I recommend taking 30 minutes out of your day to listen to the NPR program, Fresh Air with Terry Gross. A place for wonderful interviews spanning various topics, I find it thoroughly relaxing to sit back at my laptop and listen to Gross’ conversations with actors, musicians, authors and more. Today I listened to an interview with the former ‘50s and ‘60s fashion model and now creative director at Vogue magazine, Grace Coddington. She also recently wrote her memoir entitled, Grace.
I was first introduced to Coddington in the 2009 documentary, The September Issue—a look at the arduous process of compiling the biggest Vogue edition of the year. Although the film was promoted as a profile of editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, the documentary ended up highlighting Coddington’s role at the magazine, which resulted in her becoming the film’s most fascinating star. It was Coddington’s romantic, free-spirited, yet focused passion versus Wintour’s structured, and equally focused, passion that made for an interesting viewing. Even their hairstyles speak volumes: Wintour’s framed bob, while Coddington rocks thick, free-flowing red hair.
In this poignant two-minute clip from The September Issue, Coddington is fighting to get her spreads into the issue. Her work keeps getting cut and put off to the side, unsure of its place in the edition. For anyone who has worked so hard on a creative project, only for it to be dismissed, this clip will speak to you. Notice the defeat and the disappointment that comes over her face, as she sits at her desk. A salad, barely eaten, stares back at her. Lunch can wait, a passion project can’t. Coddington sums it up best: “And it’s very hard to go on to the next thing.” BSo
This two-minute clip (with Spanish subtitles?), also from The September Issue, reveals what forced Coddington to transition from modeling to magazine editor. Her old photo shoots are so chic. The "Glowing Amber" Vogue cover is a revelation!
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