James Reginato

Writer-at-Large

Vanity Fair

New York, NY, USA

Iain Rawlinson

Vico Partners Limited

Tony Ressler

Ares Management Corporation

James Reginato’s Biography

Writer and editor James Reginato has been a leading journalist for the past two decades. Currently a Writer-at-Large for Vanity Fair, and a contributor to Sotheby's Magazine, he was formerly W Magazine's Features Director.

Reginato has landed rare interviews with some of the world's most elusive and fascinating individuals in their extraordinary habitats, including His Highness the Aga Khan at his chateau in Chantilly, France; Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, at her remarkable Virginia estate; and the Prince of Wales, who allowed Reginato to accompany him on a week-long Royal Tour in anticipation of his 70th birthday. In Mumbai, he was the only journalist allowed inside the 32-story Antilia, the world's tallest and most expensive private house, which was the subject of global media frenzy when billionaire Mukesh Ambani moved into it in 2012.

Collaborating on these stories with renowned photographers, Reginato has produced many highly admired magazine profiles over the course of his career. In 2016, his first book was published, Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats (Rizzoli Books), a uniquely intimate and lively look at some of Great Britain's most historic and majestic houses and the remarkable families who still live inside them. In 2019, he wrote the introduction to John Richardson: At Home (Rizzoli Books).

James Reginato’s Newsfeed

Sothebys

The Trailblazing Anne Marion

Describing her as a 'Texan legend' and a 'passionate champion of the arts,' James Reginato presents the reader with a sincere look at the life of the late Anne Marion. From her Texas upbringing in the 1930s and 1940s to her trailblazing role in the world of American art, Reginato illustrates how 'her unique collection represents a varied and fascinating journey through modern American art history.'

Vanity Fair

Ever Wonder What It Would Be Like to Run a Real-Life Downton Abbey? There’s a Podcast for That

"Entertained as we are by frothy tales of British royal and aristocratic life, we’ve rarely gotten the real story from the inside. Now, thanks to Emma Manners—properly known as Her Grace, the Duchess of Rutland—we can listen to it, in her new podcast series, Duchess, debuting this month..."

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James Reginato’s Background

Vanity Fair

Writer-at-Large

2010 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Vanity Fair is a magazine of popular culture, fashion and current affairs published by Condé Nast in the United States.

Sotheby's Magazine

Contributing Writer

New York, NY, USA

Sotheby’s magazines enrich readers with sophisticated content related to art, design, jewels, watches, wine, real estate and much more.

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Media

A Lighthouse for Magazines

Quoted

Jul 2020

New York, NY, USA

After being forced to close due to Covid-19 restrictions, Casa Magazines in the West Village, owned by Mohammed Ahmed, was allowed to reopen due to the work of some loyal residents, including James Reginato, writer-at-large for Vanity Fair... 'Mohammed was distraught after the cops barged in, and I was outraged for them,' Reginato said.

Publications

Ever Wonder What It Would Be Like to Run a Real-Life Downton Abbey? There’s a Podcast for That

Writer

Feb 2021

New York, NY, USA

James Reginato discusses the new podcast series created by Emma Manners - Her Grace, the Duchess of Rutland - is titled Duchess. The idea for the podcast came from Emma’s daughter, Lady Violet, who, while studying at UCLA, saw the romanticized views Americans have of British aristocracy. Emma says the podcast will show what it is really like to "run one of these places in the 21st century.”

The Lives of Others: Sublime Interiors of Extraordinary People

Contributing Author

Sep 2020

New York, NY, USA

The Lives of Others: Sublime Interiors of Extraordinary People is an intimate look into a world of beauty. From a seventeenth-century Italian palace and retreats in the Swiss Alps and Morocco to artists' studios and noble residences in Austria and Spain, this book showcases personal environments that reveal the creativity and personality of their distinguished inhabitants.

Tour a New York Couple's Classic Martha's Vineyard Home

Writer

Jul 2020

New York, NY, USA

Written for Architectural Digest, James Reginato's article focuses on how a couple brought an 18th-century house on Martha’s Vineyard into the 21st-century, while staying true to the home's original character.

Let the Great World Spin

Author

Apr 2020

New York, NY, USA

Calling megastar DJs a 'new kind of global elite', James Reginato traces the work and influence of DJs across four decades, from underground performers and 'humble vinyl spinners' to headliners and world-renowned artists. Featuring top DJs like David Guetta and Steve Aoki, among others, readers are given an in-depth look at the transformation of this industry and those leading its innovation.

Vanity Fair

Writer-at-Large

New York, NY, USA

Throughout his distinguished career, James has written a wide range of articles for Vanity Fair, on topics including arts & culture, architecture, politics, and immersive stories on some of the world's leading figures.

Sotheby's Magazine

Writer and Editor

New York, NY, USA

James Reginato has written an extensive range of articles for Sotheby's, notably highlighting prominent and influential leaders in arts & culture, fashion, and architecture.

Great Houses, Modern Aristocrats

Author

2016

This stunning book presents the intriguing stories and celebrated histories of some of the leading families of Great Britain and Ireland and the opulent residences that have defined their heritages. With stunning photography, this book is a remarkably intimate look inside some of Britain’s stateliest houses, with the modern-day aristocrats who live in them and keep them going in high style.

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Awards & Endorsements

American Society of Magazine Editors

Ellie Award | Feature Design

2021

The National Magazine Awards for Print and Digital Media, also known as the Ellie Awards, honor magazines and websites that demonstrate the highest level of editorial objectives, innovation, enterprise and design. James Reginato was honored for his work on the article titled 'Let the Great World Spin', a Vanity Fair feature on the work and influence of 'megastar DJs' across the globe.

James Reginato’s Education

Columbia University

B.A

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools