Tatler

Clement Shorter, a British journalist and Bronte scholar, launched The Tatler on July 3, 1901. The title borrowed its name from Richard Steele's 18th-century literary journal. From the start, the magazine covered high society balls, charity events, and fashion, with cartoons by artists like H. M. Bateman. In 1940 it absorbed Bystander and became The Tatler and Bystander, then rebranded to London Life in 1965 before returning to Tatler in 1968.

Condé Nast acquired the magazine in 1982. Past editors include Mark Boxer, Tina Brown, Libby Purves, Geordie Greig, and Kate Reardon. Richard Dennen has been editor-in-chief since 2018. The British edition is published from the Adelphi building in London. Hong Kong Tatler launched in 1977 but soon separated from the British edition. Tatler Russia ran from 2008 until 2022, when it shut down after the invasion of Ukraine. As of 2026, the British edition is the only Condé Nast-published Tatler; Tatler Asia operates as a separate entity.

Tatler positions itself as the bible for the global jet set, targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and cultural influencers. Its advertising model emphasizes brand prestige rather than direct sales, and it hosts exclusive events with luxury partners like Tiffany & Co. The magazine's editorial authority makes it a status symbol for featured brands. [edit]