Editor-in-chief of The Cut, Lindsay Peoples, shares her experience as a Black woman in the fashion industry, discussing challenges, age gap relationships, and the importance of fashion criticism. She navigates industry pressures, balancing curiosity with caution, and the need for authenticity in magazine content.
Peoples highlights challenges of being Black in fashion industry, emphasizing the importance of storytelling for diversity conversations.
Peoples reflects on struggles in fashion industry, facing racism and authenticity pressures while pursuing career opportunities.
Peoples focuses on community engagement and relatable content at The Cut, aiming to connect with audience through diverse perspectives.
Deep dives
Lindsay Peoples' Career Path and Journalism Influence
Lindsay Peoples, Editor-in-Chief of The Cut, shares her journey from being the youngest editor-in-chief at Teen Vogue to her current role. She discusses her groundbreaking article 'Everywhere and Nowhere,' highlighting the challenges of being black in the fashion industry. Peoples emphasizes the importance of storytelling to drive conversations on race and diversity within the fashion world.
Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
Peoples reflects on her early beginnings, from securing an internship at Teen Vogue to becoming Editor-in-Chief, emphasizing perseverance and dedication. She discusses the struggles faced in the fashion industry, including the pressures of racism and maintaining authenticity while navigating career opportunities.
Community Building and Impactful Storytelling
Peoples focuses on community engagement and the power of storytelling at The Cut. She highlights the publication's approach to creating relatable content through personal essays that resonate with readers on a deeper level. By fostering an open dialogue and exploring diverse perspectives, The Cut aims to connect with its audience in meaningful ways.
Redefined Magazine Approach and Strategic Vision
Peoples outlines her vision for transforming traditional women's magazines by redefining style, self, culture, and power at The Cut. She aims to create a magazine that engages readers in authentic conversations beyond fashion and beauty, emphasizing relatability and a fresh, innovative approach to editorial content.
Innovative Cover Selection and Thoughtful Pairings
Peoples discusses the significance of magazine covers as a storytelling platform, advocating for intentional choices that challenge industry norms. She emphasizes the importance of pairing celebrities with unique photographers and stylists to create compelling narratives that go beyond traditional fashion editorials, promoting diversity and authenticity.
Lindsay Peoples is the editor-in-chief of The Cut.
“You see so many incredible people make one mistake and lose their job or they speak out about something and then the next day something blows up. And so I do think that I often feel like I have to be so careful. And that's hard to do because I'm just naturally curious and I want to know and I want to find and explore and do the things. But I'm aware that … people think I'm too young. I'm too Black. I'm aware of all those things and I'm still going to try.”