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Alyssa Hardy

Contributing Editor

Alyssa Hardy is the Digital Director of Teen Vogue. She is a journalist and the author of “Worn Out: How Our Clothes Cover Up Fashion’s Sins.” She was formerly the Fashion News Editor at Teen Vogue and the Senior News Editor at InStyle. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Business of Fashion, Marie Claire, NYLON, Refinery29 and more.
Mental Health

Stanley Cups Are the Latest Attempt to Cure Our Loneliness Through Mass Consumerism

We all do it, but is it right?
Politics

Thousands of Starbucks Workers Walkout for a “Red Cup Rebellion”

Alongside workers, thousands of college students are expected to protest campus ties with the coffee-brand.
Politics

In Bangladesh Garment Worker Wages Were Increased to $112 a Month, They Are Demanding More

"We will protest till the end of our breath,” one protester tells Teen Vogue.
Politics

After 118 Days on Strike, SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Have Come to an Agreement

“We did it!!!! The Billion-plus dollar deal! 3 times the last contract! New ground was broke everywhere!” posted SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher.
Celebrity Style

There’s a Reason Aly & AJ Wear the Same Jeans Over and Over

The sister duo took Teen Vogue behind the scenes at their momentous show in L.A. to chat about homecoming, clothing, and beauty.
Beauty

Taylor Swift Can't Get Enough of This Sustainable Denim Brand

Meet the designer behind Taylor Swift’s sustainable denim wardrobe.
Style

Eckhaus Latta Brings Sustainable Tech Center Stage at Fashion Week

Teen Vogue has the inside look at this anti-clothing waste tech the brand used for it's Spring / Summer 2024 collections.
Identity

Inside the Rise Summit: Meet the Teenagers Trying to Change the World

Teen Vogue got an exclusive look into the 2023 Rise Summit in Oxford.
Style

​​The Folklore Is Putting African Fashion and Beauty Brands on the Main Stage

Founder Amira Rasool talks to Teen Vogue about her mission to make the work of African designers and creatives available around the world. 
Beauty

This Is Why Shein Is Facing a Major Lawsuit

The fast fashion brand is under fire once again. 
Beauty

Olivia Rodrigo Manifested Her "Most-Prized" Secondhand Dress

That's fashion it-girl history. 
Identity

Lindsey Shaw Revealed She Was “Basically Let Go” from Pretty Little Liars

The actress opened up about her substance use and eating disorder that she dealt with while filming the show. 
Identity

Simone Biles Is Coming Back to Gymnastics

The gold medalist will return after a two year hiatus.
Beauty

The Problem With the SHEIN Influencer Trip

In this op-ed, writer Alyssa Hardy discusses the recent SHEIN influencer trip and the production and publicity cycles of the fashion industry.
Identity

Cara Delevingne Opened Up About Sobriety and Mental Health

“I can say that the last six months have been the best six months of my life." 
Identity

Jenna Ortega Teared Up Talking to Elle Fanning About “Manipulative” Social Media

"People see your vulnerability and twist it in a way you don't always expect."
Identity

Watch the Trailer For Aubrey Gordon's “Your Fat Friend”

Ahead of the Tribeca Film Fest premiere of “Your Fat Friend,” Teen Vogue has an exclusive look at the film's trailer.
Style

How Many People Does It Take to Make a Pair of Sneakers?

Veja took Teen Vogue on a tour of the brand's cotton factory supply chain in Northeast Brazil. 
Identity

The U.S. Surgeon General Issues a Warning About Teen Social Media Use

U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report about how teen social media use is negatively impacting health.
Beauty

Shein Pledged $15 Million to Offset Textile Waste; Will It Be Enough?

Liz Ricketts, cofounder of the Or Foundation, explains it all to Teen Vogue.
Identity

Black Girls Deserve a Spot at the Environmental Decision-Making Table

Black Girl Environmentalist founder Wawa Gatheru tells Teen Vogue her plans to make change in the movement. 
Identity

Ariana Grande Addressed “Concerns” About Her Body

"I do feel like maybe having an openness and some sort of vulnerability here, good might come from it." 
Identity

U.S. Women's Soccer Is Getting a Massive Investment

Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner are part of a new Bay Area soccer team. 
Identity

Bella Ramsey Said They Were Denied a Role For Not Having the "Hollywood Look"

The actor opened up about the pressure to fit the Hollywood beauty standards as a child.