Marie Claire UK - 11.2019

Whereto begin, and how to end...

of the 122 editor’s letters I have written

over the past ten years as Editor in Chief,

this one is without doubt the hardest to

write, because this will be the very last

printededition ofMarie ClaireUK.

I can, of course, tell you about

thegreat reports, interviews, fashion

stories and opinion pieces in this issue

(check out Flo Perry’s unflinching

callfor an end to the taboos around

women’s sexual pleasure on page 98). I can also point out our

#StartSomewhere sustainability campaign – now in its third

year– with content woven throughout the magazine to highlight

the ways in which we can all make a stand for the planet (the

irony of endingMarie Claire’s life in paper is not lost on me here).

But all I really want to do is pay tribute to every one of the incredible

editors, writers, designers, sub editors, picture editors, fashion stylists,

beautyeditors, publishers and advertising and marketing teams

who,for the past 31 years, have given their heart and soul to creating

a women’s magazine like no other. I’d also like to thank all of our

readers past and present – whether you’re a committed subscriber

ora dabbler at the hairdresser’s – without you, we would never have

made it this far. You have shared our values and purpose, as well as

supported us across vital campaigns – from women’s rights and

empowermentto identity issues and climate change.

These important conversations are, if anything, needed more

nowthan they ever have been in the past three decades, and

MarieClairewill still remain at the forefront of them as a digital-first

brand.You can find out more by turning the page to see all the

ways to interact through the website, social platforms and events.

Nowit’s time to face the future and say farewell to what has been

an incredible chapter in my life. And for everyone else leaving the

team, as well as those staying on, here’s to new beginnings...

TRISH HALPIN Editor in Chief

@TrishHalpin @marieclairetrish