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Richard Dennen (born 30 April 1980) is a British journalist and editor of Tatler.[1] He is best known for his contributions to the fashion industry.[2][3] He previously contributed to publications including The Sunday Times, The London Evening Standard, and The Mail on Sunday.[4]

Early life and education

Dennen is the great-grandson of Field Marshal Earl Haig of Bemersyde and the son of Lyle Dennen, an Archdeacon of the Anglican Communion.[5] He attended Charterhouse before studying French Civilisation at the Paris-Sorbonne University for his gap year. He completed his education at the University of St Andrews and graduated with a degree in the History of Art.[6]

Career

Dennen began his career at Tatler, first as a young assistant and then as features editor. He moved to The Sunday Times and then the Mail on Sunday before returning to Tatler as editor in February 2018.[1] He introduced Nigerian artist Oluwole Omofemi to the international audience thorough commissioning him for the commemorative Platinum Jubilee cover of Queen Elizabeth II.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Tatler magazine appoints new editor Richard Dennen who went to university with Kate and William". London Evening Standard. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  2. ^ "The new year finds UGG in need of a reboot". The Spectator. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  3. ^ "What's Kate really like? Friends open up about future queen". CNN. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  4. ^ Kakar, Arun (1 February 2018). "Mail on Sunday journalist Richard Dennen named as new Tatler editor". Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Students' party goes with plenty of fizz". The Scotsman. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  6. ^ "New Tatler editor Richard Dennen: Tina Brown had Princess Di, I have Meghan Markle". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  7. ^ https://www.tatler.com/article/behind-the-cover-of-the-queen-artist-oluwole-omofemi-on-taking-on-the-project-of-a-lifetime
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