Frances Hedges has been appointed Editor at fortnightly fashion magazine Grazia. She joins from Harper’s Bazaar UK where she has been Deputy Editor since 2019.

In this role, Frances will oversee Grazia's editorial vision, brand voice and content strategy across print, digital and social platforms. At Harper's Bazaar, she led the title's expansion into new channels and oversaw the growth of Bazaar Privé, a membership club partnering with luxury brands. She also co-hosted flagship events including Women of the Year, the Power Dinner and the International Women's Day gala.

She has previously held roles at Elle Decoration, Net-A-Porter and Wardour.

Lauren Holleyoake, Publisher at Grazia, said: "I'm delighted to be welcoming Frances to the Grazia team. She has a clear passion for the Grazia brand and understands exactly what it takes to deliver value to readers in a fast-changing landscape."

Frances said: "I am thrilled to be joining Grazia at such a pivotal moment in its history. Having been a Grazia reader since the magazine's launch, I am hugely excited to be entrusted with the future of its platforms, which collectively have extraordinary power and reach."

Frances will commence he role October 2026.