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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Make This Winter’s Denim Trends Work for You
From wide-leg to barrel jeans, this season celebrates versatility and individual style.
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The Key 2025 Coat Trends
From breezy capes to winter-proof parkas and windbreakers
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’80s-Era Leather Bombers Are the Season’s It Coat Trend
The 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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This Winter’s Bold Color Trends Are for Dopamine Dressing
Dare to dress in bold hues this winter—even when you don't want to.
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The 7 Types of Coats Everyone Should Own
A no-nonsense guide to outerwear.
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Are Uggs Actually Chic Now?
The nostalgic shearling shoe is trending at an all-time high. This is how fashion is styling the polarizing accessory.
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The 9 Winter Trends Women Will Actually Want to Wear
Fashion experts explain realistic, affordable, and unfussy ways to wear the season's trends.
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This Winter’s Shoe Trends Embrace Individual Style
From edgy moto boots to classic loafers, there’s a shoe to suit every taste.
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We've Curated the Best High-Low Boot Edit for Fall
We dove into the runways and street style to uncover the luxury and budget-friendly trends for 2024.
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This Winter’s Trends Include Clothes You'll Actually Wear
From cargo coats, to denim, to sporty separates.
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Preppy Outfits That Re-Write ‘80s Style
Fashion has a new-school take on the Americana uniform.
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The Fall 2024 Denim Trends Have Something for Everyone
Not everyone will be happy about the silhouette staging a comeback.
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Fashion's Falling Hard for the Preppy Countryside Trend
Tartan, 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 Now
The 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 Trends
Start making room on your shoe rack now.
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Fashion's Fall 2024 Color Trends Are Going Viral
Prepare for a highly saturated season.
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These Ladylike Fall Trends Channel Jackie Kennedy's Elegance
The former First Lady is the undeniable muse of the season.
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Denim Jackets Are the Perfect Fall Layer
From '80s-era silhouettes to embellishments and hybrid designs, these are the trending styles to add to your closet.
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Try the Wide-Leg Jeans Trend
The roomy, relaxed silhouette is trending across runways and celeb street style. Here's how to make them work, no matter your style.
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The 10 Best Saint Laurent Bags Celebs Are Shopping
From Hailey Bieber's beloved tote to iconic heritage styles.
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Recreate These 9 Stylish Loafer Outfits This Fall
We've cracked the formula for all aesthetics, from ladylike to prepsters.
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These Socks Are Fashion's Latest Secret Styling Weapon
The perfect balance between not too bare and not too boring.
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The Coveted Bag Trends of Fall 2024
Handbags are about to get a lot more fun.
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Torishéju Dumi Is the New Name To Know From Paris Fashion Week
She 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 Fun
Today'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 Style
All the inspiration needed to carry you through autumn.
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