
Andrea Thompson
Andrea Thompson is Editor in Chief at Marie Claire UK and was named by We are the City as one of the UKs top 50 trailblazers for her work championing gender equality. She sits on the committee of the British Society of Magazine Editors where she acts as Chair.
Andrea has worked as a senior journalist for a range of publications for over 20 years including The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, Channel 4, Glamour and Grazia. At Marie Claire UK, Andrea oversees content, strategy, events and campaigns across fashion, beauty and the brand's purpose pillars. She is passionate about telling the stories of those traditionally marginalised by the mainstream media and oversaw a feature about rape in the Congo that won Marie Claire an Amnesty Media Award. Andrea's weekly newsletter and column Andreas It List showcases her curated edit of the very best in fashion and beauty. She is a keen advocate of women's empowerment, sustainability and diversity and is a regular speaker at events. She also mentors young women from under represented communities trying to break into the media industry. Follow her on instagram at @andreacanwrite
Latest articles by Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 14 Chic Essentials I’m Packing For France
Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson shares her holiday must-haves
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 15 All-Weather, Transeasonal Pieces I Swear By
Marie Claire's Editor In Chief rounds up her everyday essentials, whatever the weather
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 10 Dresses to Get You Through This and Every Summer
Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson shares her ultimate summer dress edit
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: How I Take My Outfit From Plain To Polished In Seconds
Andrea Thompson shares the finishing touches that instantly lift her look
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Andrea's It List: Dressing in This Heat Is Tricky—These Are the Pieces I Swear By Every Summer
Heatwave dressing, simplified
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 11 Paris Non-negotiables
Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson rounds up her top Paris essentials
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: I’m Already Planning My Wimbledon Outfit—Here’s What’s Coming With Me
Wimbledon is just around the corner—this is what Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson is taking with her
By Andrea Thompson
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My 6 favourite jewellery picks from our Watches and Jewellery Special
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson reveals the jewellery pieces she's currently loving
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 8 investment pieces
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson reveals her essentials list for the event season
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: My summer shoe edit: chic finds for every occasion
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson shares her favourite shoes for every occasion
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 7 wardrobe staples getting me through this heatwave
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief rounds up her warm weather essentials
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 sportswear pieces I rely on to keep me motivated
Luxury activewear that will make you want to stick to your exercise goals.
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: Finishing touches that elevate any outfit
Don't underestimate the power of accessories that make your outfit pop
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: Quick 'one and done' outfits
Multi-tasking pieces you'll wear again and again
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 7 luxe spring wardrobe essentials (and affordable alternatives)
Timeless investment pieces, whether you want to spend or splurge
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Andrea's It List: 6 gifts any mum would be pleased to receive this Mother’s Day
My personal wish list for this Sunday or any time of the year
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Andrea's It List: 7 fresh must-haves I’m wearing this Spring
Spring has arrived, along with some new season must-haves
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 10 fashion staples I packed to conquer Paris Fashion Week
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson shares her handy must haves from Fashion Month
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 spring trends I'm embracing without overhauling my entire wardrobe
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson rounds up her favourite investment pieces for the new season
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 pay day picks to elevate your style for the year ahead
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 warm essentials you'll live in this winter
Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief, Andrea Thompson, rounds up her winter essentials
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 8 of my favourite basics I’m taking into 2025
Essential investment pieces from Editor-In-Chief Andrea Thompson
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 essentials that help me stay active through winter
Fitness and wellness must-haves
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 10 holy-grail items I'm using to recharge over the break
Self-care essentials
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 timeless party dresses for every event this season
Party season is in full swing
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It List: 6 thoughtful gifts I’m wrapping up for my favourite people
My personal gift list
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Power Summit: why education and allyship is key to ending violence against women and girls
By Andrea Thompson