Chairman and Chief Executive of Condé Nast International Jonathan Newhouse, has announced the launch of Vogue Czech Republic and Slovakia. Vogue Czech Republic and Slovakia will debut as a multi-media brand both in print and online in August 2018 with the September issue. This new edition of Vogue, the twenty-fourth globally, will be published under a license agreement with V24 Media. Michaela Seewald, Co-Founder and Director of V24 media will lead the strategic direction of Vogue Czech Republic, together with Fabrice Biundo, Co-Founder and CEO of V24 Media (pictured). 

The launch reflects the growth of the luxury market in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and more widely the emergence of Central Eastern Europe as a centre for fashion creativity.  Over the past decade, the luxury fashion and art market has seen growth together with GDP in the region. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic has gained status as a luxury shopping destination.

Elevating the region’s offering in luxury and lifestyle publishing, Vogue Czech Republic and Slovakia will deliver content via print and digital platforms, covering fashion and arts from cities such as Prague and Bratislava, as well as internationally. Further news will follow regarding appointments to the editorial team of Vogue Czech Republic and Slovakia.