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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.

Lindsay Peoples Wagner
Luxury

In Paris, The #BoF500 Symposium Sparks Conversation on Inclusivity

At a Sunday morning symposium, Sinead Burke, Jillian Mercado, Dapper Dan, Chika Oranika and Phillip Picardi broke down how the fashion industry can become more inclusive on gender, race and ability.

Luxury

In Paris, The #BoF500 Symposium Sparks Conversation on Inclusivity

At a Sunday morning symposium, Sinead Burke, Jillian Mercado, Dapper Dan, Chika Oranika and Phillip Picardi broke down how the fashion industry can become more inclusive on gender, race and ability.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers

For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers

For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.


Workplace & Talent

How to Succeed in Fashion Media in 2019

A generation who grew up idolising Anna Wintour and dreaming of climbing the masthead, now face a sobering reality of shuttered publications and layoffs. What’s the way forward?

Workplace & Talent

How to Succeed in Fashion Media in 2019

A generation who grew up idolising Anna Wintour and dreaming of climbing the masthead, now face a sobering reality of shuttered publications and layoffs. What’s the way forward?


News & Analysis

Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels

Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.

News & Analysis

Why Star Designers (Typically) Don’t Get Their Own Labels

Launching a Nicolas Ghesquière or Hedi Slimane brand is risky business, even for a major conglomerate, due to high capital expenditure requirements and the quandary of trademark ownership.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Jean Patou's New CEO, Hearst Names Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief

This week, LVMH names Sophie Brocart as chief executive of Jean Patou, while Jessica Pels is appointed editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Jean Patou's New CEO, Hearst Names Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief

This week, LVMH names Sophie Brocart as chief executive of Jean Patou, while Jessica Pels is appointed editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan.


Media

Teen Vogue’s New Editor Is Lindsay Peoples Wagner of the Cut

Condé Nast has named a successor to Phillip Picardi, who is exiting the publisher this month to lead Out Magazine.

Media

Teen Vogue’s New Editor Is Lindsay Peoples Wagner of the Cut

Condé Nast has named a successor to Phillip Picardi, who is exiting the publisher this month to lead Out Magazine.


News & Analysis

Fashion Editors or Influencers? Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell.

Magazine editors have blanched at the rise of digital influencers, but many have grown their own social media presence from hobby to side hustle.

News & Analysis

Fashion Editors or Influencers? Sometimes It’s Hard to Tell.

Magazine editors have blanched at the rise of digital influencers, but many have grown their own social media presence from hobby to side hustle.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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