Are Media is proud to announce that its market-leading fashion and beauty brand, marie claire, is celebrating 30 years of empowering Australian women.
To mark the occasion, the title has published a show-stopping anniversary issue featuring comedy icon, Celeste Barber on the cover, reimagining five legendary fashion moments in her unique style.
The milestone September issue, which is on sale today, showcases three decades of marie claire’s unique blend of high-end glamour and rigorous journalism that has championed female empowerment and pioneered coverage of feminism, diversity and body positivity long before they became mainstream conversations.
"From the very beginning, marie claire has been smart, stylish and loud when needed. We’ve always known that style and substance aren’t mutually exclusive – they are powerful together," said marie claire editor, Georgie McCourt.
"For three decades, we’ve celebrated women’s voices, championed their rights and told their stories. And we’re not stopping now."
The anniversary issue brings together Celeste Barber’s recreating iconic fashion moments, including the legendary Versace supermodel runway, featuring her unique talent for blending humour with fashion satire to challenge the often unrealistic and exclusive standards of high fashion.
Barber also spoke with friend Cindy Crawford for a candid conversation in the magazine.
"I love my relationship with marie claire and the way it celebrates all of me – not just my banging body, true,but my essence, the person I am with all my chaos. I hope you have the best 30th birthday ever," said Barber.
The edition showcases a line-up of luxury partners, with Swarovski on the cover and luxury names Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Christian Dior Couture, Swatch, Max Mara, Cartier, Giorgio Armani, Tiffany & Co, Chopard and Marina Rinaldi throughout the pages. It reflects the magazine’s unique blend of creativity, glamour and market-leading influence.
"As Australia’s pre-eminent fashion publication, marie claire has spent three decades as an iconic and intelligent brand for women," said Are Media’s general manager of luxury, Nicky Briger.
"It continues tocelebrate women’s lives across its print pages, digital platforms, and coveted events including the prestigious Women of the Year Awards."
"The brand’s proud history of agenda-setting journalism has shaped conversations on women’s rights, fashion and culture in Australia, establishing marie claire as the thinking woman’s brand that consistentlydelivers unrivalled content to smart, affluent audiences."
"For me, this milestone is deeply personal. I was part of the launch issue 30 years ago, and to now be steering the brand, with Georgie at the helm, is a true full-circle moment,” she said.
The 30th anniversary issue introduces the 'Power 30' list, featuring Australia’s most dynamic women who are breaking barriers in politics, sport, arts, business and activism. Names include human rights lawyer, Jennifer Robinson, Macquarie Group CEO, Shemara Wikramanayake and co-founder and CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins. The selection criteria focused on leadership, impact, innovation and commitment toempowering the next generation.
The September anniversary issue is part of a year-long celebration featuring special events, refreshed design across print and digital platforms, and elevated content executions.
"After 30 years, we are still asking the hard questions, still celebrating women who do things their way, and still fighting the good fight," added McCourt.
"Here’s to the next 30, and to every bold, brilliant woman reading this. We’re right here with you."
Image credit: Are Media/marie claire
