
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
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9 Easy and Elevated Baggy Jean Outfits to Try This WinterDon't be intimidated by the denim trend.
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The Last-Minute Boot Deals Fashion Folks Are Shopping for Cyber MondaySpotted at Gap, Ugg, Madewell, and more.
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My Affordable Hack for French-Girl Style? These 21 Cyber Monday FindsBreton striped shirts, Mary Janes, and more.
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10 Cashmere Scarves I'm Buying to Feel (and Look) RicherThis effortless accessory whispers quiet luxury.
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Every It Girl I Know Is Wearing a Dainty Triangle Scarf This SeasonThe winter accessory is the ultimate outfit-finisher.
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Master the “Main Character” Coat Trend With These Nordstrom DealsCheetah coats, funnel-neck jackets, and more.
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I Need a New Work Bag—These Leather Totes Are My Top ContendersThe best part? They're all marked down for Nordstrom's Early Black Friday Sale.
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These 20 Winter Trends at Nordstrom Will Be Sold Out By Next WeekCashmere sweaters, combat boots, barrel jeans, and more.
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Suddenly, Everyone Is Wearing Ugg Boots AgainThe shearling shoe is trending at an all-time high. Here's how fashion is styling the polarizing accessory.
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These Layering Formulas Will Make Your Winter Outfits More InterestingIt's an art form, not an exact science.
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This Under-the-Radar Denim Trend Is Going to Dominate 2026Happy cuffing season.
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Which Sweater Trends Will Define Fall 2025?Our money's on these seven.
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This Fall Shoe Trend Is a Lazy Fashion Girl's Dream Come TruePerfect for sleepyheads.
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The Best Sweatpants to Kickstart Hibernation ModeThey're chic enough to wear beyond my couch.
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I’m Done Gatekeeping—30 Jewelry Brands Fashion Girls Use for Next-Level StyleA look is never complete without a bauble or two.
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14 Hard-Working Tote Bags Our Fashion Editors Swear ByWe all have baggage. These totes will help carry yours.
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Military Jackets Are Trending. Are You Answering Fashion's Call to Action?"Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of angry men?”
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New York It Girls Have Cracked the Code on Chic Winter BootsThese 22 are on sale for Amazon Prime Day.
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The World Feels Tilted On Its Axis. So Do Fashion's Next It BagsOne wrong move, and your house keys fall down a storm drain.
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The New Tastemaker Trophy? This Iconic Boho Bag From 2005Chloé's throwback Paddington bag is, once again, a favorite among fashion girls.
By Emma Childs Published
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Simone Rocha's Ballerina Crocs Take Center Stage at London Fashion Week'Marie Claire' reports live on the latest freaky shoe trend.
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Discover the 6 Fall Denim Trends Earning the It-Girl Co-SignPlus, tips on styling the season's top styles.
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21 Sophisticated Fashion Week Trends Hiding in Nordstrom's Fall SaleEverything from suede sneakers to classic trench coats.
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Meet the Designer Leading the Luxury-ification of Beaded JewelryAshley Moubayed's brand, Don't Let Disco, aims to elevate the humble bead to the realm of fine diamonds.
By Emma Childs Published
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Why Is the Fashion Set Dressing Like an Olsen Twins-Coded Track Star?An investigation into the fashion set's new favorite formula.
By Emma Childs Published
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Brie Welch’s Best Styling Trick? Shop Your Own Closet FirstThe stylist talks easy outfit upgrades, swapping DMs with Katie Holmes, and manifesting the next It bag.
By Emma Childs Published
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These 7 Shoe Trends Will Sweep New York Fashion Week Street StyleHere's my footwear forecast.
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