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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.
Movies

Sidelined Stars Noah Beck & Siena Agudong Had ‘More’ Banter Off-Screen

Noah Beck and Siena Agudong tell Teen Vogue about Sidelined: The QB and Me. 🏈
Style

This Deodorant Kept Me Fresh After a Week of Workouts — And No Showers

I skipped the shower after my morning workouts for a week to test it out.
Style

Alex Consani Says ‘The Kids Need to Stop F*cking Up Their Skin’

The 21-year-old model joined us in Los Angeles for the Teen Vogue Summit.
Style

What to Wear to See the Wicked Movie in Theaters

From the makeup to the shoes, channel your inner Elfie or Glinda.
Style

Rachel Zegler's Sculptural Dress Was Covered in Black Flowers

A whimsical creation for a whimsical movie, courtesy of Harris Reed.
TV

Outer Banks Fans Theorize Which Characters Could Die in S4 Part 2

Every character death fan theory, explained. 🫡
Style

We Asked Ashby Gentry Your Pressing Questions About MLWTWB Season 2

We caught up with the actor to talk about his skin care routine, his Invisalign journey, and what's to come in season 2.
Style

The Tangled History of the Silk Press and Its Cultural Significance For Young Black Women

From the childhood memories of young women to Kamala Harris's center-stage presidential run, the silk press has been there through it all.
Culture

Arrested Timmy Chalamet Lookalike Tells All: I Don’t Know ‘What the Hell’ to Think

24-year-old Matt Mannix talks to Teen Vogue about how looking like Timothée Chalamet led to his arrest.
Style

Ella Emhoff Brought Bag Charms to the CFDA Awards Red Carpet

With an edgy coquette look.
Style

Kylie Jenner's 2024 CFDA Awards Look Was Sea Urchin Meets Hollywood Glam

It's unclear if she can sit but fashion isn't always about practicality.
Culture

Timothée Chalamet Crashed His Lookalike Contest—Then It Was Shut Down by NYPD

See photos of the chaos that thrived on a “$50 cash prize and a dream.”
Music

Love Island’s Kordell & Serena Star in Summer Walker’s New Music Video

"This felt like the extended version of the dock scene." 😭
Style

Got Kit Connor’s ‘Howard’ Muscle Tee on Your Mind? Shop It Here

You can twin with your favorite heartstopper!
Style

Billie Eilish and Converse Just Released Their Limited Edition Custom Shoe

Run, don't walk to get your pair!
Style

The Victoria's Secret 2024 Runway Show Promised Inclusivity, So Where Was It?

Should VSFS have stayed in the past?
Style

Zendaya Talks On Campaign, Refusing Dance Classes with Tom Holland, & Finding Time to Be Present

We caught up with the 28-year-old actress to talk about her latest project with the Swiss-based brand.
Style

Outer Banks Season 4 Has a New Star: Drew Starkey's Blue Sweater

The internet can't get enough of this Rafe Cameron fashion moment.
TV

OBX Stars Madelyn Cline & Madison Bailey Name John B and Sarah’s Future Kids

And tell Teen Vogue their thoughts on those S4 Riara theories. 👀
Style

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Is Back. Are We Ready To Do This Again?

6 Teen Vogue editors on the complicated return of the VSFS.
Celebrity Style

Taylor Swift Wore $16 Glitter Freckles to Cheer on Boyfriend Travis Kelce

The pop star is back at Arrowhead Stadium. ✨
Style

Megan Thee Stallion Went Full Y2K with a Pixie Cut & Ultra Low-Rise Pants

Complete with a personalized whale tail-style front.
Style

Lola Tung Is in Paris Filming The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3

And we are getting plenty of inspiration from her baggage — emotional and otherwise.