Robin Derrick, the Creative Director of British Vogue who I have admired for years announced a few days ago he is leaving the magazine. Unlike other recent Vogue departures across the pond this decision seems to be his own after 17 years with the magazine. He is by far one of the most brilliant art directors alive. I took a meeting with him thanks to my old Paris agent years ago, I think it was 2003 and he looked at my photography and I swear to god, his exact words were “yes, you could shoot for us.” I almost fell off my chair with joy. Their Fashion Director Kate Phelan is also leaving after announcing she will be the new Creative Director of Topshop in London. One of my all time favorite magazine covers is the one above shot by Nick Knight and designed by Robin in 2003.
