Grace Coddington Steps Down From Vogue – But Refuses To Retire
Coddington has been at US Vogue for 28 years. [Photo: Instagram/Grace Coddington]
Grace Coddington has stepped down from her position as creative director of US Vogue, after almost 30 years at the magazine.
But the 74-year-old won’t be parting ways with the fashion bible and her pal Anna Wintour for good as she’s set to resume a jammy “at-large” title, and is simply scaling back her responsibilities.
The fashion legend will still be spotted at fashion shows and will continue to style at least four editorials a year for the publication. Plus, she’ll keep an office at the mag’s HQ for when she feels like popping in for a powwow with her former colleagues.
Coddington’s adjustment doesn’t mean she’s slowing down. Instead, she’s embarking on a number of commercial projects that includes developing a fragrance with with Comme des Garçons.
“I’m certainly not going into retirement,” she told Business of Fashion. “I don’t want to sit around.”
Coddington’s a published author as well as a globally-recognised stylist. [Photo: Instagram/Grace Coddington]
By scaling back her work for Vogue, Coddington should have more time for cat cuddles. [Photo: Instagram/Grace Coddington]
Coddington’s become something of an icon since stepping out from behind the scenes in the 2009 documentary “The September Issue”.
In 2012, she turned her hand to writing a memoir titled “Grace”, which is now set to become a film.
She’s also known for her love of cats (aren’t we all) and her quirky cartoons, which she published in her 2006 book “Catwalk Cats” – and got her kicked off Instagram in 2014.
Your Guide To The Hottest Spring 2016 Trends
Wonder Women: The Stars Who’ve Turned Seventy And Still Continue To Shine
