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Australia\u2019s leading fashion and beauty brand marks three decades of fashion, style and bold storytelling<\/span><\/h4>\n

Are Media, Australia\u2019s #1 women’s lifestyle network, is proud to announce that its market-leading fashion and beauty brand, marie claire,\u00a0<\/i>today is celebrating 30 years of empowering Australian women with a show-stopping anniversary issue featuring\u00a0comedy\u00a0icon\u00a0Celeste\u00a0Barber\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0cover,\u00a0reimagining five legendary fashion moments in her unique style.<\/p>\n

The milestone September issue, which is on sale today, showcases\u00a0three\u00a0decades\u00a0of\u00a0marie\u00a0claire\u2019s\u00a0<\/i>unique\u00a0blend\u00a0of\u00a0high-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.<\/p>\n

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marie\u00a0claire\u00a0<\/i>Editor,\u00a0Georgie\u00a0McCourt,\u00a0said:\u00a0\u201cFrom\u00a0the\u00a0very\u00a0beginning,\u00a0marie claire\u00a0<\/i>has been smart, stylish and loud when needed. We\u2019ve always known that style and substance\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0mutually\u00a0exclusive\u00a0\u2013\u00a0they\u00a0are\u00a0powerful\u00a0together.\u00a0For\u00a0three\u00a0decades, we\u2019ve\u00a0celebrated\u00a0women\u2019s\u00a0voices,\u00a0championed\u00a0their\u00a0rights\u00a0and\u00a0told\u00a0their\u00a0stories.\u00a0And we\u2019re not stopping now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The anniversary issue brings together Celeste Barber\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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The edition also 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. The edition reflects the magazine\u2019s unique blend of creativity, glamour and market-leading influence.<\/p>\n

Georgie\u00a0said:\u00a0\u201cWe\u00a0knew\u00a0from\u00a0day\u00a0one\u00a0we\u00a0wanted\u00a0Celeste\u00a0Barber\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0cover.\u00a0She\u2019s fierce, funny, feminist and completely fabulous. This issue is my favourite yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barber, who paired with friend Cindy Crawford for a candid conversation in the September issue, said: \u201cI love my relationship with\u00a0marie claire<\/i>\u00a0and the way it celebrates\u00a0all\u00a0of\u00a0me\u00a0\u2013\u00a0not\u00a0just\u00a0my\u00a0banging\u00a0body,\u00a0true,\u00a0but\u00a0my\u00a0essence,\u00a0the\u00a0person\u00a0I\u00a0am with all my chaos. I hope you have the best 30th birthday ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

Are Media\u2019s General Manager of Luxury, Nicky Briger, said: \u201cAs\u00a0Australia\u2019s pre-eminent fashion publication,\u00a0marie claire\u00a0<\/i>has spent three decades as an iconic and intelligent brand\u00a0for\u00a0women.\u00a0It\u00a0continues\u00a0to\u00a0celebrate\u00a0women\u2019s\u00a0lives\u00a0across\u00a0its\u00a0print\u00a0pages,\u00a0digital platforms, and coveted events including the prestigious Women of the Year\u00a0Awards.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe brand\u2019s proud history of agenda-setting journalism has shaped conversations on women\u2019s\u00a0rights,\u00a0fashion\u00a0and\u00a0culture\u00a0in\u00a0Australia,\u00a0establishing\u00a0marie\u00a0claire\u00a0<\/i>as\u00a0the\u00a0thinking woman\u2019s\u00a0brand\u00a0that\u00a0consistently\u00a0delivers\u00a0unrivalled\u00a0content\u00a0to\u00a0smart,\u00a0affluent\u00a0audiences.<\/p>\n

“For me, this milestone is deeply personal. I was part of the launch issue 30 years ago, and\u00a0to\u00a0now\u00a0be\u00a0steering\u00a0the\u00a0brand,\u00a0with\u00a0Georgie\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0helm,\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0true\u00a0full-circle\u00a0moment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The 30th anniversary issue introduces the \u201cPower 30\u201d list, featuring\u00a0Australia\u2019s most dynamic women who are breaking barriers in politics, sport, arts, business and activism including human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson, Macquarie Group CEO Shemara Wikramanayake and co-founder and CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins. The selection criteria\u00a0focused\u00a0on\u00a0leadership,\u00a0impact,\u00a0innovation\u00a0and\u00a0commitment\u00a0to\u00a0empowering\u00a0the next generation.<\/p>\n

marie\u00a0claire\u00a0<\/i>Fashion\u00a0Director\u00a0Naomi\u00a0Smith\u00a0contributes\u00a0a\u00a0feature\u00a0sharing\u00a0three\u00a0decades of behind-the-scenes stories from Australia\u2019s fashion media landscape, offering hilarious, surprising and sometimes outrageous insights into the evolution of fashion trends and celebrity culture.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0September\u00a0anniversary\u00a0issue\u00a0is\u00a0part\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a0year-long\u00a0celebration\u00a0featuring\u00a0special events, refreshed design across print and digital platforms, and elevated content\u00a0executions.<\/p>\n

Georgie said: \u201cAfter 30 years, we are still asking the hard questions, still celebrating women\u00a0who\u00a0do\u00a0things\u00a0their\u00a0way,\u00a0and\u00a0still\u00a0fighting\u00a0the\u00a0good\u00a0fight.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0next\u00a030, and to every bold, brilliant woman reading this. We\u2019re right here with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Are Media \u2013 where connection ignites intention<\/h5>\n
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