Kate Reardon
Encyclopedia
Kate Reardon is a British
journalist
, the current editor of Tatler
magazine.
and Stowe School
. Reardon rejected a place at Durham University to begin a career in journalism.
as its youngest ever fashion assistant, and was made fashion director of Tatler
at the age of 21, also its youngest ever. Reardon remained in this position for 9 years, before catching the attention of Vanity Fair
editor Graydon Carter, who gave her the job of contributing editor in 1999, spending eleven years in the role. Reardon has also contributed to most of the UK's national newspapers and written three columns in The Times
, who named her one of Britain's best writers.
In 2007, Reardon launched her own website called TopTips.com, giving "real tips for real women", which later became a best-selling book (translated into Russian and Indonesian, among other languages) and spawned a column in The Daily Mail and a regular slot on GMTV
. Also in 2007, Reardon was named one of London's 1000 Most Influential People by the Evening Standard
.
Reardon was appointed the editor of Tatler
on 20 December 2010, and is the 17th editor since the magazine's relaunch in 1901.
, former Spectator editor Matthew D'Ancona
, and former executive M&S chairman Sir Stuart Rose.
Reardon has a Mews house in South Kensington
, and following her split from Sir Stuart Rose, bought a cottage in Wiltshire
. A keen horse-rider, after buying her own horse which she keeps in Wiltshire, she took part in Glorious Goodwood's first ever Celebrity Ladies Race.
Reardon is a major fundraiser for Cancer Research UK
and was elected a Member in 2007. Her fundraising efforts have included hosting the Great Girl's lunch at the Westbury hotel.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, the current editor of Tatler
Tatler
Tatler has been the name of several British journals and magazines, each of which has viewed itself as the successor of the original literary and society journal founded by Richard Steele in 1709. The current incarnation, founded in 1901, is a glossy magazine published by Condé Nast Publications...
magazine.
Early life
Reardon was born to London architect Patrick Reardon in New York. Her education, however, was 'thoroughly British', attending Garden House, Bute House, Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeCheltenham Ladies' College
The Cheltenham Ladies' College is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.-History:The school was founded in 1853...
and Stowe School
Stowe School
Stowe School is an independent school in Stowe, Buckinghamshire. It was founded on 11 May 1923 by J. F. Roxburgh, initially with 99 male pupils. It is a member of the Rugby Group and Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The school is also a member of the G20 Schools Group...
. Reardon rejected a place at Durham University to begin a career in journalism.
Career
Reardon began her career on the US edition of Vogue (magazine)Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
as its youngest ever fashion assistant, and was made fashion director of Tatler
Tatler
Tatler has been the name of several British journals and magazines, each of which has viewed itself as the successor of the original literary and society journal founded by Richard Steele in 1709. The current incarnation, founded in 1901, is a glossy magazine published by Condé Nast Publications...
at the age of 21, also its youngest ever. Reardon remained in this position for 9 years, before catching the attention of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
editor Graydon Carter, who gave her the job of contributing editor in 1999, spending eleven years in the role. Reardon has also contributed to most of the UK's national newspapers and written three columns in The Times
The Times
The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register . The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers Limited, a subsidiary since 1981 of News International...
, who named her one of Britain's best writers.
In 2007, Reardon launched her own website called TopTips.com, giving "real tips for real women", which later became a best-selling book (translated into Russian and Indonesian, among other languages) and spawned a column in The Daily Mail and a regular slot on GMTV
GMTV
GMTV was the national Channel 3 breakfast television contractor, broadcasting in the United Kingdom from 1 January 1993 to 3 September 2010. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of ITV plc. in November 2009. Shortly after, ITV plc announced the programme would end...
. Also in 2007, Reardon was named one of London's 1000 Most Influential People by the Evening Standard
Evening Standard
The Evening Standard, now styled the London Evening Standard, is a free local daily newspaper, published Monday–Friday in tabloid format in London. It is the dominant regional evening paper for London and the surrounding area, with coverage of national and international news and City of London...
.
Reardon was appointed the editor of Tatler
Tatler
Tatler has been the name of several British journals and magazines, each of which has viewed itself as the successor of the original literary and society journal founded by Richard Steele in 1709. The current incarnation, founded in 1901, is a glossy magazine published by Condé Nast Publications...
on 20 December 2010, and is the 17th editor since the magazine's relaunch in 1901.
Personal life
Reardon has previously dated Rupert Fairfax, Old Etonian aide to Prince Charles, actor Samuel WestSamuel West
Samuel Alexander Joseph West is an English actor and theatre director. He is perhaps best known for his role in Howards End and his work on stage. He also starred in the award-winning play ENRON...
, former Spectator editor Matthew D'Ancona
Matthew d'Ancona
Matthew d'Ancona is a British journalist. A former deputy editor of The Sunday Telegraph, he was appointed editor of The Spectator in February 2006, a post he retained until August 2009.-Early life:...
, and former executive M&S chairman Sir Stuart Rose.
Reardon has a Mews house in South Kensington
South Kensington
South Kensington is a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. It is a built-up area located 2.4 miles west south-west of Charing Cross....
, and following her split from Sir Stuart Rose, bought a cottage in Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
. A keen horse-rider, after buying her own horse which she keeps in Wiltshire, she took part in Glorious Goodwood's first ever Celebrity Ladies Race.
Reardon is a major fundraiser for Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a cancer research and awareness charity in the United Kingdom, formed on 4 February 2002 by the merger of The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Its aim is to reduce the number of deaths from cancer. As the world's largest independent cancer...
and was elected a Member in 2007. Her fundraising efforts have included hosting the Great Girl's lunch at the Westbury hotel.
Books
- Top Tips for Girls (Headline, 2008)
- Top Tips for Life (Headline, 2010)
- Your Mother Was Right (Three Rivers Press, 2010)