Georgie Haigh

Writer and Editor

United Kingdom

Hello.
I am a writer, editor and content creator living in London. I have just returned from living in Sydney for 9 years, where I worked at Bauer Media in various editorial roles—most recently as Digital Managing Editor of ELLE and Harper's BAZAAR. In my free time, I enjoy reading, swimming and listening to podcasts.

Thanks for stopping by.

Contact me at [email protected]

Portfolio
Stgeorge
How BeauTex Designs drives Australian textile innovation

Like many entrepreneurs, BeauTex Designs founder Brooke Jones was confronted with one alarming yet widespread issue in her industry: the sheer volume and impact of textile waste on the environment. She discovered that not only 60% of clothing is destroyed or landfilled within a year, but that workwear is one of the biggest contributors to the issue because of its short average life span.

Rehab Management
Innovative Solutions | Rehab Management

I was commissioned to provide all copy for the website relaunch of Rehab Management Australia. It was a little out of my comfort zone in terms of the topic, but the team were incredibly supportive, and the outcome was a great success.

ELLE
This Is Why 5G Conspiracy Theories Have Escalated During Coronavirus

Why on earth are people burning down 5G phone towers? And how exactly is it linked to the coronavirus pandemic? Right now, we are being fed a lot of news about the COVID-19 outbreak and knowing what's misinformation and what's not is becoming increasingly difficult, especially on social media.

ELLE
H&M Is Collaborating With P.E Nation And We'll Take One Of Everything

Designed to be worn beyond the gym, everything features the brand's signature fashion forward take, with logo-embossed leggings, zip-up sports bras and tie-dye t-shirts, plus some recent street style favourites making the cut too. Think cycling shorts paired with an oversized sweater a la Hailey Beiber.

ELLE
A Grace Loves Lace Art Director's Dreamy Byron Wedding

Grace Loves Lace's Graphic Art Director Casey D'Assonville married her partner Rumond in the Byron Bay Hinterland last May, and the easiest part of the preparations was⁠-unsurprisingly⁠-finding her wedding dress. Despite working with a myriad of breathtaking designs, it was love at first site for Casey when the Summer dress launched.

BEAUTYDIRECTORY
09/30/2019
Beauty Consumer Research Report

In 2019, I oversaw a large research project that looked into how beauty is consumed. I presented our findings to BEAUTYDIRECTORY's most valuable clients including L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Jurlique, L'Occitane, P&G, Nude by Nature and more.

BEAUTYDIRECTORY
03/11/2018
In Conversation With Roxy Jacenko

During my role as Editor of trade website BEAUTYDIRECTORY, I sat down with Roxy Jacenko to get her advice about what makes a successful modern-day entrepreneur. From running her own PR agency, to becoming an ambassador for countless beauty brands, this is how she makes it all work.

BEAUTYDIRECTORY
Why Beauty Is Booming: A Glance At The Current State Of The Industry

Earlier this week, Euromonitor held a webinar titled: 'State of Beauty: Trends Shaping the Industry in 2019'. Described as a 'strategy briefing' by the market researcher, the webinar follows the release of some positive beauty industry insights in its report, Beauty and Personal Care: Quarterly Statement Q1 2019.

Costco Connection
12/12/2015
Stony Heart, Tender Taste

While at Pacific Magazines, I edited a number of the publisher's custom titles including The Costco Connection. I was responsible for writing, editing, commissioning and managing budgets for the quarterly magazine.