
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 befriending bodega cats.
Latest articles by Emma Childs
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Statement Capes Will Be One of 2025’s Biggest TrendsThere's a reason superheroes wear them to save the world.
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Visionary Stylist Karla Welch on the Perfect White TeeThe talent behind Hollywood's most iconic red carpet moments launches a chic, affordable new venture.
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The Major Winter 2025 Bag Trends to Have on Your RadarFrom luxe suede to Y2K comebacks, these styles justify the investment.
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Reclaiming Your Personal Style Post-BabyFeatures Postpartum recovery is no walk in the park, but finding your perfect "mom uniform" can make it a little easier.
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Jennifer Lopez Steals Hailey Bieber's Outfit HackAdd the clever combo to your holiday party outfit rotation.
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The ‘Olsen Tuck’ Is a Lot Cheaper Than The RowDecoding the latest outfit hack, courtesy of Mary-Kate and Ashley.
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Fashionable Gift Ideas for Every Type of Personal StyleFrom the classic dresser to the eccentric trendsetter.
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’80s-Era Leather Bombers Are the Season’s It Coat TrendThe style took off during Fashion Month but has legs to last through winter and spring.
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How Do You Find Your Personal Style?From Gen Alpha to an almost-centenarian, we asked six stylish people to share how they discovered their formula for getting dressed.
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The 9 Winter Trends Women Will Actually Want to WearFashion experts explain realistic, affordable, and unfussy ways to wear the season's trends.
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We've Curated the Best High-Low Boot Edit for FallWe dove into the runways and street style to uncover the luxury and budget-friendly trends.
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The Fall 2024 Denim Trends Have Something for EveryoneNot everyone will be happy about the silhouette staging a comeback.
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Fashion's Falling Hard for the Preppy Countryside TrendTartan, tweed, barn jackets, and riding boots are all part of the ready-to-ride aesthetic.
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Everyone’s Wearing Suede Bags Right NowThe fuzzy leather finish is making a major comeback this season. From structured totes to slouchy crossbodies, the style is prolific on the streets, on social, and among celebs.
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Stay One Step Ahead of the Fall 2024 Shoe TrendsStart making room on your shoe rack now.
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Fashion's Fall 2024 Color Trends Are Going ViralPrepare for a highly saturated season.
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These Ladylike Fall Trends Channel Jackie Kennedy's EleganceThe former First Lady is the undeniable muse of the season.
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Denim Jackets Are the Perfect Fall LayerFrom '80s-era silhouettes to embellishments and hybrid designs, these are the trending styles to add to your closet.
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These Socks Are Fashion's Latest Secret Styling WeaponThe perfect balance between not too bare and not too boring.
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The Coveted Bag Trends of Fall 2024Handbags are about to get a lot more fun.
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Torishéju Dumi Is the New Name To Know From Paris Fashion WeekShe debuted last year with Naomi Campbell and designed Zendaya's 'Dune' red-carpet look—now, the industry darling is gearing up for her second show.
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The '80s Jewelry Trend Revival Proves Girls Still Want to Have FunToday's trendsetters and luxury designers are taking cues from the decade of decadence.
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24 Fall Outfit Ideas Fresh From Fashion Month Street StyleAll the inspiration needed to carry you through autumn.
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Bona Fide Brats Share Charli XCX Concert Outfit IdeasThere's no rulebook, but Marie Claire editors have a few ideas.
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Fall 2024's Art-Inspired Fashion Trends Offer Endless InspirationFrom Louis Vuitton's Baroque beading to Loewe's blurry Monet-esque florals.
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Fall 2024 Marks a Return to Fashion's FundamentalsNo micro-trends or fads—just simple, good clothing.
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph's Neon Yellow Dress Confirms She's a Fashion Power PlayerThe actress shut down the red carpet in a highlighter-hued hooded gown.
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