Alyssa Hardy
Contributing Editor
Alyssa Hardy is the Style Director at 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.
Go-See Outfits Are Trending, and There’s One Key to Nailing Them
Just remember: It’s an essence, not a science.
How to Create the Best Dorm Room Study Space That Won't Feel Cramped or Cluttered
Chic but functional dorm loading.
Are AI Models Fashion’s Unrealistic Beauty Standards Final Boss?
If beauty standards were unrealistic before, just wait until they are actually unreal.
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Prada's 'Fashion Expressions' Program Uses Fashion Education to Fight Gender Based Violence
“Fashion can also be utilized as a vehicle to challenge societal norms and stereotypes.”
Forever 21 Is Closing All U.S. Stores. What Does It Say About Fast Fashion?
Probably not as much as you think.
Milo Manheim, the Man That You Are
The actor eats birthday cake and talks School Spirits and Little Shop of Horrors with Teen Vogue. 🎂
How Vinnie Hacker Got Ready for the Burberry Winter 2025 Fashion Show
From Alice In Chains to Chipotle, the model took us behind-the-scenes with him at LFW.
'My Monthly Salary Is $114': Garment Workers on What It's Really Like to Make Your Clothes
From poor working conditions to extremely low pay, hear from garment workers in their own words.
'Stop Sending These Stained Clothes': Fast Fashion Is Destroying These Cities—and Lives
See fashion's last stop, the places where your used clothing is harming ecosystems, polluting the environment, and driving often-dangerous markets.
In the Fashion Industry, Gender-Based Violence Can Be Part of the Job
From production to modeling to textile waste, your clothes come with a cost.
Fashion Is Already Being Used as a Form of Resistance—Will It Matter?
Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson's cowrie shell collar may have had a significant meaning – if people are listening.
Walmart Birkin Dupes: An Anti-Capitalist Flex or a Symptom of a Larger Problem?
The viral “Wirkin” is about so much more than a cheap bag.
How to Help Kantamanto, the Largest Secondhand Market in the World, After a Devastating Fire
Thousands of vendors in the Accra market were impacted.
The U.S. Just Released the First Federal Report on the Negative Impact of Fast Fashion
In this Teen Vogue exclusive, Rep. Chellie Pingree explains what it means.
How Coach Made Its Waste Into a Viral Bag Collection
The brand's iconic bags found new life in a fascinating way.
Alex Consani Is the First Out Trans Woman to Be Named Model of the Year
Making history once again.
Simone Ashley Debuted the Rebel Version of Audrey Hepburn Bangs at The Fashion Awards
Audrey Hepburn, but make it rebellious.
This Black Friday Sale Is Tackling Clothing Waste, Not Creating It
Vestiaire Collective and the Or Foundation partnered to create a sale of upcycled fashion by Ghanian designers.
Will Clothing Be More Expensive When Donald Trump Is President Again?
Yes, Trump’s tariff proposals could impact fashion prices. It's not a reason to buy more now.
Trump Is Terrible on Climate. These Activists and Scientists Advise Not to Lose Hope
“Most women, at the frontlines of fighting for their rights and the rights of nature, have no choice but to continue the fight no matter what politician takes office.”
Kamala Harris's Concession Crowd Told a Story With Pink, Camo & More
Here's how people are processing the election with clothes.
