Vogue to be launched in India

An Indian edition of Vogue will be launched in Autumn 2007, it was announced today by Jonathan Newhouse, Chairman of Condé Nast International.

The magazine, to be based in Mumbai, will be the 17th edition of Vogue worldwide and represents Condé Nast's first foray into the Asian Subcontinent.

"Unlike most other Western publishers, Condé Nast will own and operate its own magazines in India rather than publishing through a joint venture or a license. This approach reflects Condé Nast's deep commitment to the Indian market," said Newhouse. He added, "Vogue is just the beginning."

Nicholas Coleridge, Vice President of Condé Nast International, who takes overall responsibility for India, said: 'India is not only one of the fastest-growing business markets in the world, but a sub-continent with a uniquely rich and fascinating culture. To launch an Indian edition of Vogue at this time is an exhilarating assignment.'

A number of senior appointments have been made by the Managing Director of Conde Nast India , Alex Kuruvilla. Mr. Kuruvilla, the former Managing Director of MTV Networks India and Executive Vice President of MTV Networks Asia said, "I am excited about the new dream team in place- a mix of the best Indian and international talent. We will work to set new standards with the launch of Vogue in India."

Anna Harvey has been appointed Editorial Director of Indian Vogue.

Ms. Harvey is one of the most experienced and respected senior editors at Condé Nast International. She has overseen the launches of a number of international Vogues "� including Russia, Portugal and Greece. She was formerly Fashion Director and subsequently Deputy Editor at British Vogue, and in 1997, was appointed Editorial Director of Condé Nast New Markets.

Priya Tanna has been appointed Editor of Vogue India and will work alongside Ms Harvey, as well as other senior international Condé Nast executives.

Tanna has extensive experience as an editor, most recently on After Hours, the entertainment and lifestyle daily of DNA, Rouge, the woman's supplement from the Times of India, and Time and Style, a quarterly watch and jewellery magazine. Tanna was also the launch editor of Femina Girl.

Arjun Mehra has been appointed Publisher of Indian Vogue.Mr. Mehra was the Publisher of L'Officiel India and has significant experience in the publishing and luxury industry.

Meera Kumari has been appointed Art Director of Indian Vogue.

Ms Kumari joins from British Vogue where she worked as Art Editor, collaborating with the world's leading photographers and stylists, and overseeing the visual side of the magazine. She has also had extensive experience working on British Glamour and Condé Nast Traveller.

Laura Silverman has been appointed Managing Editor of Indian Vogue.

A Harvard graduate, Ms. Silverman joins from Maxim (NY) where she was Managing Editor for 4 years. Her previous assignments included Managing Editor, Vibe (NY) and General Editor of Newsweek Japan Magazine.

Anaita Shroff Adajania has been appointed Fashion Director of Indian Vogue

Ms. Adajania is one of India's leading stylists and comes with 8 years of styling and fashion experience as Fashion Editor, Elle and Fashion Director, L'Officiel India. She has fashioned the look for movies such as 'Dhoom', 'Dhoom 2'and 'Being Cyrus',

Bandana Tewari has been appointed Fashion Features Editor of Indian Vogue.

A fashion and lifestyle journalist, Bandana has comprehensively written on style for Elle, Verve, DNA, Marie Claire and fashionweekdaily.com - the online edition of The Daily (NY). In addition, she hosted and scripted 'Simply Style', a primetime fashion and style show for Zee Café.

In a separate appointment, Oona Dhabhar will assume the position of Marketing Director of Condé Nast India Pvt. Ltd. Ms. Dhabar has spent the last 11 years working for Procter & Gamble in the Consumer and Market Research divisions across a large number of brands in the beauty category.

The appointments were made in conjunction with Nicholas Coleridge and Albert Read, General Manager of Condé Nast UK.

Condé Nast is the world's leading publisher of lifestyle magazines. It publishes 120 titles in 22 markets around the world, including other titles such as Glamour, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired and Condé Nast Traveler.

Its most recent launches include the highly successful debut of Vogue China in September 2005. It has also recently launched Vogue in Japan and Russia.

Conde Nast India is a wholly owned subsidiary of Condé Nast International and is based in Mumbai.