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
In praise of wagyu: welcome to Tokimeitē
Japanese restaurant Tokimeitē offers a master class in kaiseki fine dining – its wagyu beef alone making it worth a visit
Published: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Indian fine dining has just gone up a level (again!)
Kutir is Rohit Ghai's new fine-dining Indian restaurant in Chelsea. Given Ghai's impressive success at Gymkhana and Jamavar, is his first solo project up to scratch?
Published: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Rev up the most exclusive Aston Martin in the world
Celebrate the historic 1959 Aston Martin Le Mans win by driving this beautiful green machine – only 24 of the DBS 59 will be built
Published: Tuesday 8th January 2019
The humanity of conflict: portraits from the Syrian Civil War
Portrait photographer Joey L spent several years documenting the Syrian Civil War, but his images weren’t ever intended to be a report of conflict – rather a tool to enable the story of the ongoing fight to be told from a Kurdish point of view
Published: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Audi’s first electric car is more than just an E-SUV – it’s the future of driving
The new Audi e-tron might sound like a spaceship from a sci-fi blockbuster, but on the sand dunes of Abu Dhabi we found this futuristic EV to be a surprisingly engaging drive
Published: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Tod's has invented a new type of shoe
Is it a shoe? Is it a sneaker? Neither – welcome to the shoeker, the latest release from Tod's
Published: Friday 7th December 2018
M Threadneedle Street is more than a great steak restaurant
The Himalayan salt chamber at M Threadneedle is a key part of ensuring the steak on your plate is every bit as fine as you’d expect, but it’s not just about the meat at this suave City spot, says Mark Hedley
Published: Monday 3rd December 2018
Don't let Sir Norman Foster's 1,000ft Tulip penetrate London's skyline
If the Gherkin was seen as risque when it was first built, Sir Norman Foster's latest application to the City of London planning department is outright x-rated
Published: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Could the Jaguar I-PACE topple Tesla?
The vital statistics for Jaguar’s debut EV make for exciting reading. Mark Hedley gets behind the wheel to see if the reality lives up to the numbers. Batteries are included…
Published: Monday 26th November 2018
Sustainable fashion meets British craftsmanship: meet Archie Foal
British fashion label Archie Foal puts sustainability at its core: British craftsmen making iconic pieces that are made to last
Published: Friday 16th November 2018
The fastest made-to-measure tailors in London
Savile Row quality without the time constraints or high costs: Edit Suits Co is making its mark in the City as the fastest tailors in town
Published: Thursday 15th November 2018
Join the Chipping Norton set in style at Bruern Cottages
You may not be a media mogul or former prime minister, but that doesn’t mean you can’t weekend with them. Bruern Cottages is your gateway to the Cotswolds life
Published: Wednesday 7th November 2018
The only ski wear you’ll ever need
Decent ski wear not only lasts a lifetime, it can save your life, too. Or, at the least, save your holiday. This is our pick of the best ski wear of 2018
Published: Monday 5th November 2018
Best job in the world: Max Chilton, IndyCar driver
Ex-Formula 1 driver Max Chilton is now taking IndyCar by storm, having lead last year’s Indy 500. He tells us what life’s like in the fast lane
Published: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Lifetime Achievement Award | Square Mile Watch Awards 2018
The first ever recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award is a managing director who has dedicated almost 20 years of his life to furthering his brand. He has shepherded the Swiss watch manufacturer through economic crises and the rise of the internet with unwavering passion and enthusiasm. That man is Patek Philippe's Mark Hearn, writes Mark Hedley
Published: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
McLaren 570S is a technological masterpiece that puts the fun in functional
The McLaren 570S was a superb car as a coupé, but Mark Hedley finds the spider even more impressive
Published: Monday 15th October 2018
Meet Stephanie Pfriender Stylander: the photographer who made Kate Moss
Photographer Stephanie Pfriender Stylander speaks to Mark Hedley about the nuances of her profession, and how she goes about shooting the planet’s most famous faces
Published: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Overfinch Range Rovers are a perfect medley of beauty and beast
Put some power in your drive... Overfinch Range Rovers are a perfect medley of beauty and the beast
Published: Monday 1st October 2018
What do Mick Jagger, Kate Moss and the Queen have in common? All holiday in Mustique
Mustique is an island favoured by the rich and famous for good reason – it’s the ultimate place to get away from it all in style
Published: Monday 24th September 2018
How to make the world's best shoes
Each pair of Crockett & Jones shoes is the result of traditional British artisan craftsmanship at its finest. Mark Hedley goes behind the scenes at the company’s Northampton factory to see the meticulous process in action