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Mark Holgate is a British-born fashion writer, editor, and critic based in the United Kingdom.[1] Notably, he was at American Vogue for 23 years, latterly as the Global Network Lead and US Fashion News Director, US Vogue, covering runway shows, profiling industry figures (designers, models, editors, art directors, stylists, authors, and book publishers) and the intersection of and the evolving fashion and culture across Vogue’s print and digital platforms.
Early life and education
[edit]Holgate was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, before studying for a BA (Hons) in the History of Modern Art, Design and Film at the University of Northumbria in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and then going on to complete his MA in History of Design at the Royal College of Art/Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It was at this time he interned at British Vogue, working for the publication’s Fashion Features Director, Lisa Armstrong.[1]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Holgate began his journalism career in London in 1996, working at British Vogue on fashion features and styling-oriented editorial content.[2] He subsequently joined New York magazine in 1999, where he served as a Fashion Director based in New York City, sharpening his footprint in American fashion journalism, and building relationships across the United States and Europe.
Vogue and mainstream magazine roles
[edit]In 2003, Holgate joined the American edition of Vogue, initially as Senior Fashion Writer. By 2010 he became Fashion News Director of the publication, overseeing global fashion news coverage, runway editorial and designer profiles across print and digital platforms.[3] His byline has appeared in multiple national and international editions of Vogue.[4][5] Holgate has also contributed to fashion and cultural commentary outlets beyond the magazine sphere, where his speciality is the nexus of style and culture.[6]
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
[edit]For sixteen years, Holgate was a judge on the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, an initiative launched in 2003 to support emerging American designers. Many US designers have participated in the fund, including Proenza Schouler, Telfar, Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Joseph Altuzarra, Christopher John Rogers, Aurora James of Brother Vellies, and Thom Browne.[7][8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Boardman, Mickey (7 July 2025). "Mark Holgate on the Enduring Legacy of Indie Fashion Magazines". PAPER. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ Brook, Stephen (13 May 2008). "Times turns to US Vogue for mag editor". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Holgate". Muck Rack. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Holgate". British Vogue. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Holgate". Vogue Scandinavia. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Holgate". REDEF. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "The 125 Most Unforgettable Fashion Shows Ever – Mark Holgate". Vogue. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Mark Holgate – Latest Articles". Vogue. Retrieved 11 November 2025.