Emma Childs
Emma is the fashion features editor at Marie Claire, where she writes deep-dive trend reports, zeitgeisty fashion featurettes on what style tastemakers are wearing, long-form profiles on emerging designers and the names to know, and human interest vignette-style round-ups. Previously, she was Marie Claire's style editor, where she wrote shopping e-commerce guides and seasonal trend reports, assisted with the market for fashion photo shoots, and assigned and edited fashion celebrity news.
Prior to joining team MC, Emma was a fashion writer at The Zoe Report, where she developed an interest in fashion feature writing by covering seasonal style analysis and designer profiles. Previously, she was a fashion news writer for The Zoe Report on the celebrity street style and industry news beat. Looking back, she worked as Elite Daily's fashion and beauty editorial intern, as a branded digital intern for Bustle Digital Group, worked in the fashion closet at V Magazine, wrote for Mission Magazine, and ran her own self-launched art publication, Childs Play 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 (and has for going on eight years) but is originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Online, you can find her at @emmachilds_ on Instagram. In real life, you can find her bopping around thrift stores, baking in her tiny NYC kitchen, and with her nose in her Kindle.
Latest articles by Emma Childs
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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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11 Realistic Denim-on-Denim Outfits Ideas to Try
The trend is everywhere, from Beyoncé and Bella Hadid to the street-style crowd.
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Gigi Burris Will Make You a Hat Person
Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and every fashion tastemaker you follow are fans of her headwear. You're about to join the list.
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Summer's Best Flip-Flops Don't Forgo Style
From leather styles by The Row to jelly variations by Tory Burch, tastemakers are officially embracing the quintessential beach shoe designer makeover.
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28 Pieces to Play Up Your Personal Style
From bohemian crochet espadrille to statement sun hats.
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Zendaya Shuts Down the Met Gala With Her Second Botanical Look
Including a floral bouquet headpiece.
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Sadly, Bella Hadid Isn't Attending the 2024 Met Gala
The Orâbella founder was sorely missed on this year's red carpet.
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Wait—Did Doja Cat Just Wear a Towel to the Met Gala?
The fashion troll has done it again.
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Dua Lipa's Met Gala Look Features Lace, Lingerie, and Lots of Diamonds
The "Radical Optimism" singer went the boudoir route.
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Met Gala 2024 Details: The Theme, A-List Attendees, and More
Here's all the important info for tonight's event.
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Podcaster Recho Omondi Is Fashion's Fearless Truth Teller
"The Cutting Room Floor" host thinks the industry is in a creative drought. But she has a few ideas on how to bring innovation back.
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The East-West Bag Trend Dominates From Every Direction
Styles like Louis Vuitton's Pochette Métis and The Row's Idaho Tote have become increasingly popular among celebrities, street style icons, and on the red carpets.
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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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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 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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Could a 'Shirt Sandwich' Pull You Out of a Fashion Rut?
The gourmet styling trick may help you fall back in love with your wardrobe.
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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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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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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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8 Top Street Style Fashion Trends to Guide Your Spring 2024 Wardrobes
We've scoured the sidewalks for the most inspiring outfits to emulate this season.
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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.
By Emma Childs Published