Joe McKenna


Fashion & Creative Consultant

Joe McKenna is one of the world’s most influential, and highly regarded fashion editors. Through a career of consistently iconic work, he has helped shape the industry from the early nineties, up to today. His authoritative and distinctive approach to styling has kept him at the forefront, and has seen him work with all of the major titles including the American, British, French and Italian editions of Vogue, W, i-D, T Magazine, Self Service, Document Journal, Fantastic Man and The Gentlewoman.

In recent years Joe has worked closely with Valentino’s creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli on their mens, womens and couture runway shows, reigniting the brand and cementing its place as a global powerhouse. In addition he has also consulted for Azzedine Alaïa, Victoria Beckham, Alexander McQueen and Jil Sander on their runway shows.

Joe has worked on campaigns for brands including Valentino, Jil Sander, Miu Miu, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Prada and Giorgio Armani. And frequently collaborates with photographers including Inez & Vinoodh, David Sims, Bruce Weber, Craig McDean, Steven Meisel, Karim Sadli, Mert & Marcus and Mario Sorrenti.

In March 2017 Joe released his debut film, documenting the life and work of his dear friend and lifelong collaborator, Azzedine Alaïa.

Showreel

Recent Editorial

W Magazine

Flow State

Self Service

By David Sims

British Vogue

True Grit

British Vogue

Life of Lila

Self Service

"Oh. I'd like to go back to Paris in the 20's and 30's with F.Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda, Gertrude Stein, and Picasso."

British Vogue

Pitch Perfect

British Vogue

The Swan

Self Service

David Sims

British Vogue

Kaia Gerber

System Magazine

Nothing is Left to Chance

Recent Covers

Recent Runway

Recent Advertising

Valentino Toile Iconographe 2022

Chanel No.5 Fragrance

Chanel No.5 Fragrance