It all started when the venerable publishing house Conde Nast announced some major changes to their editorial staffs in April. Conde Nast named Stephen Drucker as editor-in-chief of Town&Country; Newell Turner as editor-in-chief of House Beautiful; and Dara Caponigro as editor-in-chief of Veranda. Mr. Drucker was previously the editor of House Beautiful.
Then long time Architectural Digest Editor Paige Rense Noland announced her retirement. The biggest news was when Conde Nast lured Elle Decor‘s Editor in Chief, Margaret Russell, to Architectural Digest. Word in the media is that Conde Nast is banking on Ms. Russell to give Arch Digest a much needed overhaul.
The final piece of the editorial puzzle was placed this week when Michael Boodro was named as Ms. Russell’s successor at Elle Decor. The thought is that Mr. Boodro will keep the magazine on its current course. Elle Decor seems to be one of the few magazines that has thrived during the past couple of years.
It will be interesting to watch the changes the new editors will make. Will these surviving magazines prevail? Certainly, their strong influence is felt throughout the design world.
Editorial Shuffle
Aug26
For all of us who love reading national shelter magazines, the past several years have brought about many changes. The sluggish economy, among other factors, has resulted in the demise of many magazines including House & Garden, Metropolitan Home, Domino and O at Home. As a result, there has been a tremendous shuffle amongst magazine editors.
It all started when the venerable publishing house Conde Nast announced some major changes to their editorial staffs in April. Conde Nast named Stephen Drucker as editor-in-chief of Town&Country; Newell Turner as editor-in-chief of House Beautiful; and Dara Caponigro as editor-in-chief of Veranda. Mr. Drucker was previously the editor of House Beautiful.
Then long time Architectural Digest Editor Paige Rense Noland announced her retirement. The biggest news was when Conde Nast lured Elle Decor‘s Editor in Chief, Margaret Russell, to Architectural Digest. Word in the media is that Conde Nast is banking on Ms. Russell to give Arch Digest a much needed overhaul.
The final piece of the editorial puzzle was placed this week when Michael Boodro was named as Ms. Russell’s successor at Elle Decor. The thought is that Mr. Boodro will keep the magazine on its current course. Elle Decor seems to be one of the few magazines that has thrived during the past couple of years.
It will be interesting to watch the changes the new editors will make. Will these surviving magazines prevail? Certainly, their strong influence is felt throughout the design world.
It all started when the venerable publishing house Conde Nast announced some major changes to their editorial staffs in April. Conde Nast named Stephen Drucker as editor-in-chief of Town&Country; Newell Turner as editor-in-chief of House Beautiful; and Dara Caponigro as editor-in-chief of Veranda. Mr. Drucker was previously the editor of House Beautiful.
Then long time Architectural Digest Editor Paige Rense Noland announced her retirement. The biggest news was when Conde Nast lured Elle Decor‘s Editor in Chief, Margaret Russell, to Architectural Digest. Word in the media is that Conde Nast is banking on Ms. Russell to give Arch Digest a much needed overhaul.
The final piece of the editorial puzzle was placed this week when Michael Boodro was named as Ms. Russell’s successor at Elle Decor. The thought is that Mr. Boodro will keep the magazine on its current course. Elle Decor seems to be one of the few magazines that has thrived during the past couple of years.
It will be interesting to watch the changes the new editors will make. Will these surviving magazines prevail? Certainly, their strong influence is felt throughout the design world.
