Justine Picardie
Justine Picardie is the author of seven books, including the international bestsellers Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture and Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life. Previously the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, she was an investigative journalist for the Sunday Times, columnist for the Telegraph, editor of the Observer Magazine and features director of Vogue. Her latest book is Fashioning the Crown: A Story of Power, Conflict and Couture.
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5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - February 2026
5x15's 2026 season continues in February with more remarkable speakers and gripping stories.
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - February 2026
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Join 5x15 in September to hear about the world of animal senses, a murky tale of invention & murder, the power of recovery, Coco Chanel, and the unsung heroes who created the OED.
Join 5x15 for a thought-provoking evening with an eclectic lineup of writers, thinkers and activists.