Happy 300th Birthday Tatler!
Friday, October 30th, 2009
I adore Tatler magazine. How could any gin-swilling, wellie-wearing, Queen-loving Anglophile not? For 300 years, it has chronicled aristos, politicos, the rich and the hopelessly naff–sometimes one and the same–all with its trademark cheek and intelligence. (Plus, pretty party people! And polo! And Kate Middleton!)
The website, I am sorry to report, is complete and utter crap. It exists…but barely, with no society blog (I recommend a peek at the sublime Vanity Fair Society and Style blog, Tatler editors!), no links to the articles in the magazines, no party photos…nothing. It boggles the mind–you are missing a huge opportunity, Tatler! Redesign immediately, and then you can take over the new media world for the next 300 years.
Still, you’re my favorite magazine, always and forever. Happy Birthday!
Here’s a link to photos and videos from Tatler’s 300th anniversary party…um…on the British Vogue website. (I rest my case.)




