For months Centenera’s imminent appointment has been an open secret,casually referred to by advertisers and former staff members at industry events,awaiting McCann’s confirmation.
“I am excited by this decision,” McCann says. “Vogue ’s success is driven by its visual communication and how it defines the now. Christine is an extraordinary image maker and incredibly influential for her generation and beyond. The way she communicatesVogue Australia’s unique viewpoint will be noticed.”
Along with craftingVogue covers,Centenera is a skilled multitasker,having juggled duties as the magazine’s fashion director,freelance styling work with controversial rapper anddesigner Ye (Kanye West),campaigns for luxury label Louis Vuitton and designingher label Wardrobe NYC.
While editing the Australian edition of the magazine,published by News Corp Australia,Centenera will continue working in the US and London.
“I love being in close proximity to the extraordinary photographers,and people that we work with on the pages – anywhere in the world,” Centenera said in a statement. “Wherever I go,people love Australia and I’m proud to be an Australian abroad.”
Raised in Adelaide,Centenera rose to prominence as fashion director atHarper’s Bazaar Australia,gaining attention for directional editorial work and her restrained personal style. In 2012,she was hired by McCann asVogue Australia’s fashion director,leading to memorable covers with supermodel Gigi Hadid,Kardashian and Cate Blanchett.