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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. "

Elaine Welteroth

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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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" 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 about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel. "

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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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" 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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" I'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other. "

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" There were times I was underestimated a lot. It gave me a unique benefit. The expectations were so low I could blow their head off. "

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

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" From what I see, people of color are being called on in a different way. We're being heard in a different way - louder. And I think it's such an exciting time. The power structure is being redefined, and we're redefining beauty with the stories that we're telling and the women we're showing on our covers. "

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" Not gonna lie - having a personal glam squad is pretty amazing. "

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" I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot. "

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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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" I think the word 'woke' is now over. The first time I heard my mature, white dad use that term, I was like 'OK, this is done.' "

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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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