Jill sits down with renowned makeup artist Stéphane Marais for an in-depth conversation about his cinematic approach to beauty. Over his thirty-year career, Stéphane has evolved from admiring Marlene Dietrich's elegance to creating iconic looks for stars like Rihanna.
Stéphane describes his signature style as centering on character creation. His trademark smudged black eyeliner technique transforms eyes into captivating focal points, while his preference for finger application creates an organic, personal touch.
He traces his creative roots to childhood influences spanning classic cinema and the landscapes of Africa and France. This early exposure drew him to Paris, where he abandoned economics studies to pursue makeup artistry. Stéphane shares stories from his collaborations with entertainment legends, including working with Faye Dunaway and styling Rihanna for her debut Vogue cover. He emphasizes how trust and tactile sensitivity form the cornerstone of his artistic relationships.
His breakthrough came when he substituted for Jacques Clément on a Peter Lindberg photoshoot. Clément worked with Catherine Deneuve and Isabelle Adjani. Stéphane also recounts meeting José Luis, the key makeup artist for Yves Saint Laurent.
While acknowledging industry transformations, Stéphane maintains his commitment to makeup as pure artistry, offering aspiring artists wisdom about nurturing passion and creativity.
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Jill catches up with Andrew Bevan, her former assistant at Vogue who's proven that being different is the quality that would define his career. The kid from Colorado who won best dressed in high school with a style he describes as "Gene Kelly meets Winona Ryder" has always been ahead of the trend, confident in his aesthetic even when others couldn't understand it. From aspiring Broadway star to Teen Vogue Style Director, Andrew opens up about his unconventional path through the fashion world, sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories including booking cowboys, matadors and monks, oh my! Andrew unpacks his shift from handling the wildest requests as a Vogue assistant to carving out his freelance career in 2017, where he's now working with icons like Grace Coddington and legendary brands like Chanel.

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Before the covers, there was the interview. In this special bonus episode of Going Rogue, Jill guides us through an oral history. Grace Coddington, Phyllis Posnick, Norman Jean Roy, and other Vogue insiders take us back to their first encounter with Anna Wintour. They might not remember what they said. But ask them what they wore? Every single detail. The Olivier Theyskens skirt they couldn't afford, the Target top that had to pass for designer, the Manolos borrowed from the closet...
When you're about to meet Anna, you don't just prepare your answers. You prepare your look. As Anna turns the page, they remember how their stories began—with that first interview. Everyone remembers their first time… with Anna.

Featuring: Grace Coddington, Phyllis Posnick, Norman Jean Roy, Tonne Goodman, Karla Martinez de Salas, Gabby Karefa-Johnson, Versha Sharma, Leslie Fremar, Edward Barsamian, Brian Coats, Andrew Bevan, and Jill

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Jill sits down with celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar for a look at her remarkable career journey, from her early days as Anna Wintour's assistant to independent celebrity styling. Leslie takes us back to what it was really like being an assistant in fashion's golden era with the countless behind-the-scenes challenges that shaped her resilience. She opens up about her styling philosophy centered on timeless, quality pieces, and pays tribute to her most influential mentors, both Anna Wintour and Vogue editor Tonne Goodman, whose guidance helped shape her approach to fashion and career. Leslie shares stories from her transition to independent celebrity styling, including memorable moments working with Charlize Theron and styling for major red carpet events. She doesn't shy away from discussing the industry's tough realities, from grueling photo shoots to navigating customs with designer pieces, while offering hard-earned career wisdom for aspiring stylists about the value of apprenticeships and staying true to your authentic vision.

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Jill sits down with Versha Sharma, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, for the story of her climb to EIC at one of America's most influential youth publications. Sharma has taken the baton and is continuing Teen Vogue's mission to be more than a glossy guide to prom dresses by expanding it into a powerful platform for political discourse, social justice advocacy, and inclusive storytelling.
Drawing from her Louisiana upbringing as the daughter of Indian immigrants, Sharma opens up about dealing with feelings of otherness and isolation that ultimately fueled her passion for amplifying marginalized voices in the magazine. The conversation traces her path from political activism on Obama's 2008 campaign through her evolution into journalism, shaped by pivotal cultural moments during her college years.
Sharma describes the strategic evolution she's guided at Teen Vogue, from embracing a digital-first model to prioritizing video content that resonates with Gen Z and millennial audiences. She describes the unique pressures of assuming leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic while navigating the social justice reckoning of 2020. The conversation highlights Teen Vogue's groundbreaking editorial choices under Sharma's guidance, from their powerful feature on Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's transgender daughter, to their cover story on Representative Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Z member of Congress. These stories underscore the magazine's commitment to spotlighting young political voices and their role in driving societal transformation. Looking ahead, Sharma shares her vision for the magazine's evolution, from potential print revival to international growth.

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Jill talks with longtime Vogue colleague and renowned editor Tonne Goodman about her distinguished fashion career. Tonne shares her path from art school and early modeling to working with Calvin Klein before joining American Vogue, where she was mentored by the legendary Diana Vreeland. She recounts behind-the-scenes stories from high-profile celebrity shoots featuring stars like Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, and Britney Spears, and discusses her collaborations with top photographers including Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts, and Annie Leibovitz. As they explore her career, Tonne emphasizes the collaborative spirit essential to successful fashion shoots and her diplomatic approach to managing complex productions. Drawing from her own experience as a former model, she reveals her fierce commitment to advocating for and protecting the talent she works with.

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Jill sits down with her dear friend Karen Mulligan, the woman behind the legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Karen started as a production assistant at Annie's studio more than 25 years ago and worked her way up to become not only Annie's studio manager, but also her agent. Anyone who knows Karen knows she is Oz, making it all happen behind the curtain. It was on their first cover shoot together back in 2002 that Jill and Karen realized they had more in common than working long hours for two of the most influential women in the industry, and they have been best friends ever since.
Karen reflects on her climb from entry-level production assistant to the wizard of Annie's studio, while she and Jill swap stories about the early days when a Rolodex was the closest thing to Google. She gives an insider's view of celebrity photo shoots, sharing raw stories of working with A-list talent like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, and Joaquin Phoenix, revealing the mayhem that happens before those images reach magazine pages. From wrangling stubborn animals to coordinating shoots on active film sets while managing the inevitable crises of big budgets and bigger egos, Karen explains how problem-solving, adaptability, and finesse are essential. Listeners get rare insight into the controlled chaos that produces some of today's most recognizable imagery, told by the woman who has been orchestrating the magic from behind the scenes for decades.

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Jill chats with renowned hairstylist Orlando Pita to discuss his remarkable journey from self-taught Cuban immigrant to influential hair designer whose work has graced iconic Vogue covers and earned a place in the Smithsonian Design Triennial. Orlando opens up about his creative process and how his unconventional training freed him to innovate in hair styling, starting with cutting his family's hair and eventually working on high-profile shoots with Madonna, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga.
They explore his pioneering approach to hair as visual art and examine the dynamics of collaborating with photographers and editors while navigating the shift from working with models to celebrity clients. Orlando shares stories from memorable shoots, including Madonna's 'Evita' Vogue cover and a unique collaboration with Irving Penn, while emphasizing how enthusiasm, gratitude, and continuous learning have driven his success. Orlando ends with some practical advice for aspiring hairstylists.

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