Steph Adams
Steph Adams | |
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| Born | October 11, 1977 Perth, Western Australia |
| Alma mater | St Hildas Anglican School for Girls, Perth, Western Australia |
| Occupations | Entrepreneur, Author, Model |
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| Spouse | Joel Hamish (m. 2009–2025) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Phillip Rennel Adams Q.C (Grandfather) |
| Website | www |
Steph Adams (born October 11, 1977) is an Australian author, art director, and former model. She has worked in fashion publishing and has authored thirty books focused on women in business, wellness, and motherhood.[1][2][3][4]
Career
[edit]Adams began working as a model at age 12. In 1999, she modelled for Vogue in Greece, wearing Louis Vuitton.[5] She later transitioned into art direction and graphic design within the magazine publishing industry.[6][7][8] She reportedly held art direction and design roles for the Australian and British editions of magazines including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, GQ, and Elle.[9] In 2009, she relocated to London to work as an art editor for the fashion e-commerce company Net-a-Porter, where she reportedly contributed to the design of the brand's first print magazine.[10][11][12]
Publishing
[edit]Adams has authored thirty books and anthologies.[13]
In 2016, she co-authored Good to Glow, a recipe and wellness book featuring contributions from public figures and wellness practitioners. That same year, Adams and Australian journalist Samantha Brett co-authored The Game Changers, a collection of interviews and essays regarding career trajectories and business. Contributors included Arianna Huffington, Elle Macpherson, and Meghan Markle.[14][15][16]
Adams and Brett collaborated again in 2019 to publish The Juggle through Penguin Books. The book is reportedly a collection of essays discussing work-life balance and motherhood.[17][18]
By 2026, Adams had published 30 books.[19]
In 2025, Adams published Powerhouse A Legacy featuring Clint Eastwood, Princess Tatiana Blatnik, Cayetano Riviera, film producer Scott Steindorf, George Tomb, HRH Prince Nereides Antonio Giamundo de Bourbon, Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar of India, Susie Wolff (Head of F1 Racing), Sharlette Hambrick (Entertainment Tonight, New York), Rosanna Scotto (New York TV Anchor), Charlotte Tilbury, Rachel Zoe, Elle Macpherson, Novlene Mills (#1 Athlete sprinter), Lauren Bush and many more.[20]
Personal life
[edit]Her grandfather was Phillip Renell Adams, an Australian Queen’s Counsellor. [21]
Selected bibliography
[edit]- Good to Glow (2016)
- The Game Changers (with Samantha Brett, 2016)
- The Juggle (with Samantha Brett, 2019)
- Fashion & Style (2020)
- Fashion Icons (2020)
- Advice For Women From Women (2024)
- Powerhouse A Legacy
- Fly and Lift Others As You Fly
References
[edit]- ↑ Duffel, Rachel. "Author Steph Adams spotlights the journeys and learnings of women around the world to uplift and inspire others". Tatler Asia.
- ↑ Van, Ngoc. "Empowering Women Worldwide: The Journey of Steph Adams". Harper's Bazaar Việt Nam. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Evans, Karina (2023-12-15). "Trust in the timing of life". L'Officiel Baltic.
- ↑ "In the genes: Bianca's cancer crusade". PerthNow. 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ https://www.malvie.fr/post/interview-with-steph-adams-finding-success-in-the-fashion-industry-and-beyond.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Steph Adams returns to Perth after launching beauty line". PerthNow. 2022-04-13. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Steph Adams spills on life as an expat | beautydirectory". www.beautydirectory.com.au. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Steph Adams wore a Dior ecru wool and silk jacket with a black wool and silk skirt and a Dior bag and shoes". rain-mag.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Hobson, Franki (2021-10-26). "Steph Adams Reveals the Biggest Mistake Bloggers Make". The Carousel. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Steph Adams wore a Dior ecru wool and silk jacket with a black wool and silk skirt and a Dior bag and shoes". rain-mag.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "Steph Adams. An Author's Journey: Inspiration, Growth, and Impact". Times Monaco. 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Brett, Samantha; Adams, Steph. "Steph Adams". www.penguin.com.au. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ "时尚作家Steph Adams梦幻联动华裔天才设计师Emily Cheong". ELLE China (in Chinese (China)). 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Young, Julius (2019-07-30). "Meghan Markle accused of copying Vogue cover from 2016 book, authors call it 'a little bit disappointing'". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Friel, Mikhaila. "Meghan Markle's British Vogue cover is eerily similar to a book she contributed to 3 years ago, but the magazine says it was the editor-in-chief's idea". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Domjen, Briana. "I don't fake my front covers: Steph Adams fires back at phoney claims". The Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ "'I'm so proud of grandad Lang'". The West Australian. 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ↑ Tam, Adrienne. "Samantha Brett on her "feud" with Meghan Markle". The Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ "Steph Adams Wins a 2026 Global Recognition Award for Her Work Across Art Direction, Publishing, and Women's Empowerment". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ "Powerhouse | Austin Macauley Publishers". www.austinmacauley.com. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ Adams, Steph (2026). Phillip Rennell Adams: A Memoir. ISBN 979-8242644120.
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