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Glenda Bailey Interview, 2010 July 27, 2010 July 27

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Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.5.5

Scope and Contents

Glenda Bailey, former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, is interviewed by Karen Trivette in correspondence with the oral history series on the history of the fashion and beauty industries. Bailey shares how her education decisions prepared her for her career, and how it blossomed into a job she loves. She explains the skills it takes to become an Editor-in-Chief, her visions for Harper's Bazaar long-term future, her passion for fashion, and more.

Dates

  • Creation: 2010 July 27

Creator

Language of Materials

From the sub-sub-sub-series:

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Recording is available onsite only.



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Biographical / Historical

Glenda Bailey was born in Derby, England and after enduring childhood polio, she studied fashion design at Kingston University. In 1988, she was appointment the editor of a the newly launched UK edition of Marie Claire, where she served in this capacity until 1996 when she was appointed editor-in-chief of Marie Claire US. In 2001, Bailey left Marie Claire to become the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, a role she held until January of 2020.



In 2012, Bailey received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the French government and in 2019, was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

Biographical / Historical

Karen Trivette is the Head of the Special Collections and FIT Archive at Fashion Institute of Technology.

Full Extent

From the Sub-Group: 1 placeholder

Related Materials

* Legacy video file ID: VOH26

Physical Description

1 MiniDV, 1 DVD and digital files

General

Glenda Bailey was born in Derby, England and after enduring childhood polio, she studied fashion design at Kingston University. In 1988, she was appointment the editor of a the newly launched UK edition of Marie Claire, where she served in this capacity until 1996 when she was appointed editor-in-chief of Marie Claire US. In 2001, Bailey left Marie Claire to become the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, a role she held until January of 2020.



In 2012, Bailey received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the French government and in 2019, was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

General

Karen Trivette is the Head of the Special Collections and FIT Archive at Fashion Institute of Technology.

General

Published

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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