Mark Hedley

Mark Hedley

Editor

Mark Hedley is Managing Director of Threadneedle Media, the publisher of Square Mile, Foodism, Escapism and HEDGE magazines. He was part of the team that founded Square Mile magazine more than 18 years ago – and his day-to-day job is editing the title. Originally, he began his career as a photographer but rapidly realised, like most great British sportsmen, he was more suited to sitting down. He has a passion for fine wine, fast cars and luxury travel – none of which he can afford, so it’s just as well he became the editor of a luxury lifestyle magazine.

Mark Hedley's articles

The Frederique Constant x seconde/seconde is off its face

Frederique Constant handed over the keys to its Slimline Moonphase Date Manufacture; French artist seconde/seconde took it for a drive

Grantley Hall delivers Yorkshire dining at its best

When Mark Hedley left London, he had pangs for the food and drink scene he left behind – until he discovered Grantley Hall

Melanie Chester: “The wines were a lightning strike through my brain”

Award-winning winemaker Melanie Chester has worked all across Australia as well as Portugal’s Douro Valley. Now at the helm of Yarra Valley vineyard Giant Steps, she tells us what wine means to her

Spring/Summer 2024 Style Guide

Whether you want an upgrade from your old hiking rucksack, fancy some new sustainable sneakers, or finally want to invest in some proper loafers, we have all your sartorial needs in one handy guide

Montcalm East brings the future to Old Street

The City Fringe’s most stylish hotel isn’t just a cool place to stay – it’s a creative hub in its own right

The Whisky Exchange launches a new spirits marketplace in style

The Whisky Exchange is launching a new marketplace platform, The Whisky Exchange Cabinet, allowing users to buy, sell and collect some of the world’s most exceptional bottles – including an exclusive 50-year-old release from The Glenlivet

The wild calls, Lamborghini answers

A roadtrip to the French Alps in the middle of winter? Lamborghini’s Huracán Sterrato and Urus S reporting for duty

Why The Angel at Hetton is the pride of the North

After a year of opening it had a Michelin star; within three, it took second place in the National Restaurant Awards. The Angel at Hetton may be a Yorkshire institution, but it’s certainly world class, says Mark Hedley

What makes the Aston Martin DB12 the world’s first Super Tourer?

Supercar or GT? With Aston Martin’s new DB12 you can have your cake and eat it, says Mark Hedley

Patricia Gucci: “I wanted to rekindle the family’s heritage”

Patricia Gucci was born in London before a jet-set life saw her working everywhere from the US to Asia. Given her background and experience, who better to create a luxury luggage company?

BMW has gone full Beast Mode with the XM Label Red

The XM Label Red is the most powerful production BMW ever made, but is it as scary as it looks? Mark Hedley finds out

Ember Locke brings bohemian beauty to Kensington

Ember Locke, Kensington is a new aparthotel that offers a beautiful bolthole from a busy trip to the capital

Face time: Patek Philippe's fitting tribute to Philippe Stern

Patek Philippe has launched the limited-edition Minute Repeater Alarm Ref 1938P-001 to celebrate the brand’s godfather, Philippe Stern

French watch brand YEMA launches new Superman Bronze with in-house calibre

After three years of development, French watch brand YEMA presents its latest Superman watch – and you can get in on the action at the Kickstarter stage

Le Clarence delivers a masterclass in l’art de vivre

Paris fine-dining restaurant Le Clarence is designed to make you feel right at home, says Mark Hedley. (Particularly if you live in a French chateau and are married to a two Michelin-starred chef.)

Martin Murray: “We had a simple goal of making our favourite gin”

From chemical engineering to an offshore oil rig via the nuclear industry, Martin Murray has not had the most conventional of journeys into distilling. But at Dunnet Bay Distillers, he’s found his calling

Charlie Stein: “I’m a huge fan of South African wine.”

Charlie Stein, son of Rick Stein, is responsible for all wine lists across the Stein restaurants and online wine shop. We caught up with him to find out about how and why he got into the wine trade

The Ampersand Hotel is your gateway to the Royal Borough

Gin & Tonic. M&S. Kensington & Chelsea. Lots of good things are joined by an ampersand – and the boutique Ampersand hotel is waiting to be your doorway to the Royal Borough

Breguet launches new exhibition at Frieze London

Breguet continues its partnership with contemporary art fair Frieze with Somi Sim’s ‘Resisting Time’ exhibition. See it for yourself at Frieze London until 15 October

Jon Pritchard: “The watch industry gets under your skin.”

After a life-changing accident, Jon Pritchard left the Royal Navy and followed his first passion for watches. The experienced retailer tells us when it comes to picking your next timepiece, keep your mind open