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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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Celebrity Style

Alex Consani Walked 17 Runways This Fashion Month — See Every Look Here

Our girl was booked and busy.
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From Doechii to Chappell Roan, 7 Best Celebrity Looks from Paris Fashion Week

The beauty and the clothes were a 10 out of 10!
Style

Here's the Picturesque Red Lipstick Marissa Bode Wore to the Oscars

She told us all the deets about her makeup.
Theater

Dolly Parton Musical Auditions Have Taken Over TikTok

Here's everything you need to know.
Style

Sasha Obama Is a Crochet Queen While Hanging at a Los Angeles Park

Starting my crochet career as we speak!
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We Graded the Best Looks From the Vanity Fair Oscars Party 2025

Ending awards season on a very fashionable note.
Style

Miley Cyrus Served Bleached Brows and Gothcore at Oscars 2025 — See Photos

Our queen knows how to arrive in style.
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Oscars 2025 Red Carpet Looks, Dresses, Outfits, & Suits Graded — See Photos

See what your faves got.
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Dixie D’Amelio and More Celebs Embraced the Sheer Trend at VF’s Young Hollywood Party

Lace was another star.
Style

Amelia Gray Hamlin Went Full Yeticore While at Milan Fashion Week — See Photos

The bigger the coat the better!
Style

Millie Bobby Brown Goes Full Beach Barbiecore While Doing Press

Summer is here early!
Identity

At HBCUs, Some Queer Students Feel They Have a Choice: Come Out or Go Greek

"Some people are against the idea of coming out in college or they wait until they get their letters. There's ignorance in a lot of spaces — especially with the Divine Nine.”
Style

From Blue Ivy Carter to Ariana Grande: An Ode to the Kitten Heel

I'm standing ten toes down behind my beloved kitten heels.
Style

This Dry Shampoo Is a Holy Grail for Knotless Braid Wearers

Perfect for the “on the go” girl!
Style

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Wore Matching Rings at the BAFTAs

Matching tattoos are out, baby!
Style

Julez Smith Doesn’t Care About Nepotism—He Wants to Put in the Work

“I think I’m taking the crown of the flyest in my fam,” says Smith.
Style

I Tried the Nike Collection Serena Williams Wore in the Super Bowl

No spectacular crip walking here, just an honest review.
Style

Tia Adeola Celebrates 10 Years at NYFW With Her Signature Ruffles

The designer is always putting Nigeria at the forefront.
Style

Taylor Swift Wore an Oversized Blazer to Super Bowl LIX

Experts had some other predictions though.
Style

Blue Ivy Carter Rocks the Cargo Pants Trend at Super Bowl LIX

Buying my leather jacket as we speak.
Style

Is Taylor Swift's Style Plus-Size Friendly? Samyra Dressed Up Like Her to Find Out

“Everything about Taylor Swift is very accessible, even her fashion.”
Style

Here's How Latto Got Ready for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The “Big Mama” rapper is always serving looks.
Music

Watch Doechii Dedicate Her Grammys Speech to Black Girls Everywhere

The first acceptance speech of the night, and it’s already the best.
Style

Blue Ivy Carter Stole the Show Wearing a Strapless Blue Gown at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Like mother, like daughter.