Penny Martin
Editor-in-Chief, The Gentlewoman
The respected fashion editor and academic is at the helm of one of the industry’s most intellectual and informed women’s magazines.
A respected editor and academic, Penny Martin is noted within the industry for her cerebral and considered point of view. Boasting a diverse career path traversing media, academia and art curation, Martin has worked alongside fashion luminary Nick Knight as well as contributing regularly to magazines such as numerous magazines such as Fantastic Man and The Happy Reader.
Appointed in 2010 as editor in chief of The Gentlewomen, the sister publication to Fantastic Man, Martin is credited for creating and helming a publication that offers an informed and intelligent view on fashion, combined with progressive journalism and features on influential modern women. The bi-annual tome has released 19 issues to date and has featured interviews with influential women including Elena Ferrante, Beyoncé and Floriane de Saint Pierre .
Graduating from Glasgow University with a degree in history of art, Martin studied at Manchester University where she completed a course in museum studies, and curated at the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television. Her career in media began when approached by photographer Nick Knight in 2001 to work on his fashion broadcasting site SHOWstudio.com, where she stayed as editor-in-chief for seven years. Martin also worked at the University of Arts in London as chair of the Fashion Imagery department at London College of Fashion from 2008 to 2011.
Career History
Editor-in-Chief
2010 - Present
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BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
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BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Pop Quiz | This Week’s Answers
Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Penny Martin of The Gentlewoman, Sarah's Bag, Fashion Revolution Day, and more.
Pop Quiz | This Week’s Answers
Answers to our Pop Quiz, which covers Penny Martin of The Gentlewoman, Sarah's Bag, Fashion Revolution Day, and more.
Penny Martin: ‘I’m Interested in How Modern Women Live’
The Gentlewoman is known for its mix of glamour, pragmatism, modernity and warmth. BoF sits down with Penny Martin to discuss her role as editor-in-chief, the magazine’s DNA, and why the future is not about social media.
Penny Martin: ‘I’m Interested in How Modern Women Live’
The Gentlewoman is known for its mix of glamour, pragmatism, modernity and warmth. BoF sits down with Penny Martin to discuss her role as editor-in-chief, the magazine’s DNA, and why the future is not about social media.
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The Artful Rejina Pyo
Seoul-born designer Rejina Pyo combines graphic inspirations from abstract art with an elegant, subtle femininity for a winning collection of deceptively simple, contemporary-priced pieces that have struck a chord with influential retailers.
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Can Rebekka Bay Save Gap?
Once one of the world’s most successful specialty retailers, Gap has been mired in decline for over a decade. Following a series of cost-cutting measures, will the arrival of creative director Rebekka Bay and a new focus on product help the American retail giant get back on its feet?
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