About Us
Riddle is a UK focused lifestyle magazine looking to prove craft, quality and style should be staples for all. We aspire to demystify the luxury world; from cars to food via men’s style, Riddle will help you find that timeless sense of elegance.
Andy Barnham
An expat brat by upbringing, Andy’s wandering life led him into the British Army, where his interest in photography developed whilst on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He traded in his rifle for a camera and trained his sights on Savile Row. Today his client list reads like a who’s who of London menswear including Anderson & Sheppard, Henry Poole, Huntsman, Drakes, John Lobb and Turnbull & Asser.
Rupert Watkins
Rupert attended RMA Sandhurst before commissioning into the Royal Artillery and serving for seven years. His long term interest in bespoke menswear was further piqued by going to Savile Row tailors for his uniforms. Aside from this, he has a keen interest in 18th and 19th Century British art and is an enthusiastic - if highly inexpert - polo player.
Marc Stickley
A self-professed petrol head, Marc's passion for automotive extends beyond aircraft to encompass cars and motorbikes. In fact, anything with an engine and his buttons are well and truly pushed. Contributing for Riddle has allowed Marc to unleash his inner Clarkson (the driving and commentary side at least) and fulfil a boyhood dream. When not driving, Marc is settling in to village life in Somerset with his wife Toni and their two daughters Millie and Sophie.
Sam Clark
Sam began his design career in packaging before moving into publishing at Thames & Hudson. He specialised in fashion and graffiti titles, designing Savile Row by James Sherwood and Graffiti World by Nicholas Ganz. Sam then left London for a life in the tropics, moving to Singapore for several years where he was art director of Revolution and The Rake magazines. Returning to the UK in 2013, Sam co-founded the design studio By the Sky Design.
Marion Graham
Originally from Newcastle, Marion has worked in business development and marketing for 10 years. Before joining Riddle, she has served as Marketing Director for some large and well known industrial manufacturers, gaining accounts with many key global brands in the luxury sector. Her career in marketing began at BMW Park Lane as Marketing Manager for Tax Free and Diplomatic Sales - a role she relished, with her having being a devoted petrol head from an early age.
Tammy Orr
Tammy was recently Director of IT and Information Management for an international human rights charity. She studied Computer Science and is pursuing a degree in Law. She has a keen interest in human-centred design and developed the Riddle website.
Coriander Stuttard
Coriander’s interest in music began when she started playing the violin aged 4. Having graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she worked at the Wigmore Hall and Philharmonia Orchestra before joining BBC Radio 3’s production team where she led and oversaw the content for the Beethoven and Bach Experiences. A born and bred Londoner, Coriander also uses her interest in art and culture generally to make the most of galleries, concerts and restaurants in the capital.
Guy Shepherd
Guy Shepherd is a contributing writer and the sales director for Mayfair jewellers GUY&MAX.
Ian Buxton
Ian Buxton is one of the UK’s best-known and most highly regarded spirits writers. His work appears in a wide variety of trade and consumer titles and he has written some 10 books on whisky, including the best-selling 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die and its two sequels. He is currently writing a book on gin.
John Galt
An avid writer and blogger of timepieces of all kinds, from everyday timepieces to modern luxury Haute Horology, favorite brands being HYT and Greubel Forsey that push the boundaries of modern watch-making. Always keeping a keen interest in the UK watch scene with the many emerging brands and timepiece’s. Currently contributing watch related articles for online publications in the UK and USA.
Jonathan Phang
Renowned agent Jonathan Phang, began his career three decades ago, managing some of the world’s most influential fashion models and photographers, including Jerry Hall, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks and Liv Tyler.Jonathan grew up in a Chinese-Caribbean household, in London and his passion for food and cooking began as far back as he can remember.Jonathan’s latest project “Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Trains”, sees him jump aboard some of the world’s most iconic trains combining the romance of travel with fine food.
Kate Slotover
Kate is a London-based designer and editor. Her work includes A Year in the Life of Facehunter, Subway Art 25 and the Reuters Our World Now series. Kate is usually to be found with her nose in a book. She divides her time between London and Paris where she tries not to eat too much cheese.
Nick Payne-Baader
A born and bred Londoner, Nicolas opted for a job instead of Sussex University's English department. Three years later he was head of PR at Lock & Co. Nicolas prides himself on a combining a deep understanding of tradition and craftsmanship whilst often being a little irreverent to it, focusing on brands that are innovative and well-designed rather than merely traditional. Since leaving Lock & Co Nicolas has been freelance styling, consulting and writing.
Nick Scott
A former staffer at both UK Esquire and GQ Australia, Nick was Editor-In-Chief of The Rake for three years before exiting the role to pursue a number of creative projects in the summer of 2014. Outside of lifestyle editorial, he’s a budding stand-up comic and novelist.
Sophie Aghdami
After growing up in Switzerland, Sophie's most recent role was a four year stint at the Royal Albert Hall looking after the marketing and branding for all their restaurants and bars, She's now been working freelance for a year specialising in marketing, branding, pr, business development and writing in the food industry. A keen open water swimmer and triathlete, she also spends a lot of her time travelling, cooking and entertaining her husky, Echo.
Stuart Husband
London-based Stuart Husband has faced some outre situations in the line of journalistic duty: listening to Dame Vivienne Westwood’s views on the migratory habits of sparrows; trekking across the salt flats of the American west to investigate the monumental Land Art sculptures of the early 70s; and caressing Terence Stamp’s left foot (at the latter’s own request) to confirm its misproportion. Having written for, among many, The Sunday Times and The Rake, for Riddle, he confidently, but no less perilously, explores the worlds of art, culture and luxury.
Teriha Yaegashi
Teriha Yaegashi is an art advisor specializing in building private and corporate art collections. She was trained by Takashi Murakami, helping to manage his corporate art collection and reporting back on the global art market. Now foraying into design and wellness, she’s an avid world traveller, a tea-drinker, and an utter Instagram addict.
Tori Snowball
Tori is a contributing writer from pebble&co, a boutique consultancy for product development, marketing and distribution in the world of luxury and aspirational beauty, fashion and lifestyle. A native Londoner with a Dublin past life Tori has worked across the fields of luxury British skincare, bespoke beauty product development, spa & travel… which conveniently feeds her habit for bath & skincare products.