Lindsay Peoples Wagner was in her late twenties when she became the Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, making her the youngest Editor-in-Chief in Conde Nast's History. Now she's the Editor-in-Chief of New York Magazine's Fashion Vertical, The Cut and co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council. Today she shares: 
 What it's like starting out in the fashion industry when you don't come from money and how she made it happen. 
 Why it's her mission to open the door to the fashion industry + tell better and more diverse stories 
 The gut decision that changed her career 
 We discuss her viral article "What It's Really Like To Be Black + Work In Fashion" + the effects of having to dim your light. 
 The 24 hour rule 
 What she wore for her interview with Anna Wintour before landing the job as EIC of Teen Vogue. 
 What style advice she would give her younger self. 
 The mentor you really need vs. the mentor you think you need. 

Produced by Dear Media.

Lindsay Peoples Wagner was in her late twenties when she became the Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, making her the youngest Editor-in-Chief in Conde Nast's History. Now she's the Editor-in-Chief of New York Magazine's Fashion Vertical, The Cut and co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council. Today she shares: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What it's like starting out in the fashion industry when you don't come from money and how she made it happen. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why it's her mission to open the door to the fashion industry + tell better and more diverse stories </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The gut decision that changed her career </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> We discuss her viral article "What It's Really Like To Be Black + Work In Fashion" + the effects of having to dim your light. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The 24 hour rule </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What she wore for her interview with Anna Wintour before landing the job as EIC of Teen Vogue. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What style advice she would give her younger self. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The mentor you really need vs. the mentor you think you need. </li> </ul> <p>Produced by <a href="dearmedia.com">Dear Media.</a></p>

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Lindsay Peoples Wagner: Changing The Fashion Industry + Pursuing A Career Rooted in Purpose

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