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" I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot. "
Elaine Welteroth
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" I don't think there's anything to be ashamed of about being a woman who loves fashion. Fashion is a vehicle for self-expression, it tells the world who you are and how you want to be seen. If you use it as a canvas for creativity, then you might want to talk about it, you know? And I fully embrace that. "
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" 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. "
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" What I find is that when young people find a brand they relate to, that they feel speaks to them, they want it in every format they can get. "
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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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" 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. "
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" We live in a multi-cultural world, so embracing diversity is important in every industry. "
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" I truly believe that getting dressed in the morning is about deciding who you want to be, what you're saying in the world, and how you want people to see you. It's so much more than superficial. "
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" My mom used to call me 'Oprah' because I was always in a corner crying with somebody. I've always been attracted to storytelling around women's lives. "
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" 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 - although it's admittedly impossible to keep clean with a gazillion beauty products coming in and out all the time. "
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" The life of an editor may seem all glam all the time, but there's nothing like schlepping through the city during a torrential downpour to put things in perspective. "
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" Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7. "
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" Particularly for back-to-school, braids are a great way of showcasing your personal style. It doesn't stop at your clothes; it extends to how you wear your hair. "
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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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" What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange. "
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" I always love stopping by to see what Marc Jacobs has. I will buy pieces from Bergdorf or Barneys and then hit up Zara or Topshop for the rest. "
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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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" When you do your part, life just unfolds in ways that are so much better than you would have dreamed up on your own. "
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" There will always be a measure of calculated risk-taking in manufacturing fame, especially in a deeply divided political climate. "
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" I think braids over all allow you to play with your identity a little bit and just have some fun and show off your creativity. "
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" Practicing free speech on an open platform is a perilous path for any public figure, and there are no get-out-of-jail free passes in the court of public opinion. "
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" Bey's mantra isn't about putting on airs or makeup. For that matter, what makes Beyonce Beyonce is that thing we can all wake up with: confidence. "
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" We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience. "
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" I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone. "
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" I joke that I've always had this sort of insatiable 'big sis' complex - which is odd given that I am the baby of the family with no sisters! It's the reason I have such a powerful desire to connect with girls and encourage them. So, it's a natural fit for me to have a job that's like the editorial version of an older sister to a million girls. "
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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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" Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions. "
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" Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example. "
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" When 'Teen Vogue' started out, 'Teen Vogue' was an aspirational fashion magazine for fashion lovers. You know, it was the little sister to 'Vogue.' And over the years, we've realized that our mission was really to become more focused on making this an inclusive community that speaks to every kind of young person. "
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" 'Teen Vogue' fortunately has proved you can have smart, political, and fashionable content delivered in one place, and you don't have to choose. "
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