Editorial work
From profiles on female business owners and independent fashion and home brands, to travel, food, design, and style stories, my work covers a wide range of topics.
Unfortunately, much of my editorial work was for brands that have since vanished into the internet void (RIP Sweet & many others). But I’ve managed to dig up some links and even resurrect a few pieces from the archives to give you a feel for what I do.
Ellen Van Dusen for Sweet by David Cortes, 2016
Sweet
Sweet was the first-ever media brand to launch on Snapchat’s Discover platform. It’s goal was to champion the people, places, and things that make life more interesting across a variety of categories. I was the brand’s social media editor and contributed stories in the lifestyle vertical. Sweet doesn’t exist in any form anymore, but I’ve rebuilt some of my favorite articles below.
Meet Ellen Van Dusen—the Woman Brightening the World One Squiggle At a Time
The Whole World is Crazy for Helen Levi
How to Start a Club That People Will Totally Want to Join
This Treasure-Filled Courtyard is Milan's Best Kept Secret
An Action-Packed Day Trip Outside Santa Fe
Meet Kaye—The Woman Who Turned All Her Hobbies Into a Business
& More
Love and Ethnic Power: Get to Know Nanushka for Capsule Show
Articles for Teen Vogue, where I was the social media editor and content creator while also covering internet-centric news and the occasional feature profile.
Berlin’s Best Vintage for The Berliner 1880s-1940s, 1950-60, 1960-70, Accessories, Collector’s Items
Articles for Refinery29
Amirah Kassem of Flour Shop for Teen Vogue, 2015
Keke Palmer for Teen Vogue, 2014