Claire Thomson-Jonville

Last updated

Claire Thomson-Jonville (born 1981) [1] [2] , is a Scottish journalist and fashion editor who is currently the head of editorial content of Vogue France . [3]

Contents

Early life

Jonville was born in Scotland in 1981. [1] [2] [4] She lived in England during her childhood however later moved back to Scotland to study law at the University of Edinburgh. [5] During her time at the University of Edinburgh she also went on an exchange to Paris-Sorbonne University. [3]

When she was in school she was 'obsessed' with Vogue and the work of Corinne Day, Venetia Scott, Juergen Teller and Melanie Ward. [5]

Career

She became editor-in-chief of Self Service magazine in 2015. [6]

In 2022 she launched Out of State a series of wellness retreat pop-up events. [7] The first was in Bodrum, Turkey in 2022 followed by another at the Château de la Bourdaisière in 2023. [7]

Thomson-Jonville oversaw the December 2024/January 2025 'La Renaissance du Chic' issue of Vogue France after the departure of Eugénie Trochu. [8] [6]

In January 2025 her appointment as Head of Editorial Content of Vogue France was announced. She will enter the position on 3 February 2025. [9] On her appointment Anna Wintour said "Claire brings a depth of experience as a stylist, fashion editor and journalist, and she has an incredibly exciting vision for Vogue France. Maintaining its French character is of paramount importance to her, as is the discovery of new talent in fashion, wellness, beauty, arts, and culture. She is already off to a wonderful start and I am excited to see the title reflect her sensibility and point of view.”. [3]

Timeline

Timeline of her career:

Personal life

She currently lives in Paris with her two children. [3]

Related Research Articles

<i>Vogue</i> (magazine) American fashion and lifestyle magazine

Vogue, also known as American Vogue, is a monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers style news, including haute couture fashion, beauty, culture, living, and runway. It is part of the global collection of Condé Nast's VOGUE media.

Condé Nast is a global mass media company founded in 1909 by Condé Montrose Nast (1873–1942) and owned by Advance Publications. Its headquarters are located at One World Trade Center in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan.

<i>Teen Vogue</i> American fashion and culture magazine

Teen Vogue is an American online publication, formerly in print, launched in January 2003, as a sister publication to Vogue, targeted at teenage girls and young women. Like Vogue, it included stories about fashion and celebrities. Since 2015, following a steep decline in sales, the magazine cut back on its print distribution in favor of online content, which has grown significantly. The magazine had also expanded its focus from fashion and beauty to include politics and current affairs. In November 2017, it was announced Teen Vogue would cease in print and continue online-only as part of a new round of cost cuts. Other publications would also follow and go digital, such as InStyle. The final print issue featured Hillary Clinton on the cover, and was on newsstands on December 5, 2017.

Fashion journalism is a component of fashion media, with a focus on writing and photojournalism. Fashion journalists write about and critique fashion events and trends as well as cultivate and maintain relationships with stylists and designers. Fashion journalists are either employed full-time by a publication, or submit articles on a freelance basis. Fashion photography, which supplanted fashion illustration in the 1900s, is a type of photojournalism used in fashion journalism. The Internet has given rise to several outlets for amateur fashion journalism, such as blogs and vlogs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nina Ricci (brand)</span> Fashion house founded by Maria "Nina" Ricci

Nina Ricci is a fashion house founded by Maria "Nina" Ricci and her son Robert in Paris in 1932, and owned by the Spanish beauty and fashion group Puig since 1998.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lanvin</span> French luxury fashion house

Lanvin is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1889 by Jeanne Lanvin in Paris. It is the oldest French fashion house still in operation. Since 2018, it has been a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Lanvin Group.

<i>Vogue China</i> Chinese fashion and lifestyle magazine

Vogue China is the Chinese edition of Vogue magazine. The magazine carries a mixture of local and foreign content. The magazine is published by Condé Nast in partnership with the state-owned China Pictorial Publishing House.

<i>Vogue Italia</i> Italian edition of Vogue magazine

Vogue Italia is the Italian edition of Vogue magazine owned by Condé Nast International. In publication since 1964, it has been called the top fashion magazine in the world. The publication is currently edited by Francesca Ragazzi and was previously edited by Franca Sozzani.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Inez and Vinoodh</span> Dutch fashion photographer duo

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin are a Dutch-American fashion photographer duo, whose work has been featured in fashion magazines and advertising campaigns. They also produce independent art work.

<i>Vogue France</i> French fashion magazine

Vogue France is the French edition of Vogue magazine, formerly called Vogue Paris from its inception until 2021. The magazine started publication in 1920 and has since been regarded as one of the top fashion publications.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edward Enninful</span> Ghanaian-born English editor and stylist (born 1972)

Edward Kobina Enninful is a Ghanaian-born British editor and stylist who was editor-in-chief of British Vogue and European editorial director of Condé Nast.

Elizabeth Sulcer is an American fashion stylist known for ultra-feminine and creative high fashion stylings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Romee Strijd</span> Dutch model

Romee Strijd is a Dutch model. A former Victoria's Secret Angel, she appeared in the brand's annual fashion show from 2014 to 2018. She has worked for brands including Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors, and Carolina Herrera. She has also appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.

<i>Vogue México y Latinoamérica</i> Latin American edition of fashion magazine Vogue

Vogue México y Latinoamérica is a Mexican/Latin American fashion magazine which is an offshoot of the American Vogue magazine. The magazine is published by Condé Nast Mexico y Latinoamérica. The magazine is published in Mexico as Vogue México and in the United States and the rest of Latin America as Vogue Latinoamérica.

Kate Phelan is a British fashion journalist and stylist. She is currently the creative director of Harvey Nichols.

Lady Mary Olivia Charteris Furze is a British fashion model, DJ, and musician. She was a vocalist and keyboardist in the English electronic rock band The Big Pink.

Aya Kanai is the current Head of Editorial and Creative at Google Shopping. She is also an American fashion editor who formerly served as the Editor in Chief of Marie Claire and the Chief Fashion Director for Hearst Publications, and supervised the magazines Cosmopolitan,Seventeen, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Woman's Day. She also serves as one of the judges on the Lifetime reality TV series Project Runway: Junior. Kanai is a former Head of Content and Creator Partnerships at Pinterest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert</span> Italian fashion editor

Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert is an Italian fashion businesswoman, stylist, editor and former model. She is the Global Creative Director of Swarovski Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeanne Damas</span> Founder of Rouje (born 1992)

Jeanne Damas is a French designer, creative director, model, and founder of French fashion label Rouje.

References

  1. 1 2 "Claire Thomson-Jonville, de journaliste mode à créatrice". Le Nouvel Obs (in French). 2018-09-01. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  2. 1 2 Cavanagh, Alice (1 October 2018). "My World: Claire Thomson-Jonville". Elle UK (October 2018): 122.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Claire Thomson-Jonville Appointed Head of Editorial Content, Vogue France". www.condenast.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  4. ↑ "Paper | Massimo Dutti Portraits. Claire Thomson-Jonville". social.massimodutti.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  5. 1 2 "Self Service Editor Claire Thomson Jonville's Beauty Routine". Into The Gloss. 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  6. 1 2 3 Templeton, Lily (2025-01-17). "Condé Nast Names New Vogue France Head of Editorial Content". WWD. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  7. 1 2 Cleary, Mary (2023-02-25). "Editor Claire Thomson Jonville launches exclusive wellness retreats for creatives". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  8. ↑ Wittmer, Mark (2024-12-04). "Eugenie Trochu Departs Vogue France". The Impression. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  9. ↑ Wittmer, Mark (2025-01-17). "Vogue France Names Claire Thomson-Johnville Head of Editorial Content". The Impression. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  10. ↑ Holgate, Mark (2018-02-26). "Claire Thomson-Jonville's Collaboration With Pallas Might Be the Most Perfect Capsule Collection Ever". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  11. ↑ Zhang, Tianwei (2021-09-29). "i-D Magazine Strengthens French Presence With New Hire". WWD. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  12. ↑ "i-D France renforce sa présence avec une nouvelle équipe éditoriale". L'ADN (in French). 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  13. ↑ "Vogue France Names New Head of Editorial Content". The Business of Fashion. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.