Page 20 - Marie Claire Australia (January 2020)

EDITOR’S LETTER

an you imagine life without iPhones,
Instagram, hashtags, podcasts, Uber,
Netflix, Kindle or the Kardashians? Or a
time when Trump, climate change, ISIS,
CBrexit and The Bachelor didn’t dominate
our newsfeeds? As this decade draws to a close, it’s
mind-boggling how much the world has shifted in
such a short space of time.
This has definitely been the decade of disruption,
with every facet of our lives challenged and changed,
from the clothes we wear (sustainable, pre-loved,
dresses-for-hire) and food we eat (quinoa, vegan,
tahini, couscous, poke bowls) to the entertainment we
enjoy (live-streamed 24/7, when and where we want).
We’ve also seen the rebirth of activism, where people
can protest from the comfort of their couches. When
terrorism tightened its vice-like grip on the globe, giving
rise to racism, fear and the far right, the world rallied to
support human rights, equality and diversity, one click
at a time. And when Weinstein’s predatory ways were
exposed, women united to end sexual harassment.
From #MeToo, #TimesUp, #MarriageEquality,
#HeForShe to #BlackLivesMatter, we’ve hashtagged
our way to a better, fairer future.
But for me, the rise of the revolutionary women’s
movement has been the most game-changing
advancement of all. We stormed the streets (more than
7 million in 370 marches on six continents); became
world leaders (hello Julia Gillard, Angela Merkel and
Jacinda Ardern); decriminalised abortion; stood up
to sexual abuse; dominated the sporting arena (surely
Serena Williams is now the greatest athlete of all time);
and looked on in wonder as pint-sized female activists
Dive into the challenged the world (Greta Thunberg, Malala
spirit of summer Yousafzai and Emma González, we salute you).
on page 95.
To celebrate this electrifying era, marie claire
catalogues the moments that mattered in this
month’s reportage; turn to page 40 to find out what
MY FIVE UNSUNG made the cut (and message us if we’ve missed anything).
HEROES OF THE DECADE Disruption aside, what hasn’t changed is the

We’re not worthy... unstoppable force that is J.Lo. At the age of 50,
our January cover star is as fabulous, fierce and famous
as ever, having just broken the internet (again), finished
a sold-out world tour and starred in yet another
blockbuster. I was front row in Milan for her spectacular
Versace moment (excuse the bragging), and I can
hand-on-heart report she looks just as incredible IRL.
KEANU Turn to page 52 for our unfiltered, funny interview.
REEVES As you all embark on your end-of-year break, we’ve
For reminding
us that nice compiled a jam-packed issue for you to savour and
guys do exist. devour with a glass of Aperol Spritz in hand (my Xmas
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORRIE BOND; GETTY IMAGES.
drink of choice). Sit back, relax – and see you in 2020!

J.LO’S GREEN JULIA GILLARD PHOEBE WALLER- THE CYCLIST WHO
VERSACE DRESS For being our most BRIDGE’S PARENTS GAVE TRUMP
For being iconic productive PM For raising the THE FINGER
in 2000 and 2019. on record. Credit creative genius of Then lost her job, Nicky Briger
where credit is due. our time. Props. before winning an EDITOR
election in Virginia.

20 | marieclaire.com.au