Nikki Ogunnaike (born c. 1986) is a Nigerian-American fashion journalist and the editor-in-chief of Marie Claire magazine. Previously, she worked in editorial and senior positions at Elle, Glamour, GQ, and InStyle magazines.
Nikki Ogunnaike | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1986 (age 37–38) |
| Citizenship | U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion journalist and editor |
| Years active | 2008 to date |
| Employer | Marie Claire |
Early life
editNikki Ogunnaike was born in Nigeria around 1986.[1][2] She graduated from the University of Virginia in 2007, majoring in media studies and sociology.[3][4] While a student, she interned with Domno and Glamour magaizines.[5] After graduatation, she secured an internship at Elle magazine.[4][5]
Career
editOgunnaike has worked in editorial and senior positions at Hearst and Condé Nast, with various magazines.[4][5][6] She started her career as a fashion journalist at Vanity Fair.[5] Next, she was an editorial assistant at InStyle for four years.[5] In 2012, she accepted a position with Glamour.com, working there for three and a half years.[5] She was then a senior fashion editor and style director for Elle.com.[5][7]
In October 2019, Ogunnaike became the deputy fashion director of GQ.[5][8][9] She became the senior digital director of Harper's Bazaar in November 2020.[10][3] She became the new editor-in-chief of Marie Claire, on August 8, 2023.[4][6][8][2]
Personal life
editOgunnike lives in Brooklyn, New York.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ndungidi, Patrick (2023-06-25). "Meet Nikki Ogunnaike, the new editor-in-chief of Marie-Claire Magazine". African Shapers. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b Maloy, Ashley Fetters (February 7, 2024). "The millennial women leading a new era of fashion journalism". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
...Nikki Ogunnaike, 38...
- ^ a b Testa, Jessica (2021-09-02). "At Top Magazines, Black Representation Remains a Work in Progress". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b c d Frischer, Brooke (2023-06-22). "'Marie Claire' Names Nikki Ogunnaike New Editor in Chief". Fashionista. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Prant, Dara (2019-12-12). "How Nikki Ogunnaike Went From the Fashion Closet to Shaping Culture at Top Fashion Titles". Fashionista. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b c "Articles by Nikki Ogunnaike, Editor-in-Chief | Marie Claire". Marie Claire Magazine. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Friedman, Vanessa (2018-10-11). "The Most Diverse Fashion Season Ever on the Runway, but Not the Front Row". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ a b Guthrie, Marisa (2023-06-22). "Nikki Ogunnaike Named Editor in Chief of Marie Claire". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Brooke, Eliza (2020-08-12). "Bike Shorts, It's Your Time to Shine". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Nikki Ogunnaike". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
External links
edit- "A Feel For Fashion: Nikki Ogunnaike". Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (2024 interview)