Wintour opened the evening: "Will and I absolutely did not mandate that our new heads of editorial content should share the same first name," she announced to the room. Now, more than ever, we need editors who are fearless in their risk-taking and embrace being as creative as possible. Wintour went on to praise Thomson-Jonville for her meteoric start at Vogue France. She also is the absolute embodiment of French chic—even if she was born in Scotland!
Welch then took the stage to welcome Hazan to GQ France with equal enthusiasm and humor. As glasses were raised and cheers rang out, it was clear that the two Claires have already made a lasting impression on the fashion and media worlds.
Thomson-Jonville, a law graduate turned creative force, has seamlessly brought her editorial expertise and holistic vision to Vogue France, debuting her first issue, La Renaissance du Chic, to acclaim. Meanwhile, Hazan, with her forward-thinking approach to media, is poised to usher in a new era for GQ France. The cocktail party, suffused with the energy of Paris and the promise of couture to come, marked an auspicious beginning for both women—and a thrilling new chapter for Vogue and GQ in France.
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