Elaine Welteroth Quotes
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Ethical fashion is the future of fashion. Gucci's decision to ban fur is a smart step in the right direction - for the environment, for animal rights, and for its massive base of young brand fans who will soon represent the largest consumer base in history.
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There will always be a measure of calculated risk-taking in manufacturing fame, especially in a deeply divided political climate.
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'Teen Vogue' is so much more than just a magazine. It's so much more than just a website. It's so much more than social. It's really about the audience, and so we're going to continue to innovate and continue to find new ways of reaching this audience in meaningful ways.
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I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.
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I read everything, but particularly, growing up in a household where my mom was black and my dad was white, I remember really loving 'Ebony' and 'Essence.' Those magazines were the only place where I could see images of women who looked like me or my mom.
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I learned early on the magic of life is having a vision, having faith, and then going for it.
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As it's related to publishing, I think magazines really benefit from having a staff with a range of different perspectives and cultural references so that any reader can feel like there is someone on the masthead they can relate to, someone they can trust to speak up for them. It's great to see that idea being embraced more and more.
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I think of our readers as young, conscious people. We can't underestimate how far-reaching our content is, especially these days.
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My office is definitely an extension of my personality. I spend more time here than anywhere else, so it's important that it reflects my style and that it's an inspiring place to think - although it's admittedly impossible to keep clean with a gazillion beauty products coming in and out all the time.
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I love so many different denim silhouettes, but I do love a denim onesie. I think you can't go wrong with a '70s-inspired, full-on head-to-toe denim moment. I also love high-waisted denim anything.
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I stay current and draw inspiration from Fashion Week in New York as well as just by scrolling through Instagram. The runways are always a good sign of what's to come, but I also get tons of ideas from real girls on the street.
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Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.
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When 'Teen Vogue' started out, 'Teen Vogue' was an aspirational fashion magazine for fashion lovers. You know, it was the little sister to 'Vogue.' And over the years, we've realized that our mission was really to become more focused on making this an inclusive community that speaks to every kind of young person.
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We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience.
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The thing about spending a lifetime under a long, bushy cloud of curls is that people naturally began associating me with my hair.
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Finding a store that sells synthetic hair in Kigali is easier than locating a Starbucks in New York City without Google Maps.
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Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example.
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I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet!
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I think we speak to a certain mindset, and it's about, you know, inspiring people who are progressive thinkers who want to see change.
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Besties Adwoa Aboah and Cara Delevingne have lot in common. They are both beautiful It Brits with impressive modeling chops - and matching half-heart tattoos that symbolize their unbreakable bond.
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Beyonce's music is like lipstick or a decidedly tall pair of heels: It's empowering.
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The beauty industry is changing every minute.
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I joke that I've always had this sort of insatiable 'big sis' complex - which is odd given that I am the baby of the family with no sisters! It's the reason I have such a powerful desire to connect with girls and encourage them. So, it's a natural fit for me to have a job that's like the editorial version of an older sister to a million girls.
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I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign.