Lindsay Peoples Wagner
Editor-in-Chief, The Cut; Former Editor-in-Chief, Teen Vogue
One of the youngest and only prominent black editors in the industry, she has maintained a strong focus on issues of race, politics and inclusive representation throughout her career in fashion media.
From working as an intern in Teen Vogue’s fashion closets to leading its entire editorial and digital strategy as editor-in-chief, Lindsay Peoples Wagner is a trailblazer. Most recently, she has been appointed editor-in-chief of New York Magazine's The Cut.
Peoples Wagner rose to acclaim in August 2018 with her barnstorming piece Everywhere and Nowhere: What It's Really Like to Be Black and Work in Fashion, a collation of testimonies from over 100 black professionals and public figures across the fashion industry. Throughout her own career, which has included working at titles such as Style.com, Beauty and the Dirt and O, The Oprah Magazine, she has consistently covered topics of fashion and beauty through the lens of social justice, race and size inclusivity.
Peoples Wagner joined Teen Vogue as editor-in-chief in October 2018 from her previous role as fashion editor of The Cut since 2015. Replacing Phillip Picardi at the helm of the publication, she has bolstered its existing vision of astutely covering politics, social issues and inclusive sexual health advice alongside popular culture, fashion and beauty.
In 2017, she won the ASME Next award for outstanding achievement by magazine journalists under the age of 30.
Peoples Wagner returned to The Cut, New York Magazine's fashion-focused vertical, as editor-in-chief in 2021, establishing her position among a new cohort of editors-in-chief who came of age when print media was already declining.
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For the First Time, The Cut Gets Its Own Print Edition
This September, the Vox Media-owned publication, a vertical of New York magazine, will publish its viral essays, fashion coverage and pop culture hot takes in its first standalone issue.
For the First Time, The Cut Gets Its Own Print Edition
This September, the Vox Media-owned publication, a vertical of New York magazine, will publish its viral essays, fashion coverage and pop culture hot takes in its first standalone issue.
Lindsay Peoples Made The Cut More Diverse. What’s Next?
Two years into her role as editor-in-chief, New York Magazine’s fashion vertical is a more diverse publication, but also one that’s operating in a different environment than it was in 2021.
Lindsay Peoples Made The Cut More Diverse. What’s Next?
Two years into her role as editor-in-chief, New York Magazine’s fashion vertical is a more diverse publication, but also one that’s operating in a different environment than it was in 2021.
New York Fashion Week Discovery Showroom’s Designers to Watch
BoF meets 5 designers selected for the Black in Fashion Council’s Discovery Showroom to hear their strategies for success and the challenges they have overcome.
New York Fashion Week Discovery Showroom’s Designers to Watch
BoF meets 5 designers selected for the Black in Fashion Council’s Discovery Showroom to hear their strategies for success and the challenges they have overcome.
Black Fashion Leaders Push Industry to Move Beyond D&I Commitments
Civil rights organisation Color Of Change has partnered with the Black in Fashion Council, IMG and supermodel and activist Joan Smalls to launch #ChangeFashion, a roadmap to tackle racism and discrimination in the industry.
Black Fashion Leaders Push Industry to Move Beyond D&I Commitments
Civil rights organisation Color Of Change has partnered with the Black in Fashion Council, IMG and supermodel and activist Joan Smalls to launch #ChangeFashion, a roadmap to tackle racism and discrimination in the industry.
Retailers Pledged Action on Diversity. Delivery Is Proving More Elusive.
Public pressure, especially from the 15 Percent Pledge, pushed many US-focused businesses to disclose information and promise progress, but the industry is still largely in a planning and promises stage.
Retailers Pledged Action on Diversity. Delivery Is Proving More Elusive.
Public pressure, especially from the 15 Percent Pledge, pushed many US-focused businesses to disclose information and promise progress, but the industry is still largely in a planning and promises stage.
Power Moves | Lindsay Peoples Wagner Named The Cut’s EIC, Tiffany Announces Executive Reshuffle
This week, Lindsay Peoples Wagner returns to New York Magazine’s The Cut, while Tiffany gets an executive shakeup following the completion of its acquisition by LVMH.
Power Moves | Lindsay Peoples Wagner Named The Cut’s EIC, Tiffany Announces Executive Reshuffle
This week, Lindsay Peoples Wagner returns to New York Magazine’s The Cut, while Tiffany gets an executive shakeup following the completion of its acquisition by LVMH.
Teen Vogue’s Lindsay Peoples Wagner Named The Cut’s New EIC
The youngest leader of a Condé Nast title is returning to New York Magazine and succeeding Stella Bugbee.
Teen Vogue’s Lindsay Peoples Wagner Named The Cut’s New EIC
The youngest leader of a Condé Nast title is returning to New York Magazine and succeeding Stella Bugbee.
How Fashion and Beauty Can Better Engage with Black Businesses
Four months after renewed demands for racial justice hit the fashion and beauty industries, what — beyond symbolic gestures — has been done, and what will it take to make initiatives like the 15 Percent Pledge work?
How Fashion and Beauty Can Better Engage with Black Businesses
Four months after renewed demands for racial justice hit the fashion and beauty industries, what — beyond symbolic gestures — has been done, and what will it take to make initiatives like the 15 Percent Pledge work?
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Will New York Fashion Week Survive the Pandemic?
This strange season’s series of 'shows' made it clearer than ever: the value of New York Fashion Week is up for debate. While still important for some designers, others are opting out and not looking back.
Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.
Amidst Tumult, Everlane Raises $85 Million
The direct-to-consumer brand known for its promise of radical transparency has come under fire this year, but a new cash infusion led by LVMH-linked L Catterton is a stabilising endorsement.
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