Emma Childs
Emma is the fashion features editor at Marie Claire, who writes everything from trend reports, fashion deep dives, and long-form feature pieces. Previously, she was Marie Claire's style editor and worked at The Zoe Report, where she was a fashion writer, covering trend reports, features, and detailed buying guides, and a fashion news writer, covering celebrity street style and industry news. Looking back even further, she worked as Elite Daily's fashion and beauty editorial intern, wrote as a branded digital intern for Bustle Digital Group, and worked in the fashion closet at V Magazine.
Emma graduated from Fordham University Lincoln Center with a degree in new media and digital design and a minor in fashion studies. She currently lives in New York City (has for going on eight years) but is originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. You can be found her Instagram at @emmachilds_.
Latest articles by Emma Childs
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Cute Summer Outfits From the Runways With Real-Life Appeal
From beach bumming to al fresco dining.
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Eco-Experts' Straightforward Guide to Sustainable Fashion Brands
A comprehensive list of the clothing labels following through on their environmental promises.
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Met Gala 2024 Details: The Theme, A-List Attendees, and More
Find all the information on its theme, attendees, and how to watch the year's most anticipated night in fashion.
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Róisín Pierce: The Irish Visionary Designing Out of Her Kitchen
Working with her mother out of her Dublin home, the designer makes clothes that tell the story of female resistance.
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The Best Leather Jackets Keep It Simple
Fashion insiders weigh in on their favorite styles.
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The Best Trench Coats Offer Women an Instant Outfit Upgrade
We can't get enough of this classic style.
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Why Are Celebs Wearing Two Belts at Once?
Bella Hadid and the street style crowd keep double-belting—which means the twice-as-nice trend is about to hit the mainstream.
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Style Any Outfit With These Timeless Spring Accessories
Don't underestimate the significance of a great belt or scarf.
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Grown-Ups Are Rediscovering the Charm of Peter Pan Collars
From bibbed button-downs to round-neck leather jackets, this year's takes feel more sophisticated than sweet.
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Platforms to Peep-Toe Pumps—Let's Talk Spring 2024 Shoe Trends
We scoured 230 runway shows and spoke with a retail expert to break down the season's top footwear.
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Fall 2024 Bag Trends Bid Farewell to Quiet Luxury
Bags are about to get a lot more fun.
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16 Work Sneakers for Any Office Dress Code
Wear them all day long.
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Fashion’s Offering Their Take on the Best Jean Jackets
In 2024, the classic denim piece is getting a high-fashion makeover.
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An Inside Look at Marie Claire's Power Play Party
Yvonne Orji, Richa Moorjani, and Stephanie Shepherd, among others, came together to celebrate and be celebrated.
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Stay One Step Ahead of the Fall 2024 Shoe Trends
Start making room on your shoe rack now.
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Meet the Designers Keeping the Art of Craftsmanship Alive
In today's murky fashion landscape of discourse and 'cores, to be a revolutionary is to tune out the chatter and focus on your design. Here, a vanguard group of designers who prioritize their skills above all else.
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The 12 Best, Editor-Approved Turtlenecks for Masterful Layering
They're fashion insiders' secret weapon.
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What 4 Fashion Professionals Really Wear to Work When It's Warm Out
From lightweight suits to statement dresses.
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph Has Won Every Awards Season Red Carpet
Not only is the Oscar winner a breakout film star, she's a fashion darling on the rise.
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Jennifer Lawrence Rewears a Historic Givenchy Gown
It hasn't been seen since 1996.
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Angelina Jolie Just Made Her Red Carpet Fashion Design Debut
The actress didn't attend the ceremony—but she designed a dress for it.
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At the 2024 Oscars Red Carpet, Glamour Is Back, Baby!
The must-see looks end awards season on a satisfying note.
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