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Emmanuelle Alt
Emmanuelle Alt Paris Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2019 (cropped).jpg
Alt in 2019
Born (1967-05-18) 18 May 1967 (age 58)
Paris, France
Occupation Fashion editor
Employer Condé Nast Publications
Title Editor-in-chief, Vogue Paris
Predecessor Carine Roitfeld
Successor Eugénie Trochu
Spouse(s) Franck Durand
Children 2

Emmanuelle Alt (born May 18, 1967) is a famous French fashion editor. She was the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, a very well-known fashion magazine. She held this important role from February 2011 to May 2021. She took over from Carine Roitfeld.

Early Life and Education

Emmanuelle Alt's mother, Françoise, was a fashion model. She modeled for famous brands like Lanvin and Nina Ricci in the 1960s and 1970s. Emmanuelle herself studied in Paris, France. She attended the Institut de l'Assomption.

Emmanuelle Alt's Fashion Career

Emmanuelle Alt started her career in fashion at a young age. She began working at the French magazine ELLE in 1984. She was only 17 years old at the time.

Rising Through the Ranks

After ELLE, she worked at another magazine called 20 Ans. She became the editor-in-chief there in 1993. This means she was in charge of the whole magazine.

In 2000, she joined Vogue Paris. She became the fashion director. This role meant she was responsible for all the fashion photoshoots and styling. She was hired directly by Carine Roitfeld, who was the chief editor at the time.

Leading Vogue Paris

In February 2011, Emmanuelle Alt became the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris. This is one of the most important jobs in the fashion world. She was in charge of everything that went into the magazine.

Her first issue as the head of Vogue Paris was in April 2011. She said she didn't plan to make big changes. She wanted to keep working with the same talented photographers. These included David Sims, Mert and Marcus, Mario Testino, and Bruce Weber.

During her time, the number of magazines sold, called circulation, grew a lot. In 2010, Vogue Paris sold about 100,000 copies. This number grew to 140,000. This was impressive, especially during a time when many economies were struggling.

Emmanuelle Alt's Personal Style

Emmanuelle Alt is known for her unique and simple style. She often wears jeans and avoids dresses or skirts. She is usually seen in her signature blazers or jackets. She pairs them with skinny jeans and high heels. She also prefers a natural look without much makeup. In a 2020 interview, she shared that her favorite model was Malika Louback.

Emmanuelle Alt's Family Life

Emmanuelle Alt is married to Franck Durand. He also works in the fashion business. He is the artistic director for the brand Isabel Marant. Emmanuelle and Franck have two children together. Their names are Antonin and Françoise. When Emmanuelle started her job at Vogue Paris, Antonin was 13 and Françoise was 6 years old.

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