
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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The East-West Bag Took Over This YearCo-signed by Rihanna and Hailey Bieber, the wide silhouette is worth trying.
By Emma Childs Last updated
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The Anti-Jewelry Trend Might Be the Easiest Fashion Fix of the YearNecklaces, earrings, and rings have been few and far between on recent runways.
By Emma Childs Published
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Is Spring 2026’s Apron Dress Trend Subversive? Or a Tradwife Endorsement?They've started to trend on the runways and red carpets. Here’s what that means in terms of culture, politics, and the tradwife of it all.
By Emma Childs Published
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Denim Bags Are the Nostalgic Y2K Bag Trend to ReconsiderSometimes, the classics are overrated.
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Lady Gaga's Black Feathered 2026 Grammys Dress Is Gothic PerfectionRemember Bjork's swan dress? This is Gaga's take.
By Emma Childs Published
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Doechii's Roberto Cavalli Dress at the 2026 Grammys Unleashes Her '90s Alter Ego"It's Doechii, bitch, Miss D-O-E."
By Emma Childs Published
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Chappell Roan’s Mugler Naked Dress at the 2026 Grammys Gets the Job Done—And Then SomeNaked in Manhattan, but make it Los Angeles.
By Emma Childs Published
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"Accidental Twins" Claudia Jessie and Hannah Dodd on Sisterhood and Pandora x 'Bridgerton'Marie Claire sits down with Claudia Jessie and Hannah Dodd to discuss the jewelry capsule.
By Emma Childs Published
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Can the "Analog Bag" Trend Save Our Attention Spans? Maybe"It's been one of the simplest, most effective tools for breaking my reflexive scroll cycle."
By Emma Childs Published
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Everyone Needs to Calm Down About a 2016 Fashion Revival in 2026We asked fashion experts who've been working in the industry for over a decade about whether it's time to panic or break out the chokers.
By Emma Childs Published
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We Can All Learn a Lesson From Gen Z’s Top 2026 Fashion TrendsThe kids are alright.
By Emma Childs Published
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Loafer Outfits Are Getting a Vibe ShiftThe shoe is breaking free from its buttoned-up prep codes.
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The “Glamoratti Aesthetic” Is Trending in 2026—What Does That Mean For Your Wardrobe?The decade of decadence is back, but not without a few tweaks for modern day.
By Emma Childs Published
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Why Tiger Stripes Will Replace Leopard As the "It" Animal Print in 2026Unlike the always-trendy leopard print, tiger is more unexpected.
By Emma Childs Published
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Fashion Girls Everywhere Are Embracing the Ski Look in 2026For active skiers and après loungers alike.
By Emma Childs Published
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Pick Your Favorite of the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet LooksHere's what stars wore to celebrate film and TV excellence.
By Emma Childs Published
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I’m Tired of Pretending Earmuffs Aren’t the Chicest Thing to Wear in the WinterAnd they're way better than beanies, the sweatpants of headwear. Allow me to explain.
By Emma Childs Published
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I’m Skipping Designer Bags for This Luxury AccessoryThese are the timepiece styles defining 2025.
By Julia Marzovilla Last updated
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I Splurged on a Cashmere Blanket Scarf, And It’s the Best Decision I’ve Ever MadeIt’s as cozy as can be.
By Sara Holzman Last updated
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The Most Iconic and Sought-After Celine BagsFrom Phoebe Philo's iconic box bag design to the house's new and shiny iterations.
By Aemilia Madden Last updated
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The All-Time Best Cashmere Sweaters, Vetted By Fashion GirlsWe polled today's top tastemakers for the cashmere knitwear they live in.
By Emma Childs Last updated
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These Are Winter 2026’s Most Iconic Bag TrendsFrom sturdy work totes to flashy party purses.
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Winter 2026's Fashion Color Trends Are Already Making a MarkPrepare for a season of vibrant and viral moments.
By Emma Childs Last updated
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I Can't Stop Noticing These Winter Trends on the Chicest NYC It GirlsTriangle scarves, actually cute puffer coats, and lots of cashmere.
By Emma Childs Published
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7 It Girl-Vetted Outfits That Actually Make Cigarette Jeans Look CoolThey have the potential to be 2026's top denim trend, so study up.
By Emma Childs Published
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Love or Hate Them—Barrel-Leg Jeans Are BackThis polarizing cut continues to spark debates.
By Lauren Tappan Last updated
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Yes, Surprisingly Chic Puffer Jacket Outfits ExistStyling hacks to not look like the Michelin Man.
By Emma Childs Published


