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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A No-Nonsense Guide to Fall's Sweater Trends
Spoiler alert: classic, easy-to-wear knits take the top spot.
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Peter Do's Collab with Banana Republic Is Here
The much-anticipated drop is now ready to shop.
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Over Barbiecore? This Fiery Color Is Already Replacing Barbie Pink
Say goodbye to magentas and pastels.
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The Fashion Olympics Have Come to a Close, Finishing With Paris Fashion Week
It's the last leg of fashion month.
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I Run Around NYC All Day—These Are the Comfy Flats That Save My Feet
Best of all: they’re under $100.
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It’s Official: Knee-High Boots Are the Standout Shoe This Fall
Here are our favorite picks.
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A Shacket—a Hybrid Shirt-Jacket—Is The Easy Solution to Transitional Dressing
This Banana Republic style, in particular, caught my eye.
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Here’s What Fashion Editors Are Wearing in Italy This Fall
Fresh from the streets of Milan.
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The 7 Types of Coats Everyone Should Own, According to Fashion Editors
A no-nonsense guide to outerwear.
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Here's why the luxury outerwear is worth the splurge.
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The Best Street Style Looks From NYFW
The best looks outside of the shows.
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Made in America: Domestic Garment Workers Share Their Stories
"At 18 cents a piece, I earn practically nothing. There's no way to get ahead."
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Make Room for the Denim Maxi Skirt
Give your blue jeans a break.
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The Elevated Everyday Potential of Leggings
The sleek bottoms are surprisingly sophisticated.
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This Jewelry Trend Is Making Me Reconsider Statement Necklaces
This season's take is miles more mature and refined.
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Millennials Knew What They Were Doing When They All Bought Longchamp’s Le Pliage Bag
A Gen-Z fashion writer falls in love with the supersized take on your high school It-bag.
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I Scoured the Summer Runways—Here Are the Six Shoe Trends Actually Worth Buying
Hit the ground running this season.
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The High-Waisted Trend: Why the Sophisticated Silhouette is Summer's Leading Look
Set your sights high this summer.
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Summer's Draping Trend Will Turn You Into a Modern Muse
Ready to channel your inner Aphrodite?
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Jane Birkin Is My Summer Style Icon—These Basket Bags Are the Key to Achieving Her Look
Have a proper French Girl Summer.
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Can You Spot All the References to Princess Diana in Jacquemus' Versailles Show?
The collection directly referenced some of the Princess’s legendary looks, from her puffed-up wedding gown to her iconic “revenge dress.”
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Lace Clothing Is the Summer Trend That’s Enchanting All My Fashion Editor Friends
The sweet-yet-sultry style is summer’s answer to the sheer clothing craze.
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I Took the It-Bag of Summer 2023 for a Spin—Here's What I Discovered
"Come on, baby—Let's do the twist!"
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Peplum Tops Deserve Better: Why the Maligned Silhouette Is Chic, Not Cringe
In defense of the fit and flare.
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From Seersucker to Breton, Summer 2024 Is the Season of Stripes
From new-age nautical to wavy illusions.
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How to Find Your Perfect Power Piece, According to the Chief Merchandising Officer of Macy’s
Macy's Chief Merchandising Officer breaks down how to inject personal style into your workwear.
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I'm a Professional Shopper—Here's What's Worth Your Money from Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale
Thousands of items from Nordstrom's best-selling brands are on sale—think Madewell, Vince, Dolce Vita, and many more.
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