Claire Thomson-Jonville

Claire Thomson-Jonville
Born
Scotland
OccupationJournalist
TitleHead of editorial content, Vogue France (2025–present)

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

Early life

Jonville was born in Scotland.[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 following the departure of Eugénie Trochu.[8][6]

In January 2025, her appointment as Head of Editorial Content of Vogue France was announced. She entered the position on 3 February 2025.[9][10] On her appointment, Anna Wintour—then Global Editorial Director of Vogue—cited her experience as a stylist, fashion editor, and journalist, as well as her focus on French character for the publication.[3]

Timeline

Timeline of her career:

  • Deputy Editor at Self Service, 2009–2015
  • Editor-in-Chief at Self Service, 2015–2018
  • Creative Director at CTJ x Pallas,[11] 2018–2021
  • Creative Director at CTJ Creative,[6] 2018–2024
  • Editorial Director at i-D (France),[12][13] 2021–2024
  • Global Contributing Editor at Vogue,[3] 2024–present
  • Head of Editorial Content at Vogue France,[14] 2025–present
  • Head of Editorial Content at Vogue France Collections, 2025–present

Personal life

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

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. ↑ Vogue Club (2025-04-04). "Meet The Editor with Claire Thomson-Jonville, Head of Editorial Content at Vogue France". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Zhang, Tianwei (2021-09-29). "i-D Magazine Strengthens French Presence With New Hire". WWD. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  13. ↑ "i-D France renforce sa présence avec une nouvelle équipe éditoriale". L'ADN (in French). 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
  14. ↑ "Vogue France Names New Head of Editorial Content". The Business of Fashion. 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
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