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Edward Enninful: ‘Britain feels less tolerant now than we were in the 90s’
The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generation
TL;DR
- Edward Enninful was scouted as a model in London in 1988 at age 16.
- He became fashion director of i-D magazine at 18, experiencing the creative scene of the 90s.
- Enninful believes society is less tolerant now than in the 90s.
- His tenure as editor of British Vogue was marked by inclusivity and diversity.
- He recently launched his creative company, EE72, and its magazine, 72.
- Enninful is curating a major 90s exhibition for Tate Britain.
- He discusses his personal challenges, including depression and vision loss, and how they shaped his perspective.
- His work emphasizes questioning the status quo and challenging traditional models, particularly in cultural institutions.