
Emma Childs
Emma is the fashion features editor at Marie Claire, where she explores the intersection of style, culture, and human interest storytelling. She covers viral styling hacks and zeitgeist-y trends—like TikTok's "Olsen Tuck" and Substack's "Shirt Sandwiches"—and has written hundreds of runway-researched trend reports about the ready-to-wear silhouettes, shoes, bags, colors, and coats to shop for each season. Above all, Emma enjoys connecting with real people to yap about all facets of fashion, from picking an indie designer's brain to speaking with athlete stylists, entertainers, artists, politicians, chefs, and C-suite executives about finding a personal style as you age and reconnecting with your clothes postpartum.
Previously, Emma was Marie Claire's style editor, where she wrote shopping guides and trend reports, assisted with the market for fashion photo shoots, and assigned and edited fashion celebrity news. Emma has been at MCUS since 2022, but going back further on her resume, she wrote fashion features for The Zoe Report, e-commerce roundups for Editorialist, fashion news at Elite Daily, and fashion features at Mission Magazine. You'll also see Emma cited in fashion newsletters like The Skimm, Scratch Pad by The Stripe, After School, and Puck News. On Instagram, she's @emmachilds.
She studied Fashion Studies and New Media at Fordham University Lincoln Center and launched her own magazine, Childs Play Magazine, in 2015 as a creative pastime—which she hopes to relaunch one day. When Emma isn't waxing poetic about niche fashion discourse on the internet, you'll find her shopping designer vintage, reading literary fiction on her Kindle, and befriending bodega cats.
Latest articles by Emma Childs
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It's Officially a Board-Short SummerMe, personally? I'm stoked.
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What a Fashion Editor Packs for a Copenhagen Summer VacationThe Scandi-style capital deserves my best, most expressive pieces.
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These 8 Summer Shoe Trends Are the Only Ones Fashion Girls Care AboutHere, a one-stop shop for the sandals, flats, and heels that are already sweeping.
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These 8 Summer Trends Say You're a Fashion Girl With Exquisite TasteEach of them will make an impression, whether it’s understated, bold, or something in between.
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These 7 Summer Jewelry Trends Are Already Tastemaker-ApprovedFrom chunky beaded necklaces to bangle stacks, charming and eclectic jewelry is on the rise.
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The 6 Dress Trends Already Defining Summer 2026 StyleThey're easy, breezy, and—most importantly—will make your life a lot less complicated on 90-degree days.
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Lena Dunham's 'Famesick' Era Cements Her as a Fashion GirlWe spoke with stylist Talia Cassel about embracing the writer's lifelong obsession with getting dressed.
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6 Summer Bag Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2026Discover the season's top trending purses, totes, and pouches.
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6 Summer Layering Tricks That Fashion Girls Don't Want You to KnowFrom scarves tied into belts to everyday basics elevated with sheers and stripes, here’s how to layer like a pro.
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Rihanna Outdoes Herself in Gilded Maison Margiela Couture at the 2026 Met GalaAs expected, RiRi's look is a true work of art.
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Where Was Miley Cyrus on the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet?After breaking her no-show streak last year, the singer skipped tonight's event.
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Kendall Jenner Is a Nearly Naked Greek Goddess on the 2026 Met Gala Red CarpetJoin me in ooh-ing and ah-ing over the supermodel's look.
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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Are in a Heated Rivalry for Best DressedThis first Monday in May is a monumental night for Hollanov shippers.
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Wait...Is Zendaya Skipping the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet?Rumors are swirling that 'The Drama' star will be a no-show. Here, we investigate.
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Inside the Baby2Baby BoomThe nonprofit run by Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein is known for its A-list ambassadors and West Hollywood galas. But celebrity is just a means to an end, with the group donating half a billion items to the moms and babies who need them.
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The Trendy Retro Sneakers That Fashion Girls Wear on RepeatFootwear designers are on a vintage kick, and I'm all for it.
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The Never-Ending Fun of Zara Larsson's Fashion UniverseAhead of 'Midnight Sun' deluxe dropping on May 1, we spoke with Larsson's stylist about the singer's Y2K, summery aesthetic.
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Chunky Beaded Necklaces Are Back—And I’m Not Mad About ItAnd just like that, the reign of minimalist jewelry is over.
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The 7 Spring 2026 Jewelry Trends to Know and Shop NowEverything you need to know about this season's baubles and bijoux.
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To Understand the 'Mother Mary' Plot, Pay Attention to the FashionCostume designer Bina Daigeler shares how she created Anne Hathaway's pop-star persona and *that* final dress.
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Are Funnel-Neck Jackets the Secret to Looking Chic This Spring?If you buy one coat this season, it should be the high-collar silhouette.
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Every Fashion Person I Know Is Feral for Old Navy x Christopher John RogersLive now, the American designer's latest affordable collab is already going viral.
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Mary Jane Sneakers Are Running Laps Around Every Other Shoe TrendWith its expanding celebrity fan club and luxury co-signs, the Frankenshoe has stolen the show.
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4 Stylish Rain Shoes That Aren’t Big, Bulky Rubber BootsThis spring, the shift is all about lighter, sleeker alternatives.
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Inside the Frenzy Over Chanel’s Pony-Hair FlatsEveryone wants these $1,450 Chanel shoes for spring. Here's why.
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The Whimsical Heel Trend for Anyone Who Misses Playing Dress-UpChildhood regression has never looked chicer.
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Nike x Melitta Baumeister: "Rediscovering the Joy of Movement"We sit down with the fashion designer to discuss her take on the Vomero and Pegasus Premium.
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