
Emma Childs
Emma is the fashion features editor at Marie Claire, where she explores the intersection of style, culture, and human interest storytelling. She covers viral styling hacks and zeitgeist-y trends—like TikTok's "Olsen Tuck" and Substack's "Shirt Sandwiches"—and has written hundreds of runway-researched trend reports about the ready-to-wear silhouettes, shoes, bags, colors, and coats to shop for each season. Above all, Emma enjoys connecting with real people to yap about all facets of fashion, from picking an indie designer's brain to speaking with athlete stylists, entertainers, artists, politicians, chefs, and C-suite executives about finding a personal style as you age and reconnecting with your clothes postpartum.
Previously, Emma was Marie Claire's style editor, where she wrote shopping guides and trend reports, assisted with the market for fashion photo shoots, and assigned and edited fashion celebrity news. Emma has been at MCUS since 2022, but going back further on her resume, she wrote fashion features for The Zoe Report, e-commerce roundups for Editorialist, fashion news at Elite Daily, and fashion features at Mission Magazine. You'll also see Emma cited in fashion newsletters like The Skimm, Scratch Pad by The Stripe, After School, and Puck News. On Instagram, she's @emmachilds.
She studied Fashion Studies and New Media at Fordham University Lincoln Center and launched her own magazine, Childs Play Magazine, in 2015 as a creative pastime—which she hopes to relaunch one day. When Emma isn't waxing poetic about niche fashion discourse on the internet, you'll find her shopping designer vintage, reading literary fiction on her Kindle, and and befriending bodega cats.
Latest articles by Emma Childs
-
This One Spring Layer Makes Every Outfit Look ChicerWhether worn with trousers or a slip skirt, this lightweight blazer cycles through my warm-weather wardrobe with ease.
By Lauren Tappan Last updated
-
Why I Reach for Slingback Heels Over Ballet Flats Every TimeAll it takes is one little strap around your ankle.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
Did Zoë Kravitz Skip the 2026 Oscars After-Party to Hang With Harry Styles?Who needs a red carpet when you have Harry?
By Emma Childs Published
-
Teyana Taylor Wins Another Red Carpet Battle in a Chanel Naked Dress at the 2026 OscarsUp for Best Supporting Actress, Taylor's look was a triumph.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Elle Fanning's Givenchy Princess Gown Is Fit for Oscars Red Carpet RoyaltySee the 'Sentimental Value' star's look up close.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Jessie Buckley Just Made a Case for Pink and Red at the 2026 OscarsAll the details on the 'Hament' star's exquisite look.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Why Everyone in Fashion Is Carrying Balenciaga’s Rodeo BagThink of it as the final boss of super-slouchy, cool-girl shoulder bags.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Spring 2026 Brings a Fresh Batch of It Bag TrendsWithout question, these will be the most influential handbags of the moment.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
Spring 2026's Biggest Shoe Trends Are Equal Parts Wearable and AspirationalComing soon to an It Girl near you.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
7 Spring Jacket Trends to KnowCourtesy of Calvin Klein, Prada, and Loewe's runways from fashion month.
By Emma Childs Published
-
A Silly Little Pouch Is the Ultimate Fashion Flex This SpringHow the humble sack became a fashion-girl favorite.
By Emma Childs Published
-
How I’m Tackling Every Wedding Dress Code This SeasonA definitive style guide for every kind of ceremony.
By Lauren Tappan Last updated
-
Spring 2026 Denim Trends Put a Twist on the ClassicsIn a season defined by change, the top jean silhouettes went back to basics.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Spring 2026 Reinvents Classic Florals in Favor of Something FresherCraftier, more artistic blooms are sprouting this season.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Girl Who Is Going to Be OkayIn an exclusive sit-down, 'Summer House' star Amanda Batula discusses her separation from Kyle Cooke, what she's looking for in her next relationship, and why she'll never be ashamed of smoking weed.
By Emma Childs Published
-
We Can Confirm Coach’s Mega-Viral Bags Are Worth the HypeFrom the cult-classic Tabby to the Brooklyn tote, they're everywhere for a reason.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
Every Single Look From the 2026 Actor Awards Red CarpetSee how stars interpreted the "Reimagining Hollywood Glamour" dress code.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
Marni's Fall Runway Is a Safe Haven for Fashion FreaksMeryll Rogge's debut confirms chic clothes can still have a sense of humor.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Can the 2026 Persimmon Color Trend Cure My Winter Scaries?The blood orange hue is a tangy dopamine boost.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Stylish Jet-Setters Swear By These 19 Weekender BagsIn case you want another reason to get excited about your trip.
By Julia Marzovilla Last updated
-
The Biggest 2026 Fashion Trends Push You to Step Into Your PowerWe asked trend forecasters for their expert opinions on the next 12 months of style.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
'Industry' Season 4 Cements Harper Stern As TV’s Best-Dressed Anti-HeroThe scrappy, self-made, capitalist shark has a new, more expensive look. Costume designer Laura K. Smith breaks down the details.
By Emma Childs Published
-
The Zesty Styling Tip I’m Stealing From New York Fashion WeekSomething as simple as a contrasting turtleneck can bring a boring winter outfit to life.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Club-Rat Staple No More: Inside Hervé Léger’s Bandage Dress RebrandCreative director Michelle Ochs is ushering it into a new, more inclusive era.
By Emma Childs Published
-
The East-West Bag Took Over This YearCo-signed by Rihanna and Hailey Bieber, the wide silhouette is worth trying.
By Emma Childs Last updated
-
The Anti-Jewelry Trend Might Be the Easiest Fashion Fix of the YearNecklaces, earrings, and rings have been few and far between on recent runways.
By Emma Childs Published
-
Is Spring 2026’s Apron Dress Trend Subversive? Or a Tradwife Endorsement?They've started to trend on the runways and red carpets. Here’s what that means in terms of culture, politics, and the tradwife of it all.
By Emma Childs Published


