Hasta La Ideas

The good folks at our sister blog Fishbowl NY have broken the story that Architectural Digest‘s longtime editor-in-chief, Paige Rense Noland, has decided to retire after a career of 35 years with the publication. According to their report, she’ll be leaving very early, in August. Here’s a bit:

“Paige’s devotion to Architectural Digest is extraordinary,” said Conde Nast chairman S.I. Newhouse in a statement “For years she has led her readers into a world of the finest architecture and design, inspiring both professions and pastimes. She has created a legendary magazine, and I am personally proud of the standards she has set.”

Rense Noland became editor in chief of Architectural Digest in 1975, when it was still a part of Knapp Communications. She was also a founding editor of a precursor to Bon Appetit. Conde bought Knapp in 1993. She has edited 12 books, won a lot of awards and generally is a powerhouse. She will stay on the magazine’s masthead as Editor Emeritus.

She will be leaving this August, with a replacement yet named. Taking the job on spec, the New York Observer has selected their picks for her successor. Some, like former Domino editor Deborah Needleman and the NY Times‘ Pilar Viladas, make a little sense, but choosing Paul Goldberger seems a bit far fetched. But now it’s all in Mr. Newhouse’s hands to prove us wrong.

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