Hailey Bieber Features as Vogue Australia's March Cover Star
Hailey Bieber, the 29-year-old model and entrepreneur, has been unveiled as the cover star for Vogue Australia's March edition. This high-profile feature coincides with the official launch of her Rhode skincare products in the Australian market, marking a significant expansion for her billion-dollar business empire.
Stunning Cover Variations and Exclusive Interview
The magazine showcases Bieber in three distinct cover variations, each highlighting her fashion-forward style. One cover captures her wrapped in a lush, pale pink Mugler fur coat, while another presents her wearing a massive sea foam green YSL gown adorned with elegant ruffles. The third cover offers a different perspective, emphasising her versatility as a fashion icon.
Inside the issue, Bieber participates in a unique interview format where questions are posed by members of her inner circle. High-profile contributors include Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Tate McRae, adding a personal and intimate dimension to the feature. This collaborative approach provides readers with insights into Bieber's life and career from those closest to her.
Health Scare Inspires Rhode Skincare Brand
In a revealing segment, Bieber discusses how a serious health incident in 2022 directly influenced the creation of Rhode. Shortly after suffering a mini-stroke and undergoing heart surgery, she founded the popular skincare brand. Speaking on Jake Shane's Therapuss podcast, Bieber explained, 'I think that situation made me a little bit extra hyper aware of my body, a little bit more nervous about things and staying on top of them.'
She further elaborated, 'I've just always been really focused and fascinated on health, and it was also kind of what led me to want to do Rhode. My obsession with skincare also comes from my obsession with medicine.' This connection between her health journey and entrepreneurial vision underscores the brand's foundation in wellness and self-care.
Detailed Account of the Mini-Stroke Incident
Bieber opened up about the terrifying experience on her YouTube channel in 2022, recounting how doctors informed her she had suffered a blood clot on her brain. She described the initial symptoms, saying, 'We were in the middle of talking and all of a sudden, I felt this really weird sensation that kind of like, travelled down my arm from my shoulder all the way down to my fingertips, and it made my fingertips feel really numb and weird.'
When she tried to respond to her husband Justin Bieber's concern, she found herself unable to speak. Bieber recalled, 'Justin was like, 'Are you OK?' And I just didn't respond because I wasn't sure and then he asked me again, and when I went to respond, I couldn't speak.' She added, 'The right side of my face started drooping. I couldn't get a sentence out. Everything was coming out - not even jumbled - just like, couldn't get the words out.'
Initially fearing a stroke, Bieber and her husband later learned it was a transient ischemic attack, often referred to as a mini-stroke. Fortunately, her symptoms resolved quickly. She noted, 'It definitely feels like having a stroke, except my body was able to resolve it pretty quickly and then I didn't have any more issues for the whole rest of the day and the whole rest of the time that I was in the hospital.'
Business Expansion and Personal Resilience
This Vogue Australia feature and Rhode launch follow Bieber's recent trip to Sydney, where she personally introduced her skincare line to Australian consumers. The timing highlights her dual role as a fashion influencer and savvy businesswoman, leveraging her platform to grow a brand rooted in personal health experiences.
The article paints a picture of resilience, showing how Bieber transformed a frightening health episode into a driving force for her entrepreneurial success. Her candid discussion of the mini-stroke adds depth to the cover story, connecting her public image with private challenges and triumphs.
