Isabelle joins from POP Magazine, where she has played a key role as executive and fashion director since the magazine's relaunch in 2009.
Her previous fashion credentials also include three years as Fashion Editor at former Berlin-based magazine QVEST and contributions in L'Uomo Vogue, Arena Homme Plus and Interview Russia.
Isabelle will take the lead in developing Wallpaper's fashion content across print, digital and beyond.
Wallpaper* editor-in-chief Tony Chambers says: “We are thrilled to welcome Isabelle's vision, intelligence, creativity and professionalism to the already brilliant fashion team at Wallpaper*. She is the right person at the right time.”
Isabelle Kountoure comments: "I've always admired Wallpaper* and it is exciting for me to be joining a publication that is renowned internationally for its directional design, architecture and lifestyle content. As Fashion Director I would like to strengthen and further develop its fashion vision, in tune with the unique identity of Wallpaper*. To me Wallpaper* is a magazine that doesn't compromise and I look forward to working closely with the team on creating a strong and unique international fashion voice."
Isabelle will be heading up the fashion team of fashion editors Ursula Geisselmann and Mathew Stevenson-Wright and will take up the post on 17 September 2012.
