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The four women who proved fashion can increase your wealth and power

The four women who proved fashion can increase your wealth and power

Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista brought their industry to life and gave it dimension beyond the runway. From the upcoming fashion issue out on August 25.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

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It feels to me as if every day we’re given more and more evidence that fashion has become entertainment. If it’s not LVMH sponsoring the Olympics, it’s Kering trying to buy the Hollywood agency CAA, which represents everyone from Tom Hanks to Reese Witherspoon. It’s Pharrell Williams being named creative director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear division.

It’s Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in And Just Like That, wearing Valentino haute couture in the snow (or going to the Met Gala. Or carrying Jonathan Anderson’s pigeon clutch before it is even released for sale). It’s Margot Robbie as Barbie, wearing multiple Chanel looks.

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Lauren Sams
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com

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