L'Officiel Austria presents Waris Dirie on the cover of the Empowerment Issue

We are thrilled to present the Winter 2024 issue of L'Officiel Austria: The Empowerment Issue – featuring the extraordinary Waris Dirie on our cover. This issue celebrates diversity in all its forms and shows how empowerment transforms fashion, culture, and society into something greater – a reflection of our dreams, our courage, and our hope for a fairer world.

Empowerment is far more than just a word – it is a movement, an attitude, a promise. Waris Dirie embodies this power like few others. As a former top model, author, and activist, she has inspired the world not only with her beauty but above all with her unwavering commitment to women's rights. Her story reminds us of the immense strength within all of us when we empower ourselves and others.

The truth is: empowerment isn’t a trend you can wear. It’s an attitude. An attitude that carries responsibility — toward oneself, the community, and those whose voices often go unheard. This issue is an invitation: let’s work together to create a fairer and more inclusive world. Waris Dirie reminds us that change starts with each of us — and that our strongest weapon is always our own voice.

Available in print or digital, in German or English:
At the L’Officiel online shop: lofficielshop.com
On e-reader platforms like Readly
And at exclusive locations across Austria.

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Waris Dirie is wearing:

German Cover

Dress from Louis Vuitton
Dress by J’AMEMME
Jewelry by BUCHERER FINE JEWELLERY: Sautoir Peekaboo, 18K Rose Gold with Morganite and brilliant-cut Diamonds

English Cover

Dress by Louis Vuitton
Jewelry by BUCHERER FINE JEWELLERY, Necklace Manhattan, 18K Rose Gold with Tourmalines, Mandarin Garnets and Diamonds

Team Credits:

Model: Waris Dirie
Photographer: Michel Haddi
Producer: Sara Douedari
Fashion Editor: Mike York
Make-up: Selina Beutler / Products used: Pat McGrath LABS, Tom Ford Beauty and SB Beauty Care
Hair: Anne Tubanza
Interview: Sara Douedari
Photographer Assistant: Philippe Barateu
Fashion Assistant: Tanishka Kohli
Special Thanks to: Desert Flower Foundation

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