Leah Chernikoff
What's It Like to Start a New Fashion or Beauty Job Remotely in a Global Pandemic?
"There are a lot of young women who grow up making magazines with their friends in their rooms — we were just doing that, but for real."
Glossier Hires Elle.com's Leah Chernikoff as Head of Content
The Hearst digital director will oversee content for both Glossier and Into the Gloss.
How Leah Chernikoff Went from Studying for the LSAT to Running Elle.com
This is one full-circle "How I'm Making It."
How Social Media Can Help You Get a Job in Fashion
We asked editors-in-chief and other industry bosses how social media factors into their hiring process.
On My Way
So yesterday was my last day at Fashionista. On Monday I start my new job as editor of Elle.com. Though I'm excited to take on this new challenge with a brand I've always loved, it's really hard and sad for me to leave this place. The majority of my three years here have been spent with Lauren Sherman. She hired me, left, and then came back as my editor at large. So it seemed fitting to reminisce about all the good times with her.
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Yes, It's True, I'm Leaving Fashionista to Head Up Elle.com
You may have already read about this news here, here, or here. I didn't write about the "shakeups" right away mostly because while news broke we were busy holding our New York Fashion Week meeting, assigning out shows and coming up with awesome features ideas to keep you entertained and informed. Which is to say, I'm not going anywhere just yet.
Why We're Sick of 'Maj' 'Situations' That Are 'Everything'
I polled a handful of fashion and beauty editors to see which choice words are killing them right now.
How to Avoid a Fashion Week Meltdown
We're approaching the home stretch of New York Fashion Week, which means many of our attitudes have shifted from excited and energetic to when-will-this-be-over? So, we asked some of fashion's busiest bees to tell us what they do to stay sane (and no we don't mean pharmaceuticals--though those certainly aren't off-limits). From Jenna Lyons' many coats, to BryanBoy's cathartic Instagramming, click through for their (and our) tips and tricks!
David Beckham Runs Around in His Underwear, Solange Knowles Is Super Cute in her New Video, and Andrej Pejic Makes Bank
Spotted: David Beckham running around sans pants in Beverly Hills for an H&M underwear shoot. And yes, there are photos, lots of photos! {JustJared} Eight fashion editors, including our own Leah Chernikoff, dish on their secret shopping habits. Hint: Go to Crewcuts. {Refinery29} Meet the girl who's dedicated her life to looking like an anime character. {HuffPost} Let's break down all Solange's looks in her new video, “Losing You,” frame by frame, shall we? {MTVStyle}
Lessons on Being a Better Fashion Blogger from Rachel Zoe, Lauren Conrad, Leandra Medine and More at Lucky FABB
At Lucky magazine's Fashion and Beauty Blog Conference, bloggers came from all over the country to network and listen in on insight from speakers like the Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren, Rachel Zoe, The Man Repeller's Leandra Medine, Barneys' Simon Doonan and reality TV star-turned-fashion designer/blogger Lauren Conrad. Naturally, awesomeness ensued. Here's the four most important things I learned throughout the course of the day.
Proenza Schouler CEO Shirley Cook and Joseph Altuzarra Talk Getting Knocked Off, Hiding New Products (from Vogue), and Striking the Right Balance With Social Media
Last night, Teen Vogue Beauty and Health Director/Special Projects Director Eva Chen put together a panel of industry insiders for her alma mater J
Watch Now: Our Amazing Intern Reveals Her Serious Rap Skillz in this Adorable Ode to Fashionista
As a daily reader since I was 11, I have grown up with Fashionista. I honestly feel that the voices & stories of these women have shaped me into the