Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief steps down

March 13, 2025 9:18

The editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar Australia and New Zealand has stepped down, after nearly four years in the role.

Jillian Davison was appointed as editor-in-chief in 2021, tasked with overseeing all content, development, and creative direction for the relaunched fashion publication’s digital and brand platforms.

The over 150-year-old magazine was relaunched by Hearst Magazines International and Switzer Media and Publishing during a time when the global publishing industry faced significant disruptions. It was previously under the Are Media group — then known as Bauer Media — which closed in mid-2020 due to these disruptions.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.