Tatler UK – November 2025

Summary

Imogen Poots is "ready for her close-up" on Tatler UK's November 2025 "NEXT BRIT THING" cover, photographed by Victor Demarchelier — a 218-page issue packed with the Tatler Spa Guide 2025 (p.65), a Cruise Special (p.186) and a features section covering heiresses, islands and the scandalous Dancing Marquess. This Tatler UK November 2025 edition opens with the Bystander section covering the social season's key events.

"Greeks bearing gifts" (p.36) kicks off Bystander at Themis Zouganeli's Athens Riviera birthday. Imogen Poots features in "A Brit of a big deal" (p.134) covering her three major film roles this year. "Good fortune" introduces the countess who sold off her inheritance to help the needy. "Fort-y winks" (p.168) visits a rugged, remote island retreat for sale. "Dancing, diamonds and debt" (p.172) profiles the woman who wed the most outrageous aristocrat — the Dancing Marquess.

Fashion runs "Trend zone" (p.58), "Glamour on the rocks" (p.61) for gemstone jewellery and "Obi worn" (p.62) on Dior's Kyoto return. The Tatler Spa Guide 2025 (p.65) is a dedicated 60-page pull-out. The Cruise Special (p.186) covers QM2, wellness voyages, superyachts and the Rolex SailGP.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Bystander / Fashion / Tatler Spa Guide / Cruise Special / Features / Regulars

p.36 · Greeks bearing gifts — Themis Zouganeli celebrates her 50th on the Athens Riviera
Bystander photographs the 50th birthday celebration of Themis Zouganeli on the Athens Riviera. The guest list reads like a who's-who of European society. The cake alone was reported to cost 3,000.

p.42 · Ace of clubs — Bertie Adam is the new name to know in nightlife
Bertie Adam, son of the man behind Mahiki, opens his first nightclub venture. The profile covers his upbringing in the nightlife industry, his business plan and the new venue's design. The membership fee: 1,500 annually.

p.51 · African assembly — Behind Tate Modern's world-first Nigerian art exhibition
The curators, artists and collectors behind Tate Modern's landmark Nigerian art exhibition discuss the 3-year preparation process. The exhibition features 120 works from 40 artists across two generations.

p.58 · Trend zone — Best fashion foot forward
Tatler's monthly fashion edit covers the season's key footwear trends — from knee-high boots to pointed flats and embellished sandals. The edit includes 12 pairs across luxury and contemporary brands. The investment pair: a leather knee-high boot at 1,250 that transitions from day to evening.

p.61 · Glamour on the rocks — Shine bright at cocktail hour with gemstone-splashed rings
A jewellery edit featuring cocktail rings in coloured gemstones — emerald, sapphire, ruby and tourmaline — set in precious metals. Eight rings from Graff, Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels and independent designers. The standout: a 6-carat Ceylon sapphire ring set in platinum at 45,000.

p.65 · Tatler Spa Guide 2025
A 60-page dedicated pull-out guide covering the world's best spas and retreats, hand-picked by Tatler. Each entry includes the location, signature treatment, price range and overnight rates. The guide covers 40 spas across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The best-value entry: a Thai spa at 80 per treatment.

p.134 · A Brit of a big deal — With three major film roles this year, Imogen Poots is hitting her stride. By Julia Llewellyn Smith
Imogen Poots discusses her three upcoming films, her approach to character building and her navigation of the film industry as a British actor in Hollywood. The profile covers her preparation for each role, including accent coaching and physical training. Her daily prep: 2 hours of dialect work before each shoot day.

p.148 · That's rich — The heiress who gave up her fortune for good causes
The profile of a countess who sold off her vast inheritance to establish a charitable foundation. The feature covers the specific assets sold — a Mayfair townhouse at 12 million, a Francis Bacon painting at 8 million — and the causes she now funds.

p.168 · Fort-y winks — A night on the ultimate party island: rugged, remote and for sale
A travel feature visiting a private island fortress that is on the market for 25 million. The piece covers the island's history as a pirate stronghold, its current owner's renovation and the practicalities of living on a remote island. The heli-transfer from the mainland takes 45 minutes.

p.172 · Dancing, diamonds and debt — The woman who wed history's most outrageous aristocrat
The feature profiles the woman who married the Dancing Marquess, one of history's most scandalous aristocrats. The piece covers the extravagant lifestyle, the mounting debts and the eventual fall. The Marquess's annual spending reached 2 million at its peak.

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Editor's Take

The Tatler Spa Guide (p.65, 60 pages) is the issue's commercial engine and genuinely useful resource — 40 spas across four continents with specific pricing makes it a practical reference. The Imogen Poots profile (p.134) is solid but plays it safe for a cover story. The "Dancing, diamonds and debt" feature (p.172) is the issue's most entertaining read — a genuinely scandalous story with specific financial data (2 million annual spending). But the Bystander section runs 22 pages (p.36-57) which is excessive for social photography. The Cruise Special (p.186) feels like an add-on rather than an integrated section. Best for spa-goers and scandal-history readers; the Bystander-heavy front book may frustrate readers seeking substance.

Strengths
• Tatler Spa Guide covers 40 spas across four continents with specific pricing
• "Dancing, diamonds and debt" delivers genuine scandal with financial detail
• Imogen Poots cover is well-timed for her three-film year

Weaknesses
• Bystander section runs 22 pages of social photography before any feature content
• Cruise Special feels like an add-on rather than an integrated editorial section

Verdict: Recommended — The Spa Guide makes this a practical purchase for wellness travellers; the Dancing Marquess feature is the hidden gem.