Inside Vogue India: Glamour, Grind & The Fight for Fashion’s Future | The Masoom Minawala Show

What’s it really like to run the most powerful fashion magazine in the country?

Rochelle Pinto, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue India, joins us on The Masoom Minawala Show for a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation about the world of fashion, leadership, and building a career that lasts.

For most people, Vogue is a dream job. The front rows, the glamorous covers, the access. But Rochelle reveals the part no one talks about – the 18+ years of work that went into getting there. From standing in the last row as a cub journalist at Fashion Week, to answering hundreds of emails on the go, to finally taking the reins at Vogue India – her story is a masterclass in persistence, resilience, and vision.

In this conversation, Rochelle and Masoom dive into:
– The unseen grind of working in fashion and how credibility is actually built
– Why women are still underrepresented in global fashion leadership – and what needs to change
– How Rochelle sees her role at Vogue as not just fashion, but cultural storytelling
– The myths and truths about “pretty privilege” and “Devil Wears Prada” comparisons
– What she learned directly from Anna Wintour about vision, decisiveness, and legacy
– Why fashion is not superficial, but one of the most powerful languages of identity

Along the way, Rochelle shares vulnerable insights on imposter syndrome, the pressure of carrying Vogue’s legacy, and her belief in the strength of women uplifting women.

This episode is for anyone curious about fashion beyond the surface – about ambition, identity, and what it really takes to build influence in an industry that never stops moving.

Watch at 1.5x speed for a faster, more efficient listen.

0:00 - Intro
02:04 - What It Takes To Succeed
07:51 - Biggest Learning Lesson
10:53 - The Pressures Of Vogue
14:39 - Women Uplifting Women
16:39 - Vogue's Global Impact & Indian Standpoint
21:52 - How Women Can Take Up More Space
32:00 - Where Are The Women In Fashion?
38:09 - Vogue vs. The Devil Wears Prada
39:39 - What Is Anna Wintour Like?
41:41 - Indian Luxury On The World Map
46:43 - Best Marketing Story Ever
47:53 - Indian Fashion In 10 Years
49:32 - Bollywood's Impact
51:14 - Luxury Does Not Equal Style
52:46 - Forces Of Fashion
58:55 - Is Fashion Superficial?

🎙️ About the show:
Hosted by Masoom Minawala, The Masoom Minawala Show brings honest, vulnerable conversations with changemakers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Every episode is designed to spark personal growth and meaningful change.

About Masoom:
Masoom Minawala is a global influencer, entrepreneur, and content creator passionate about empowering women and promoting Indian talent worldwide. With over a decade of experience, Masoom has been featured in Vogue, CNN’s 20 under 40, and HSBC’s list of leading female entrepreneurs worldwide. She’s worked with over 500+ global brands, represented India at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, and delivered impactful talks.

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