Kay Barron (pictured) joins Harper's Bazaar with more than 12 years’ experience as a Fashion Writer having worked at the magazines Vogue, The Acne Paper and The Face and having written for news papers including the Independent, Independent on Sunday, Daily Telegraph and The Observer.
Since 2008 Kay has written for Grazia in the role of Senior Fashion News and Features Editor, covering New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks as well as editing the magazine’s website graziadaily.co.uk.
Kay, who is originally from Scotland, graduated from London’s Central Saint Martins College in 2003 and has been listed in the Observer’s Future 500 list in 2008 as a top name in Fashion & Retail, as well as nominated as ‘Communicator of the Year’ at the Scottish Fashion Awards in 2006.
Harper’s Bazaar Editor Lucy Yeoman’s says: "Kay is one of British fashion's exciting editorial talents and I am thrilled that she will now be bringing her flair, passion and knowledge to the pages of Bazaar."
Kay Barron says: “Working for such an iconic magazine, which is constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries, is what fashion publishing is all about, so I’m delighted to join the inspiring team at Harper’s Bazaar.”
In addition to Kay’s appointment, Harper’s Bazaar today announces the appointment of Vassi Chamberlain to the role of contributing Senior Editor.
Vassi joins Bazaar with a wealth of experience in journalism. Vassi started her career writing for Condé Nast’s Tatler in 1995, and was shortlisted as PPA Young New Journalist of the Year. She spent 12 years at Tatler before joining Vogue as a Contributing Editor. Vassi also works as a consultant to fashion brand Lulu & Co and regularly contributes to national newspapers including the London Evening Standard, The Times and the Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator. She is presently the London Editor of US cultural affairs website, 24h letter.
Harper’s Bazaar Editor Lucy Yeomans says: "Vassi is a brilliant writer and a charismatic interviewer. Her stories are witty, insightful and intelligently provocative. She is a wonderful addition to the Bazaar team and we are thrilled to have her on board."
Vassi Chamberlain says: “It's an absolute privilege for me to be joining such a prestigious fashion title. Lucy Yeomans has created a magazine that is praised internationally for its cutting-edge look and content and I am very excited to be joining her team.”
