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Sep 2022
56m 52s

Edward Enninful: A Visible Man

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Oprah speaks with British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful about his new memoir A Visible Man. Edward discusses his turbulent childhood growing up in Ghana and his teen years as a new immigrant in London. He recounts his early days as a fashion director at i-D magazine, a job he landed when he was just 18. Edward opens up about his drug and alcohol addiction and the moment he hit rock bottom. He shares stories about his illustrious career including working with fashion icons Anna Wintour and André Leon Talley. He also explains how he has shaken up the status quo in the fashion industry making it more inclusive.

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