There are some themes that feel less like a topic and more like a feeling. For our 34th issue, “The She World,” is exactly that. It is a feeling of profound gratitude, deep respect, and boundless admiration for the women in our lives and throughout history.

We set out to capture the essence of celebrating life, because to celebrate a woman is to celebrate life itself. Her journey is a testament to creation, to endurance, and to the beautiful, messy, wonderful experience of being human.

We also wanted to acknowledge the fight. We couldn’t tell the story of women without paying homage to their struggle through time. It is a story written with courage, perseverance, and an unyielding belief in a brighter tomorrow. Every freedom we enjoy today was hard-won by the women who came before us.

And so, this issue became a celebration of women’s everything. Their laughter, their wisdom, their style, their struggles, and their victories. We hope that as you read these stories of artists, leaders, and everyday heroes, you feel the same awe and inspiration that we did in creating it.
This is for the women who shape our world. Thank you for being a part of it.