Kylie's back in Vogue

She is renowned for being at the cutting edge of fashion, spawning a host of trends and even getting an exhibition dedicated to her clothes.

Now Kylie Minogue has been given the ultimate industry seal of approval - the chance to control the fashionista's bible Vogue.

The diminutive pop star has been appointed guest editor and covergirl of the Australian edition's latest issue.

It marks another step back into public life for the star after she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

In her editor's letter, Kylie thanks everyone who stood by her throughout her illness.

'Since my cancer diagnosis, my whole world changed - I have learned and experienced so much about myself and others,' she says.

'It's great to be able to make those first steps back into the life I knew before, the one I now better know.'

Kylie follows in the footsteps of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and film director Baz Luhrmann as a guest editor of Vogue Australia.

Kylie was forced to postpone the Australian leg of her Showgirl tour in May last year while she underwent surgery followed by months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

After getting the all-clear from doctors, she will resume the tour in her home country next month.