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 over her 20 year career 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. Her 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 regularly 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: This is my secret for effortless 'one and done' summer outfits
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It-List: I'm planning a European getaway—6 holy-grail items in my carry-on
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Andrea's It-List: 6 dresses to get you through any occasion
By Andrea Thompson
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Andrea's It-List: 6 practical (and stylish) fitness staples that everyone should own
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Andrea's It-List: 6 versatile pieces that will get you through the summer season
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Andrea's It-List: 6 luxe pieces to create the perfect 'power look'
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Shakira: On music, motherhood and reclaiming her power
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Ever wondered what an editor packs for PFW? Andrea Thompson shares her handbag essentials
From radiance-boosting beauty to innovative tech, here are the editor-approved must-haves
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Wellness Escapes: Why Kuda Villingili, Maldives is the best kept secret for spa lovers
Head here for elevated surf and spa experiences plus gourmet dining and powder-white beaches.
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Jennifer Lawrence was just announced as the face of Longines’ new watch for women
'I think elegance always looks better when it's a little more effortless'
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Wellness Escapes: Byblos St Tropez just became a leading health retreat and here’s why
Head for an expert-lead health programme and luxurious surroundings.
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Meet the pro surfers changing the tide for women in sport
Editor In Chief, Andrea Thompson, meets three Roxy Pro surfers inspiring the next generation of female athletes
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Alicia Keys: On success, identity and growing into her skin
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Obama And The 8 Other Sobbing Celebrities You Have To See
Obama isn't the only one who has shed a tear during a speech
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Francesca Hayward - Why principals matter
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Beauty empire founders Sam and Nic Chapman open up about growing up with a violent dad
"He said he would kill us all"
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7 things I wish I'd known about making a tech start-up a success
Here's how to avoid falling into the traps most tech start-ups make
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June Sarpong: 'The more women are empowered, the more men are released from the self-created bondage of patriarchy'
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Nicola Mendelsohn: 'I swear by these 7 rules for success at work'
Let the Facebook Vice President talk you through her top tips for easy career growth
By Andrea Thompson
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Xenia Tchoumi: 'Sucess is about focusing on your unique personal strengths'
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'I feel a sense of responsibility to be sustainable in my own life' - Angela Scanlon
The new face of a sustainability campaign, presenter Angela Scanlon talked to Andrea Thompson about eco anxiety, forming habits and the joy of cold showers.
By Andrea Thompson
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'I bought an electric car and it made me determined to live a more sustainable life'
Thinking of trading in your petrol-fuelled car for an electric model? Marie Claire's Editor-in-Chief Andrea Thompson reveals why she made the switch and has never looked back
By Andrea Thompson
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Editor's Letter: 'It's time to look at the structures in society that allow racism to flourish'
This article was first published in June 2020
By Andrea Thompson
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Six ways to relieve corona-crisis anxiety, by a meditation expert
Feeling the effects of Coronanxiety? We asked meditation expert Jody Shield about how to chill out in trying times
By Andrea Thompson
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Facebook’s Nicola Mendelsohn on her incurable cancer and why she’s determined to make a difference
Nicola is Facebook’s vice president EMEA, one of the most powerful women in the UK tech industry, but in 2016 she was told she had cancer. Now the 48-year-old mum of four tells Marie Claire why her new charity, Follicular Lymphoma Foundation, will help others by funding research for a cure…
By Andrea Thompson
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A beginner’s guide to kitesurfing in Mauritius
Adrenaline-pumping? Definitely. Easy to master? Not so much. Andrea Thompson hits the kitesurfing scene in the Indian Ocean to try her hand at learning to ‘ride’
By Andrea Thompson
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The Body Shop initiative that’s changing the lives of waste pickers in Bangalore
Waste pickers are some of the most deprived communities in India, but a new initiative by The Body Shop is offering them a lifeline. Andrea Thompson went to meet women in Bangalore whose lives are being transformed
By Andrea Thompson