Elaine Welteroth

“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 - alt...”

“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...”

“As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box.”

“I started out as the assistant to the editor-in-chief at 'Ebony' magazine. She took me under her wing and gave me opportunities to take on bigger responsibilities very early on in my career.”

“It's only shocking to the uninitiated that 'Teen Vogue' would have the audacity to be political and style-focused.”

“Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.”

“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.”

“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...”

“There will always be a measure of calculated risk-taking in manufacturing fame, especially in a deeply divided political climate.”

“As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless abo...”

“It was so fun to see my hair all brushed out - it looked like caramel-flavored cotton candy!”

“The thing about spending a lifetime under a long, bushy cloud of curls is that people naturally began associating me with my hair.”

“Nothing is as exciting - or as nerve-wracking - as being the new girl. Whether it's your first day of school or you're starting a dream job, if there's one thing that makes a first impressio...”

“Beyonce's music is like lipstick or a decidedly tall pair of heels: It's empowering.”

“I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work...”

“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 s...”

“If you feel that it diminishes your intelligence to be asked about your fashion choices for an evening on the red carpet, so be it.”

“The evolution at 'Teen Vogue' is not a result of dinosaurs in a board room coming up with a strategy to reach the kids.”

“I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone.”

“I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.”