Mark Hedley
Editorial Director
Mark Hedley is Managing Director of Threadneedle Media, the publisher of Square Mile, Foodism, Escapism, HEDGE magazines, alongside The Waterside Inn magazine. He was part of the team that founded Square Mile 20 years ago – and his day-to-day job is editing the magazine. Originally, he began his career as a photographer but rapidly realised, like many 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
Kristy Melton: “The grape is the language, but the vineyard is the voice.”
Award-winning Freemark Abbey winemaker Kristy Melton reveals her favourite bottle, greatest career memory, and the wine that changed everything
Published: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Welcome to The Cocochine: inside Mayfair’s most exciting new opening
Larry Jayasekara’s The Cocochine brings world-class cooking, remarkable produce and an outstanding wine programme to Mayfair, says Mark Hedley
Published: Monday 3rd August 2026
Inside London Hilton on Park Lane – the capital’s original skyscraper hotel
Following a multimillion-pound makeover, London Hilton on Park Lane combines storied glamour, revamped rooms and sky-high dining in one brilliantly positioned Mayfair package.
Published: Friday 31st July 2026
Inside Ynyshir: the two-Michelin-starred Welsh odyssey
Ynyshir is no ordinary fine-dining restaurant. Mark Hedley experiences Gareth Ward’s boundary-pushing 30-course menu in the wilds of Wales. Best come hungry…
Published: Sunday 26th July 2026
Best of British Craftsmanship 2026
From local design to homegrown craftsmanship, we’ve spotlighted some of the most exciting brands and products to come from the UK this year
Published: Thursday 9th July 2026
Luca Faloni: patience, precision and pride
Luca Faloni discusses Italian craftsmanship, timeless menswear and why good taste means buying fewer, better things
Published: Tuesday 30th June 2026
The biggest news about the new Tudor “Bumblebee” is not the colour
Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” is its first yellow-faced watch since the 1990s – but what’s most exciting is actually its size
Published: Friday 26th June 2026
Thom Barnett: “I never learned the rules”
Mamnick founder Thom Barnett talks Sheffield steel, cycling, British craft and building a menswear brand outside the fashion cycle.
Published: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026
From champagne and single malt to swimwear and sake, our Father’s Day gift guide rounds up the best luxury gifts for dads with taste
Published: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Spring/Summer 2026 Style Guide
Spring dressing is about lightness, not loss of substance. Our SS26 edit champions clothes and accessories that travel well, wear hard and feel right – whether your plans involve city streets, desert roads or salt air
Published: Thursday 11th June 2026
Renault 5 Turbo 3E: inside Renault’s wild electric reboot
Inspired by the cult 1980s original, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings supercar power, dramatic design and EV technology to one of the brand’s most beloved models
Published: Wednesday 29th April 2026
The Patina wax field jacket is a smarter, sustainable take on a menswear staple
Patina has updated the classic field jacket in repurposed waxed cotton, creating a limited-edition outerwear drop with real individuality
Published: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Francesco Russo: “Our customers are looking for versatility, ease, and understated elegance”
As Boglioli continues its global revival, CEO Francesco Russo reflects on authenticity, garment-dyeing and the understated codes defining modern menswear
Published: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Emelia Hartford: “I am most at peace when I am acting or racing”
Emelia Hartford doesn’t stay in one lane for long. The racer, builder and actor discusses carving out credibility in motorsport and Hollywood – and why car culture deserves its own platform
Published: Thursday 19th March 2026
Why Da Terra is (still) my favourite London restaurant
Two Michelin stars, global influences and fearless flavours. Mark Hedley revisits Da Terra to see why it continues to set the benchmark
Published: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Why The Stafford is the London hotel real Londoners rate
Flying under the radar in St James’s, The Stafford combines clubby charm, historic bars, refined rooms and discreet luxury for those in the know
Published: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Why Fifty Two at Rudding Park is all the reason you need to escape London
Rudding Park is a North Yorkshire hotel delivering one of the most compelling dining experiences in the country. The spa may draw you in, but Fifty Two is what seals the deal.
Published: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
The Ozen Collection raises the all-inclusive bar in the Maldives
From catamaran arrivals to over-water villas, world-class dining and reef adventures, this is a deep dive into Ozen Collection’s all-inclusive take on Maldivian bliss
Published: Monday 2nd February 2026
My kingdom for a horse: best Chinese New Year watches
The Fire Horse is one of the zodiac’s most evocative signs. These watchmakers have responded with limited editions that balance symbolism with substance.
Published: Friday 30th January 2026
How Taylor Swift made me a better dad
A middle-aged sceptic, an eight-year-old Swiftie and one revelatory album – how Taylor Swift became a bridge between father and daughter