Dhani Mau
Dhani Mau is the editor in chief (and former west coast editor) of Fashionista, where she began her career as an intern. She quit New York in 2017 and now resides in Los Angeles, but she can't seem to quit Fashionista.
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Free Boutiques and Personal Styling: How the Industry Is Helping Angelenos Rebuild Their Wardrobes Post-Fire
At the free wildfire recovery stores popping up in L.A., shoppers are clients, not victims.
This Comforting Pine-Tinged Candle Transcends the Holiday Season
It's wintry without being too holiday-specific, and just smells wonderful.
Meet Catbird's Leigh Batnick Plessner on The Fashionista Network
Join us for a live discussion about her 20-year career with the beloved jewelry brand.
How Nelle Atelier's 5'1" Founder Cracked the Code on Petite Sizing
Madeleine Cohen has built a devout customer base in less than a year with premium denim designed for short girls. Jeans are just the beginning.
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The Ultimate Indie Designer Gift Guide
Shop the best accessories, jewelry and clothing gifts by small and independent fashion brands.
Tanya Taylor Unleashes Her Alter Ego With Delphine, a New Eveningwear Brand
"I am 38 and I'm in a different part of my life than when I started our Tanya Taylor brand," the designer tells Fashionista. "I needed a different personality to emerge."
Chat with 'Queen of the Hoop' Jenny Bird on The Fashionista Network
Talk shop with Bird and Fashionista Editor-in-Chief Dhani Mau live on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
A Unique, Timeless Jewelry Gift That Actually Means Something
This dainty envelope charm and moonstone bracelet are each handmade and limited-edition, meaning only a few people can get one.
How to to Pitch Your Brand or Retailer to Fashionista
PRs, brands and stores: Here's how to be considered for an organic standalone profile article on Fashionista.com.
Where Are All the Chic, Mid-Price Handbags?
There are plenty of brands besides Coach and Michael Kors making ultra-desirable accessible-luxury bags — meet 26 of our indie faves.
This Sweet Little Cardigan Is Giving '80s Prep (in a Good Way)
It garnered multiple compliments (as is typical of SĂ©zane's knitwear) the first time I wore it.
The Career Advice Fashionista Editors Would Give Their Younger Selves
And what our new jewelry collaboration (!) will help us remember in the future.
What Participating in Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts Means for Brands
"Fantasy Gifts is like the hottest club — there's a waitlist of brands that are wanting to participate, and for good reason."
The Emerging Designers That Caught Buyers' Attention During Spring 2025 Fashion Month
These buzzy new brands are coming to a hip retailer near you.
The Petite-Friendly, Vintage-Inspired Jeans Helping Me Avoid the Low-Rise Craze
I'm being a total millennial about jeans.
Social Studies Is a New Retail Concept for 'Sustainable' Indie Fashion Brands
It offers an online curation of chic indie brands like Ganni, St. Agni and Collina Strada — all vetted based on their ethical and environmental standards. Brick-and-mortar is next.
The 7 Spring 2025 Trends to Know From Paris Fashion Week
From boho to bare chests to big shoulders.
Chat with CiCLO CEO Andrea Ferris Live on The Fashionista Network
Tune into the Fashionista Network and ask her your questions live.
Can GU, Uniqlo's Wallet-Friendly Sister Brand, Win Over American Gen Zs?
It's cheaper and trendier than its Fast Retailing-owned sibling... but don't call it fast fashion.
This Multipurpose Styling Tool Makes my At-Home Blowouts So Much Simpler
I use it to blow out my curly hair, then add some curl back in, which is not as crazy as it sounds (especially with this device).
The 11 Spring 2025 Trends to Know From New York Fashion Week
There was a lot of sartorial overlap across the (very hip-centric) New York runways.