Jo Ellison
Editor, HTSI, and assistant editor, Financial Times
Jo Ellison is editor of HTSI, the Financial Times luxury magazine formerly called How To Spend It, and an assistant editor of the FT. She joined the paper in 2014 as fashion editor.
| Role | Editor, HTSI; assistant editor, Financial Times |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Financial Times |
| Based in | London |
| Beat | Fashion, luxury, lifestyle |
| Previously | FT fashion editor; features director, British Vogue; The Independent |
Who is Jo Ellison?
Jo Ellison is a London based fashion journalist and editor. She leads HTSI, the Financial Times weekend luxury and lifestyle magazine, and was promoted to assistant editor of the FT in July 2021.
Career
Ellison began her career at the Irish Examiner. She then became features editor at The Independent, where she also wrote arts reviews. In 2008 she joined British Vogue as features editor and later became features director. In 2014 she joined the Financial Times as fashion editor, succeeding Vanessa Friedman. She was later deputy editor of FT Weekend, and in 2019 succeeded Gillian de Bono as editor of How To Spend It, now HTSI.
Coverage
Her work covers fashion and luxury from both creative and business angles. Areas include:
- Designer collections and fashion weeks
- Luxury brands and the people who lead them
- Style, design and lifestyle for an affluent readership
At HTSI she oversees a magazine that combines fashion, interiors, travel and culture, and she continues to write columns and interviews for the FT.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jo Ellison?
Jo Ellison is editor of the Financial Times magazine HTSI and an assistant editor of the FT.
What does Jo Ellison write about?
She covers fashion, luxury and lifestyle, including designer collections, fashion weeks and luxury brands.