Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
She has over a decade of experience covering the fashion market, and over the course of her career, which spans previous roles as Senior Shopping Writer at Vogue, Fashion Market Editor at The Cut, and Fashion and Branded Content Editor at Editorialist, she has cultivated an editorial perspective rooted in both rigorous market intelligence and an instinctive understanding of fashion’s cultural vernacular. Her work has spanned the full fashion ecosystem—from the runway and showroom to retail and the wardrobes of real women, including herself, a new mother—giving her a practiced eye for emerging designers, shifting aesthetic codes, and pieces poised to transcend a single season. Cortne has been cited as a fashion expert in Who What Wear, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Magazine, and The Cut, among other publications, and has appeared in newsletters like Selleb and Shopmy to provide quotes and recommendations. In 2022, she received accolades for her copy in Vox Creative’s documentary, “The Beauty of Blackness.”
She also enjoys a good, well-matched social media collaboration and has worked with Theory, Tibi, Jenni Kayne, J.Crew, and more. The key to her heart? Her son, Row Essex, her husband James, matcha strolls, Pilates, The Row, and niche crime and animal documentaries. For an all-encompassing look into her life at work and beyond, you can follow Cortne on Instagram and TikTok and subscribe to her upcoming newsletter, In-Good-Condition.
Latest articles by Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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The Leather Jacket Is Forever—These 4 Chic Outfits Are ProofFrom off-duty to after-dark, these prove why it's fashion's most enduring staple.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Zara's Holiday Collection Is Mastering ’90s Supermodel GlamFaux fur, slinky slips, and a little after-dark drama.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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The Satin Bag Trend Is Bringing Romance Back to Getting DressedThe prettiest handbags of the season come with a softer touch.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Fashion Is Fawning Over This Unexpected Animal Print TrendDeer print is giving leopard spots some competition.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Cool Girls Don't Do Basic Holiday Outfits—H&M Got the MemoForget predictable party dresses. The latest holiday arrivals are a master class in chic glamour.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Nordstrom's Sale Is Very Good Right Now—Here's What a Fashion Editor Is BuyingYour insider's guide to shopping smart, with approved finds from Kallmeyer, Tod's, and Celine.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Nordstrom's Early Black Friday Sale Has the Brands I Love at Prices I Rarely SeeExcellent coats, luxurious knits, and accessories that look far more expensive than they cost.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Statement-Making Accessories That Make Winter Basics Look DesignerYour cold-weather wardrobe doesn't need a full overhaul—just a few well-placed exclamation points.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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COS's New Arrivals Have Everything I Want to Wear This WinterCold-weather essentials, modern holiday party codes, and more must-have's to covet.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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I've Worked in Fashion for Years—These Under-$500 Handbags Look Like LuxuryDesigner taste, decidedly less extravagant price tags.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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I Refuse to Commit to One Aesthetic, and Zara's New Arrivals Get ItFrom minimalist staples to personality-packed statement pieces, there's something worth adding to every wardrobe.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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I Know Expensive-Looking Clothes When I See Them—This Fabric Is a Dead GiveawayForget the prim-and-proper skirt suit. Fashion's favorite textured fabric is getting a modern makeover.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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The Best Jeans for Women, According to a Fashion Editor Who Knows Good DenimWelcome to your denim drawer's overdue intervention.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Sézane's New Arrivals Are Cozy French-Girl Dressing at Its BestKnitwear, beanies, polished coats, and more comfy-meets-cool pieces to covet.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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30 Fall and Winter Finds I'd Actually Buy With a $350 BudgetFanciful taste, sensible spending habits, and a wardrobe that suggests otherwise.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Zara's New Studio Collection Is Overflowing With Occasion-Worthy Fashion FindsYour calendar called. It wants you to dress up—even when you have nowhere to be.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Fashion People Are Trading Their Basic Coats for These 5 Statement Jacket TrendsThis season, excess goes a long way.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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A Fashion Editor's Guide to Building the Perfect Winter Capsule WardrobeStraight-leg jeans, puffer and wrap coats, flat boots, and timeless sweaters, ahead.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Prada Has Spoken: The Knee-Length Skirt Is Fashion's Power MoveForget the corporate dress code. Spring 2027's most compelling hemline is equal parts polished and provocative.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Zara's New Arrivals Are Everything I Want to Wear This Fall and WinterThe retailer's latest drop is a study in versatility.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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The Evening Jacket Is Back—and I'm Wearing Mine Long Before 6 P.M.Ornate embellishments, sculptural shapes, and a sense of occasion for everyday.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Welcome to the Dresses-and-Sneakers RenaissanceOnce reserved for comfort, this pairing has become a lesson in laid-back sophistication.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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As a Fashion Editor, I Know Minimalism Doesn't Have to Be Boring—These COS New Arrivals Prove ItDraped blouses, furry jackets, and croc loafers, ahead!
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Zebra Print Is Fashion's New Favorite NeutralZebra stripes are getting a minimalist makeover, proving that a little boldness can go a long way.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Fashion's Latest Handbag Obsession is Small, Impractical, and Incredibly ChicEvening bags are back!
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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Forget Loafers—The Olsen Twins Convinced Me This Shoe Looks Chicer With TrousersIt all comes down to the "wrong shoe" theory.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva
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The Cummerbund is Fashion's Most Unexpected Comeback—and it's Surprisingly ChicOnce reserved for black-tie affairs, cummerbunds are getting a modern makeover.
By Cortne Bonilla-Oliva