Aspasia Karras has been appointed as the new Editor of the South African edition of leading fashion and beauty title,
Marie Claire magazine. Karras will take over from Kate Wilson.
“We are very happy to welcome Aspasia to
Marie Claire magazine,” says Vanessa Raphaely, Editorial Director of Associated Magazines. “Her experience in the world of fashion and her lifestyle reporting makes her a perfect fit for a magazine with a strong focus on engaging and inspiring journalism and aspirational fashion and beauty.”
Laurence Hembert, Executive Director International Editions of
Marie Claire, adds: “We are very happy to welcome Aspasia Karras as the new Editor of
Marie Claire South Africa. Aspasia’s strong editorial background and experience will ensure
Marie Claire South Africa continues to be the must-buy brand for readers and advertisers. I look forward to working closely with Aspasia and I'm delighted that she's joining the team.”
A graduate from Wits University, Karras started her journalism career in 1994 as freelance journalist at the
Mail and Guardian newspaper. She continued her career at
This Day and later the
Sunday Times Magazine before joining
ELLE magazine as features editor. She is currently the Features Editor of
The Times newspaper. She also keeps a daily blog of all the latest fashion news and trends on her blog,
The Frock Report.
“I am thrilled, excited, and so honoured to be chosen to take
Marie Claire into 2010,” says Aspasia Karras, newly appointed Editor of
Marie Claire magazine. “
Marie Claire has such a warm beating heart that speaks to the vibrant, stylish and informed South African woman and I hope to live up to its values and charm as its Editor.”
Aspasia will join the
Marie Claire team on 4 January 2010 and her first issue of Marie Claire will be the April 2010 issue, which will be available on the newsstands in mid-March 2010.
About
Marie Claire magazine:
•
Marie Claire is a magazine that offers a unique blend of fashion; beauty; and features for stylish and upmarket women throughout the world.
• Circulation in South Africa: 41 518 (total circulation, ABC April to June 2009)
• Readership in South Africa: 258 000 (AMPS 2009A)
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Marie Claire currently publishes 33 editions around the world.
• A total of 15 million readers read
Marie Claire worldwide each month.
• The
Marie Claire reader is smart; stylish; fun; ambitious; and savvy. Aged between 25 and 35, she is a well-educated, urban professional with a wide range of interests and awareness of global issues. She has a high disposable income and is passionate about fashion, shopping and investing in key designer items every season.