Mark Hedley

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

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

Vacheron Constantin has teamed up with The Met in New York

Vacheron Constantin and New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art have launched an alliance to help preserve knowledge and skills

John Russo: down to a fine art

The shift from family lawyer to CEO of a renowned art group may not seem like an obvious one to make, but Maddox Gallery’s John Russo explains how an intellectual property case opened his eyes to a whole new world

Autumn/Winter 23 Style Guide

Want to nail your Autumn/Winter wardrobe? We have all the winning moves – from chunky knits to tasteful trench coats

Barry Bayat: “I left the City for greener pastures”

Former JP Morgan managing director Barry Bayat swapped banking for blush, launching a perfectly pitched rosé for our times

Maison Courvoisier and Yinka Ilori are keeping the summer going

Courvoisier and Yinka Ilori are bringing the sunshine to Selfridges this month with a playful bar concept and limited-edition release

Chef Knappett leaves everything on the table

In the era of The Bear, Kitchen Table is a fitting tribute to fine dining – a masterclass in gastronomy from chef James Knappett and wife Sandia Chang

Fly me to the Moon Sand

The 55m Lürssen yacht Moon Sand is now available to charter for the first time – and it has plenty of tricks up its sleeves

Forget Porsche. Buy me a Lotus

Lotus has traditionally put speed over comfort. But Mark Hedley says the new Emira is a more rounded car – and the best it’s made yet

Tudor rules the waves with new Pelagos FXD

To celebrate its partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Tudor has launched two new Pelagos FXD “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition” special editions

Rolex drops a honey for 100th Le Mans

Rolex has launched a new white gold Daytona to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Le Mans