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Aiyana Ishmael

Style Editor

Aiyana Ishmael is the Style Editor at Teen Vogue. In her work, Ishmael focuses primarily on the culture of fashion and how it specifically intertwines and affects marginalized communities. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. Ishmael is also a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media Honoree. In addition to Teen Vogue, she has bylines in the Wall Street Journal, Essence, Refinery29, Glamour and more.
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From astrology readings to airline gift cards.
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TV

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Culture

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"I think people are fascinated by [rush] because it is something they have never seen before.”
Music

Experience Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License" Through TikTok POV Videos

In case you were wondering what the literal drivers license might have to say.
Justice

Organizers Are Pushing for Massive Turnout in the Georgia Runoffs

"There’s no candidate that's going to save us; we have to save ourselves."
Government

One Reason to Vote? To Help Noncitizens Who Can’t

“I wish I had that power in my hands.”
Government

What HBCU Students Think About Kamala Harris as VP

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Government

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