Whitney Bauck

Whitney Bauck is the former Senior Sustainability Reporter at Fashionista. She got her start writing about the intersection of fashion, faith and ethics while an art student in college. Prior to working at Fashionista, Whitney contributed to the New York Times and the Washington Post in addition to working at Vogue.com and Billboard. Whitney was awarded an Environmental Reporting Fellowship at the Metcalf Institute in 2020.
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If You Care About Fashion Ethics, It's Time to Start Paying Attention to Amazon Warehouses
In her new book "Unraveled," Maxine Bédat draws a parallel between American Amazon warehouse workers and Bangladeshi garment workers.
Stella McCartney Has Spent 20 Years Living in the Tension
The designer reflects on the seemingly opposing truths that have guided and shaped her professional life over the past two decades.
The Centre for Sustainable Fashion Built A Decade of Industry Influence From Unlikely Beginnings
When Dilys Williams first pitched the idea for the Centre at the London College of Fashion, she didn't know she was about to change the fashion education landscape.
Teen Vogue Names Alexi McCammond Editor-in-Chief
She comes from the world of political reporting.
Whitney Says Bye Bye, Baby
No I'm not crying on the other side of the screen, why do you ask?
Gabriela Hearst's First Collection For Chloé is Allegedly 'Four Times More Sustainable'
The designer is already bringing her earth-conscious ethos with her into her new role.
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Marine Serre Wants To 'Bring Ecofuturism to the Streets' for Fall 2021
This collection feels more joyful than usual for the designer.
Must Read: Is Victoria's Secret Too Big to Fail?, Alexander Wang's Dark Partying History
Plus, Ella Emhoff and Batsheva are collaborating on a knitwear collection.
Meghan Markle Wore a Thing: Black Armani Dress Edition
For a soon-to-be-released tell-all with Oprah.
Mara Hoffman Goes All-In On Seashells For Spring 2021
The see now buy now collection features seashell-encrusted cowboy boots (!) and natural dyes.
Great Outfits in Fashion History: Young Madonna in Leather and DIY Denim
An easy off-duty look from the '90s.
Simone Rocha Makes Clothes for 'Fragile Rebels' for Fall 2021
Featuring sculpted leather, flouncy dresses and some seriously cool accessories.
Must Read: 'Gossip Girl' Reboot Stars Land First Magazine Cover, Gap Introduces Generation Good Campaign
Plus, the CFDA launches a program aimed at supporting Black and brown fashion professionals.
PH5 Is Becoming More Sustainable — and Looking to a New CGI Team Member to Help
Meet Ama, the newest, all-digital permanent member and "Chief Decision Scientist" of the PH5 team.
Designers, Brands and Journalists Unite to Ask President Biden to Appoint a 'Fashion Czar'
"A high level advisor is needed to coordinate the policies and people of the fashion industry."
Richard Quinn's Atelier Created a Custom Dress for Barbie to Tease Fall 2021
"If we were able to show this season, Barbie would be our woman of choice to open the show."
Gabriela Hearst's Fall 2021 Collection Was Inspired by Saint Hildegard of Bingen
"If she were born a man we would all know her name as we know Leonardo da Vinci's."
Dauphinette's Fall 2021 Collection Would Make For Perfect TikTok Catnip
It's full of resin-encased flowers and chainmail dresses.
Anna Sui's Fall 2021 Collection Is Inspired by the Shift From Black and White To Technicolor
"The limbo that we are living in will turn psychedelic, exuberant with color and pattern," says the designer.
Markarian Presents a Luxe Vision of 'Giving In' to Loungewear For Fall 2021
We chatted with Dr. Jill Biden's inauguration outfit designer about fancy pajamas and clothes that give you something to look forward to.
This New Technology Could Be the Answer to Fashion's Traceability Problem
Imagine scanning your shirt — not the tag, the cloth itself — and being able to see who made it, how the cotton was farmed and where it came from.
Great Outfits in Fashion History: Mary J. Blige in a Gucci Logo Hat
And an unexpectedly cool take on khaki.
Must Read: Brands Slow to Deliver on Diversity Promises, Christopher John Rogers and Law Roach on Black Joy
Plus, Bobbi Brown discusses her legacy and her new makeup line, Jones Road.
Alaïa Names Pieter Mulier New Creative Director
Raf Simons' former right-hand man has a new gig.