Vogue India

The magazine was founded in 2007{{cite news|author=Amrita Madhukalya|title=Of recipes and G-spots: On India's 'magazine era'|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-of-recipes-and-g-spots-on-india-s-magazine-era-2105879|access-date=25 September 2016|work=dna|date=19 July 2015|archive-date=4 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104071047/http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-of-recipes-and-g-spots-on-india-s-magazine-era-2105879|url-status=live}} and began with a circulation of 50,000 print issues.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/2007/09/18/vogue-india-interview-markets-equity-cx_rd_0917markets13.html?sh=30b0fd3f3b9f|title= Vogue India Launches |publisher=Forbes.com |access-date=2023-04-18}} The first editor of Vogue India, Priya Tanna, stated that this iteration of Vogue targets the modern Indian woman, celebrating India's "colorful people" and culture.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/2007/09/18/vogue-india-interview-markets-equity-cx_rd_0917markets13.html?sh=30b0fd3f3b9f|title= Vogue India Launches |publisher=Forbes.com |access-date=2023-04-18}} The first issue of Vogue India was the October 2007 issue, which was released on 20 September 2007. The cover was shot by photographer Patrick Demarchelier, and featured Bipasha Basu, Gemma Ward and Priyanka Chopra on the regular cover, and Monikangana Dutta, Preity Zinta, and Lakshmi Menon on the gatefold cover.{{cite web|author=Stephen Brook |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2007/sep/20/pressandpublishing.fashion |title=Vogue thinks big for Indian launch |publisher=Guardian |date=2007-09-20 |access-date=2013-03-17}} Ward's appearance on the cover was criticized by some readers who felt that the inaugural edition's cover should have exclusively featured Indian women.{{cite web|url=http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/311148/gemma-ward-cover-stirs-up-readers-of-vogue-india|title=Gemma Ward cover stirs up readers of Vogue India|last=Hawke|first=Jack|date=26 October 2007|publisher=ninemsn|access-date=19 April 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005003808/http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/311148/gemma-ward-cover-stirs-up-readers-of-vogue-india|archive-date=5 October 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} Alex Kuruvilla, managing director of Condé Nast India, described Vogue India as being "nosier and more colourful and more vibrant than the western models".

Priya Tanna was the editor-in-chief of Vogue India from 2007 to 2021.{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/vogue-to-be-launched-in-india-106120401001_1.html |title=Vogue to be launched in India |newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=Business Standard |date=2006-12-04 |access-date=2013-03-17 |archive-date=3 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403015715/http://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/vogue-to-be-launched-in-india-106120401001_1.html |url-status=live }} The editorial team of Vogue India, and all other Asia-Pacific editions, originally reported to Vogue Taiwan editor Leslie Sun, who in turn reported to global editorial director Anna Wintour. In 2021, Condé Nast announced a global restructuring of its operations to reduce costs. Under the new organization, the Vogue India editorial team reports directly to Anna Wintour who is also the chief content officer of Condé Nast. The restructuring led to the exit of several Vogue editors including Tanna.{{cite web |last1=Fraser |first1=Kristopher |title=Vogue India's editor-in-chief set to exit |url=https://fashionunited.uk/news/people/vogue-india-s-editor-in-chief-set-to-exit/2021051055395 |website=FashionUnited |access-date=1 November 2021 |language=en |date=10 May 2021 |archive-date=6 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406051029/https://fashionunited.uk/news/people/vogue-india-s-editor-in-chief-set-to-exit/2021051055395 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Vogue India Editor-in-Chief to Exit Amid Continued Consolidation at Condé Nast |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/media/vogue-india-editor-in-chief-to-exit-amid-continued-consolidation-at-conde-nast |website=The Business of Fashion |access-date=1 November 2021 |date=7 May 2021 |archive-date=2 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102035624/https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/media/vogue-india-editor-in-chief-to-exit-amid-continued-consolidation-at-conde-nast |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Priya Tanna steps down as Editor-In-Chief of Vogue India after 15 years; Vogue Taiwan's Leslie Sun continues operations in the Asia-Pacific region |url=https://www.peepingmoon.com/news-fashion/news/55518/Priya-Tanna-steps-down-as-Editor-In-Chief-of-Vogue-India-after-years-Vogue-Taiwans-Leslie-Sun-continues-operations-in-the-Asia-Pacific-region.html |website=Peeping Moon |access-date=1 November 2021 |language=en}} Condé Nast appointed Megha Kapoor as Head of Editorial Content of Vogue India on 3 September 2021.{{cite web |title=Megha Kapoor Appointed Vogue India's Head of Editorial Content |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/workplace-talent/megha-kapoor-appointed-vogue-indias-head-of-editorial-content |website=The Business of Fashion |access-date=1 November 2021 |date=3 September 2021 |archive-date=1 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101181653/https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/workplace-talent/megha-kapoor-appointed-vogue-indias-head-of-editorial-content |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Megha Kapoor appointed head of editorial, Vogue India - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/people-movement-news/megha-kapoor-appointed-head-of-editorial-vogue-india-115449.html |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |access-date=1 November 2021 |language=en}} In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Kapoor emphasized her desire to "foster the diverse, rich and talented wealth of talent emerging from India" in this new role.{{cite web |title=Anna Wintour appoints stylist from Australia editor of Vogue India|url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/anna-wintour-appoints-stylist-from-australia-editor-of-vogue-india-20210816-p58j71.html |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=23 April 2023 |date=3 September 2021}} Before taking on this position, Kapoor founded INPRINT and formerly worked as a junior fashion writer for Vogue India and on the fashion team of Vogue Australia.{{cite web |title= Megha Kapoor, Head of Editorial Content Vogue India |url=https://globalbrands.condenast.com/?person=megha-kapoor |website=Condé Nast |access-date=23 April 2023}}

Current Head Of Editorial Content is Rochelle Pinto appointed Oct 2023.

{{Main|List of Vogue India cover models}}

Celebrating the publication's seventh anniversary, the October 2014 issue highlighted Vogue India's #VogueEmpower initiative. Through over 150 celebrity endorsements, interviews with activists like Gloria Steinem, and collaborations with major fashion houses, Vogue India spoke to the ongoing fight for women's equality within India and throughout the world.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/vogue-indias-october-cover-is-celebrity-packed-all-for-a-good-cause-1.258809|title=Vogue India’s October cover is celebrity-packed – all for a good cause|website=The National|date=5 October 2014|access-date=2023-04-23|archive-date=23 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423212759/https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/vogue-indias-october-cover-is-celebrity-packed-all-for-a-good-cause-1.258809|url-status=live}} The May 2017 Issue, featuring Kendall Jenner, came under controversy for featuring a non-Indian on the cover for the first of Vogue India's series of special issues celebrating their tenth anniversary.{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kendall-jenner-vogue-india-cover-backlash|title=Vogue India Addresses Kendall Jenner Cover Backlash|website=Teen Vogue|date=8 May 2017|access-date=2023-04-18|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418153053/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kendall-jenner-vogue-india-cover-backlash|url-status=live}} However, in a statement on Instagram, the brand defended their choice of Jenner, stating that "as an international brand ...we want to give the love back by featuring some of the best international celebrities on our covers. Occasionally!"{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kendall-jenner-vogue-india-cover-backlash|title=Vogue India Addresses Kendall Jenner Cover Backlash|website=Teen Vogue|date=8 May 2017|access-date=2023-04-18|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418153053/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kendall-jenner-vogue-india-cover-backlash|url-status=live}} In the June 2019 magazine issue, Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, Diljit Dosanjh and Natasha Poonawalla were seen together having a photoshoot for Vogue India{{'s}} magazine and the magazine issue was named 'Forces of Fashion'. On the cover page, Kareena Kapoor and Karan Johar are flaunting their animal print dress and a printed jacket, while Diljit Dosanjh and Natasha Poonawala are wearing purple and yellow outfits.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/kareena-kapoor-karan-johar-diljit-dosanjh-forces-of-fashion-unite-for-hottest-magazine-cover-shoot-2170049.html|title=Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar, Diljit Dosanjh, Forces of Fashion Unite for Hottest Magazine Cover Shoot|website=News18|date=3 June 2019|access-date=2019-06-04}} In the March/April 2023 issue, British supermodel Naomi Campbell appeared on the cover of Vogue India for the first time.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/supermodel-naomi-campbell-is-on-a-new-journey-with-india-on-her-radar-vogue-india-cover-story-march-april|title=Supermodel Naomi Campbell is on a new journey, with India on her radar|website=Vogue India|date=27 February 2023|access-date=2023-04-18|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418150326/https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/supermodel-naomi-campbell-is-on-a-new-journey-with-india-on-her-radar-vogue-india-cover-story-march-april|url-status=live}} On the cover, Campbell wears a crown, earrings, and necklace from Calcutta-based, Indian jewelry brand Sabyasachi. The title for the issue reads "Iconic Naomi" in the English language.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/supermodel-naomi-campbell-is-on-a-new-journey-with-india-on-her-radar-vogue-india-cover-story-march-april|title=Supermodel Naomi Campbell is on a new journey, with India on her radar|website=Vogue India|date=27 February 2023|access-date=2023-04-16}}

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