Kim Hastreiter

Kim Hastreiter
Hastreiter, 2010
Born
Kim Hastreiter

(1951-11-12) November 12, 1951
Education
Occupations
  • Journalist
  • editor
  • publisher
  • curator
Years active1984–2017 (Paper magazine)
Known forCo-founder of Paper magazine
Awards
  • Marylou Luther Award (2010)
  • CFDA Eugenia Shepard Award (2010)
  • Pratt Institute Legend Award (2014)

Kim Hastreiter (born November 12, 1951) is an American journalist, editor, publisher, and curator who co-founded Paper magazine. She served as co-editor-in-chief from its inception until 2017, when she and partner David Hershkovits sold the company. In her column of 32 years, "Note From Kim", Hastreiter observed and articulated cultural movements and trends that she saw forming, deciphering the transforming zeitgeist. She currently resides in Greenwich Village, New York City.