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Online Publications to Check Out if You Want to be a Fashion Writer

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

Fashion writers are the bridge between those in the fashion industry and everyone else. This season, they’re responsible for detailing runway and award show looks for those who aren’t there to see it themselves. If you’re interested in fashion writing yet don’t know where to begin, here are a few simple platforms you can write for to enter the industry.

 

1. college fashionista

This brand is very special to me. I’ve been writing for college fashionista for two semesters now and have learned so much about lifestyle writing. CF publishes content from college students all over the nation on topics of beauty, fashion, technology, and lifestyle. If you want to enter the fashion industry, this publication is the best place to start.

 

2. College Fashion

College Fashion is another great publication and publishes similar content to college fashionista. Through College Fashion’s Looks On Campus section, writesr can find trendy students at their school and pick apart their outfits to discuss what’s currently in style.

 

3. Her Campus

Of course, Her Campus is one of the best platforms to write for. Check out your university’s chapter and if it doesn’t have one, start one! Being apart of Her Campus WVU has grown my network and given me amazing friends who I now consider to be family. I’ve loved every second of being in the organization and you will too. You can write about literally anything you want and are almost guaranteed to have an audience because Her Campus is a nationally known organization that does amazing things, such as hosting a fashion show and conference every year.

 

4. Start your own blog

The best and easiest way to practice fashion writing would be through your own blog. There you can see what works, what people like to read and can grow your experience. Employers in the industry also love it when people have their own blog and update regularly.

Kristen completed her undergraduate degree in journalism at West Virginia University in May 2019. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in the Integrated Marketing Communications program at WVU. During undergrad, she was the managing editor of Her Campus at WVU and editor-in-chief of Mirage Magazine in the 2018-2019 year. Kristen is currently the student editor at 100 Days in Appalachia and a freelance writer for West Virginia-based publications. Previously, she has served as the communications and marketing intern for the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, a writing and editing intern for New South Media and a photographer for the Daily Athenaeum. She is an avid fan of alt-rock, photography and advocating for women's equality and the prevalence of solutions journalism. Kristen hopes to one day report on internet culture and technology. 
Hi ladies and gents, my name is Mel, Melanie if you're feelin' fancy. I'm a senior studying advertising, political science and fashion at West Virginia University. In addition to my studies, I am the Campus Correspondent for the WVU HC Chapter! You can hear me on the radio at U92 FM reporting the news and hosting morning shows. If I'm not there, I'm most likely at the local Panera eating my body weight in broccoli cheddar soup or writing about the daily, awkward encounters I experience. I represenative of the college of media as an ambassador and the prez of the magazine club. Oversized sweatshirts and jean on jean are my aesthetics. Lover, not a fighter unless you tell me Joe Jonas wasn't the best Jonas. Laters, baby.