaze: Maria Grazia Chiuri Is Changing The Narrative At Dior

Since taking over as Creative Director in 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri has transformed Dior with her radically zeitgeisty, values-driven and wearable vision. Kenya Hunt meets the woman remaking high fashion.

01 August 2023
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The New Wave: Chanel's Métiers D’art Dhow Affirms Senegal’s Arrival On The Fashion Map

Kenya Hunt explores its flourishing, and dazzlingly diverse, creative scene.

23 June 2023
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