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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.
Identity

Jordan Chiles Knows It's Her Time to Shine

In a sport based on perfection, Chiles is heading into the Paris Olympics with nothing to lose.
Identity

Taekwondo Champ CJ Nickolas's Journey to the Olympics Was a Family Affair

"It wasn't a question of whether or not I was going to continue to do Taekwondo or not. It's just always been a part of my life.”
Celebrity Style

Taylor Swift Wore a Vivienne Westwood Heart Bag for Date Night

Very on the nose.
Celebrity Style

Doja Cat Wore a Hand-Painted Flag Corset and Lace Thong

Doja Cat and Dilara Findikoğlu are match made in fashion heaven.
Politics

What Are “Black Jobs”? People React To Trump’s Random, Racist Comment

Trump talked about immigrants supposedly “taking Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs” at the presidential debate.
Celebrity Style

Megan Thee Stallion Approves the Silk Scarf for Hot Girl Summer

If it's good enough for the Hot Girl Coach, it's good enough for me.
Celebrity Style

Selena Gomez Gave Wednesday Addams' Look a Sheer Twist

Wednesday-core lives on.
Fitness

Suni Lee Wants to Prove to Herself That She Can Perform at Another Olympics

“There've been so many moments in the past couple of years where I've just been doubting myself.”
Music

You Couldn’t Box Tanner Adell in If You Tried

Adell sits down with Teen Vogue at Hangout to chat about her sophomore album and making country music all her own.
Celebrity Style

A Skin-Care Guide for Twentysomethings on a Budget

Whether it's sunscreen, cleanser, or moisturizer, you can’t get the healthy skin you want without a solid routine. Here are a few products that will serve you well without breaking the bank.
Celebrity Style

WNBA Player Layshia Clarendon Will Never Stop Being Unapologetically Queer

To celebrate adidas’s new Pride collection, the athlete sat down with Teen Vogue to chat about all things fashion and personal style.
Celebrity Style

Cameron Brink Channeled Coco Gauff for Pregame Tenniscore Look

Here's where to get the look too.

Who I Am Behind The Lens

The name Aiyana means eternal bloom. To exist is to evolve, and as human beings, we’re constantly blooming into newer, stronger, more in-tune versions of ourselves.
Identity

Olympic Hopeful Minna Stess Says Prioritizing Fun Is What Makes Her a Good Skater

“I don't need to do a certain trick to be a good skater.”
Beauty

We Tried the Glossier Invisible Shield SPF 50

Here are our thoughts.
Culture

Being the Floater Friend Isn’t the End of the World—Or Your Social Life

For as long as friend groups have formed, floater friends have roamed.
Shopping

23 Plus-Size Prom Dresses for Every Style Preference

Dress to impress on the big night!
Style

Prom Isn’t Just a Dance for Gen Z, It’s a Tradition They Won’t Leave Behind

Four high school seniors share their why.
Celebrity Style

Angel Reese is Shining like a Diamond at the Met Gala 2024

This marks the basketball star's debut at the event.
Celebrity Style

Doja Cat is Dripping Wet On the Met Gala 2024 Steps

The rapper left her hotel originally in a towel.