Alexandra Shulman: ‘Which book am I ashamed not to have read? Literally the whole canon of classic English literature’

Alexandra Shulman, the 68-year-old former editor-in-chief of British Vogue and accomplished author, reflected on her career, personal life, and literary shortcomings in a recent interview. Shulman, who was awarded an OBE and a CBE for her contributions to fashion journalism, admitted to being "ashamed not to have read" the entire canon of classic English literature despite her success. The London-born journalist studied social anthropology before ascending through the ranks of magazines like Over 21, Tatler, British GQ, and ultimately leading British Vogue for 25 years. Her extensive career, including bestselling books and a new collection of essays, is juxtaposed with her personal life as a married mother living in London, offering a glimpse into the multifaceted life of a prominent figure in British media.