Richard Dennen

Richard Dennen (born c.1980) is a British journalist and editor of Tatler since 2018.^[1] He is best known for his contributions to the fashion industry.^[2][3] He previously contributed to publications including The Sunday Times, The London Evening Standard, and The Mail on Sunday.^[4]

Early life and education

Dennen is the great-grandson of Field Marshal Earl Haig of Bemersyde and the son of Lyle Dennen, an Archdeacon of the Anglican Communion.^[5] He attended Charterhouse before studying French Civilisation at the Paris-Sorbonne University for his gap year. He completed his education at the University of St Andrews and graduated with a degree in the History of Art.^[6]

Career

Dennen began his career at Tatler, first as a young assistant and then as features editor. He moved to The Sunday Times and then the Mail on Sunday before returning to Tatler as editor in February 2018.^[1] He introduced Nigerian artist Oluwole Omofemi to the international audience thorough commissioning him for the commemorative Platinum Jubilee cover of Queen Elizabeth II.^[7]