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    Andrea Thompson

    Andrea Thompson

    Editor in Chief

    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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      The Marie Claire Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Special

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      The future is about taking a proactive approach to preserve skin health, rather than reacting to the visible signs of ageing.

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      Whether you're hosting or attending an event

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      Invest in quality pieces that you'll wear for years to come

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      Building blocks for the ultimate winter wardrobe

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      Shopping
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      There's nothing quite like the transformative power of a great coat, says Marie Claire Editor In Chief Andrea Thompson

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      Shopping
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      Andrea's It List: 7 Classic Pieces I Packed for Paris Fashion Week

      A capsule wardrobe for Paris Fashion Week

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      Andrea's It List: I curated the Ultimate Capsule for Fashion Month

      Editor approved autumn essentials

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      Andrea's It List: 12 New Season Accessories Worth Investing in This Season

      Refresh your essentials for the new season

      By Andrea Thompson

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      Your go-to guide for new season trends and the latest fashion news straight from the runway

      By Andrea Thompson

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      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

      By Andrea Thompson

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      Heatwave dressing, simplified

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