Michelle Johnson

Editor and journalist, London

United Kingdom

A BSME-nominated journalist and editor with 15 years’ features experience in national and international lifestyle publications, including Tempus and HELLO!.

As editorial director at Vantage, I manage a talented team of writers, editors, designers and commercial team-members, directing the company’s growth strategy while ensuring world-class content is delivered to a diverse range of clients and projects. As editor-in-chief of Tempus, London’s award-nominated luxury lifestyle magazine, I oversee all aspects of editorial production, from content planning and commissioning to design and distribution, and securing exclusive interviews with some of the world’s best-known names for print and digital.

I also have extensive experience as a presenter and host, having moderated live celebrity panels and interviews for national events and conventions, as well as appearing as a commentator for TV, radio, and podcasts. I am proud to serve as a Trustee of the NCTJ and as Chair of the Accreditation Board, supporting the training of young journalists from diverse backgrounds.

Portfolio

Celebrity Interviews

Tempus
08/01/2024
Sir Ridley Scott: Source of inspiration

Filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott reveals the story behind his family wine estate, Mas des Infermières, and how he is applying the cinematic approach to winemaking

Tempus
06/01/2023
Ryan Gosling: Chasing the future

As luxury watch brand TAG Heuer celebrates 60 years of the iconic Carrera, actor Ryan Gosling tells Tempus why creative collaboration is his ultimate goal

Tempus
08/01/2024
Stanley Tucci: Shaking things up

Stanley Tucci shares his passion for cocktails and cooking – and tells us why London’s food scene is firmly on his radar

Tempus
12/07/2020
Lenny Kravitz: Grand Design

Rock star, artist and designer Lenny Kravitz tells us why collaborating with Steinway & Sons on the new Kravitz Grand is the perfect representation of his life’s work

Tempus
08/01/2024
Guy Berryman: Fit for purpose

How Coldplay bassist and Applied Arts Forms founder Guy Berryman turned his passion for 1950s fashion and style into a trailblazing fashion brand

Tempus
12/07/2020
Jason Fox: Mind Matters

Former soldier turned presenter Jason Fox opens up about his mission to get men talking about mental health

HELLO!
2016
Benedict Cumberbatch

With his leading lady Sophie by his side, Benedict Cumberbatch announced he is to become a dad again as he tells of the joys of fatherhood

HELLO!
2013
Last word: Keira Knightley

The actress opens up about music, filming in New York and why you should never let your partner teach you the guitar

HELLO!
2014
James Corden

Multi-talented funny man James Corden on moving to America, Meryl Streep and why family comes first

HELLO!
2015
Exclusive: Elizabeth Hurley

50th birthday exclusive: Elizabeth Hurley talks exclusively about her enduring fame, past loves and unbreakable bond with son Damian

HELLO!
2016
Angelina Jolie: World On The Move

Talking exclusively to HELLO!, Angelina Jolie-Pitt on her passionate mission to help refugees return home and how her family inspires her

Tempus
12/01/2019
Joshua Buatsi: Just business

British light-heavyweight champion Joshua Buatsi tells Tempus about stepping out from Anthony Joshua’s shadow, his plans for world domination and how he developed a winning philosophy

Tempus
04/01/2019
Jodie Kidd: Country living

The new partner of family-run luxury goods brand Englana, Jodie Kidd tells Tempus why she’s championing British made – while giving her competitive side a workout...

HELLO!
2012
Zac Efron

From teen idol to leading man, Zac Efron is one 'lucky' guy as he reflects on growing up in public and his new film, The Lucky One

HELLO!
2015
Angelina Jolie: Myanmar

World exclusive photos and interview: Angelina Jolie Pitt invites us to join her and son Pax on a life-changing trip

HELLO!
2011
Exclusive: Cameron Diaz

Hollywood star Cameron Diaz is the face of watchmaker TAG Heuer's new women's collection. She talks about her personal style and what makes her tick

HELLO!
Petra Nemcova

Supermodel and philanthropist Petra Nemcova on combining high glamour with changing children's lives in her new campaign with haute jewellery maison, Chopard

Hello! Fashion
2016
On our radar: Maika Monroe

From kite surfing in the Caribbean to playing a fighter pilot in summers biggest blockbuster, this Cali girl writes her own rules

Hello! Fashion
2015
On our radar: Bella Thorne

She’s been hailed for her style, but this accomplished Hollywood actress prefers home comforts to the red carpet

Travel + Reviews

Tempus
04/14/2024
Bali: Sacred Sanctuaries

Forget the social media tourist traps and backpacker retreats, Bali’s beachside resorts and rainforest reserves are redefining the art of relaxation

Tempus
08/14/2022
The French Connection

Once the most glamorous stretch of coastline in Europe, the Côte d’Azur – stretching from Saint-Tropez past Monaco – is reclaiming its reputation

Tempus
04/06/2020
Belize: Paradise found

We explore beautiful Belize, the destination enticing affluent travellers – and investors – out of their comfort zones

Tempus
02/04/2019
Sri Lanka: Rays of light

Between tea-scented valleys and picturesque ancient cities, Sri Lanka’s luxury resorts are leading the way in eco-friendly adventure

Tempus
03/01/2023
Cowdray: Simple serenity

A spa break might be the ticket to temporary wellness but the natural world might offer a more lasting solution to letting go. Discover the dark night reserve and wild woodlands of Cowdray Park

Tempus
02/04/2019
Back in vogue

These destinations have beaten the odds to become 2019's most surprising luxury travel destinations

Tempus
08/05/2019
Kelly Hoppen: Living on the Edge

Tempus sets sail with interior design star Kelly Hoppen as she unveils the new look of luxury cruise ship, Celebrity Edge

HELLO!
06/24/2014
Game of Thrones: discovering the Causeway coastal route

If ' bloodthirsty season four finale hadn't already cemented the show's status as a cultural phenomenon, the Queen 's tour of the show's studio in Belfast on Tuesday certainly added a stamp of royal approval. For those fans not content to end their battle for the Iron Throne so soon, HELLO!

HELLO!
02/12/2016
A fangtastic weekend discovering Transylvania

It is a region of surprising natural beauty that provides an unlikely link between Spring Breakers star Selena Gomez and Prince Charles , so how could HELLO! Online resist taking a bite out of Transylvania?

HELLO!
04/09/2013
New Zealand: a journey to Middle Earth

Ever since Wellington-native Peter Jackson chose New Zealand as the setting of his film version of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, fans have flocked to experience the nation's incredible scenery.

Food and Drinks

Tempus
12/01/2023
Moët & Chandon: The taste of things to come

Benoît Gouez, Moët & Chandon’s cellar master, shares the secrets of his new masterpiece blend and the future of champagne itself, during our exclusive visit to the Château de Saran

Tempus
08/01/2024
Henna Zinzuwadia: Joy by the glass

How superstar sommelier Henna Zinzuwadia is shining a light on exciting new flavours – and supporting diverse talent in the wine industry

Tempus
06/11/2023
The Singleton: A matter of taste

Neuroscientist Katherine Templar Lewis reveals all about the sensory science behind the scotch – welcome to sensorial maximalism

Tempus
10/12/2020
“Be positive – and drink champagne!”

Despite being the world’s first champagne house, Maison Ruinart is not one to stand on tradition. In a toast to its latest ‘carte blanche’ contemporary art collaboration, we speak to the maison’s CEO Frédéric Dufour and British artist David Shrigley to find out how they keep the fizz alive

Tempus
12/02/2019
Casks of Distinction: Liquid gold

When it comes to rare whiskies, Diageo’s global Casks of Distinction programme is creating a singular concept for discerning collectors

Watches and Jewellery

Tempus
06/01/2020
Theo Fennell: Jewel purpose

Tempus takes an exclusive look inside the workshop atelier of British jewellery and silverware design icon Theo Fennell

Tempus
08/04/2024
Roger Dubuis: Hyper Horology

As Roger Dubuis pays tribute to the tourbillon, we speak to CMO Sadry Keiser about the maison’s mission to take horology beyond limits

Tempus
09/01/2023
Van Cleef & Arpels: The secret keepers

Haute jewellery mavericks Van Cleef & Arpels have blended the highest levels of gemmology with intricate watchmaking for over 100 years. Rainer Bernard exclusively tells Tempus what excites the craftspeople behind the world’s most glittering jewellery watches

Tempus
10/12/2020
Panerai: Material world

From its origins as a military watchmaker, Panerai has become the vanguard of inventive and sustainable horology. CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué tells us why it’s time to make a difference

Tempus
04/17/2022
Piaget: Ode to joy

Piaget CEO Benjamin Comar on the driving emotion elevating the world of jewellery watches

Hello! Fashion
The New Wave: Tada & Toy

They're creative, talented and under 25... from Damian Aspinall's jewellery-designing daughter to the teen fashion blogger turned model, HFM meets the bold British upstarts tipped to take the style world by storm

Tempus
03/04/2019
By air, land and sea

Tempus explores the adventurous new timepiece trends at SIHH 2019

Uncategorised

Tempus
12/01/2023
Fendi: Gateway to discovery

Maria Teresa Venturini Fendi on the mysteries of the universe and how the Carla Fendi Foundation is fusing art and science at CERN – with women at the forefront of innovation

Tempus
06/01/2020
The art of isolation

In times of crisis, art becomes more important than ever. We speak to the artists and galleries finding ways to bring great works into our homes

Tempus
08/05/2019
Art ex machina

As the world’s first robot artist closes its debut art exhibition, we ask whether the future of culture – and ethics – is AI

Tempus
01/30/2026
William P Lauder: Alchemy & emotion

William P Lauder on the values at the heart of The Estée Lauder Companies, over 30 years of the brand’s ground-breaking Breast Cancer Campaign, and giving back to the next generation

Tempus
02/03/2020
Amanda Nevill: Film Forever

The BFI’s Amanda Nevill CBE reflects on her 17-year tenure and shares the secrets of building our most celebrated export – cinema

Tempus
12/13/2021
Pauline Ducruet: Alter ego

Designer Pauline Ducruet on how her gender-free fashion label is embracing self-expression – and the legacy of her grandmother, Princess Grace of Monaco

Tempus
08/03/2020
Patrick Mouratoglou: Changing the game

The world’s most influential tennis coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, has trained World No. 1 Serena Williams and new talents like Coco Gauff

Tempus
04/06/2020
21st-century toy

Why the world’s luxury car industry is going wild for Czinger’s ‘rule-breaking, record-hunting’ debut hypercar

Tempus
09/01/2023
Brand loyalty

When the first branded residences began making waves on the property scene, many predicted this would be a short-lived fad. But, ten years later, are residences proving the future of affluent city living?

Tempus
08/03/2020
Adaire Byerly: The model of a mind

Entertainment Mindframe founder and CEO Adaire Byerly reveals what understanding the creative mind could tell us about business leadership

Burlingtons Magazine
01/17/2021
Brian Eagles: That's Entertainment

The UK's most prominent entertainment lawyer on working with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, his favourite celebrity clients, and the price of fame

Burlingtons Magazine
07/16/2021
Big Ideas

How The Big Exchange is making investment more accessible

West Essex Life
1/1/2011
State of the Art

Michelle Johnson discovers why artists love living in West Essex