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Shaena Henry
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Shaena Henry graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in journalism from Howard University in 2007. Since then, she has worked in fashion editorial and production for Elle, InStyle, New York, and Italian Vogue. She is currently working on a master's degree in the History and Culture of Fashion at London College of Fashion. Shaena enjoys reading, Bikram yoga, great conversation over a delicious meal and drinking tea while watching classic Hollywood movies.

Blog Entries by Shaena Henry

The Devil Wears Puma: When Mediocrity and Ambition Collide

(1) Comments | Posted April 11, 2011 | 9:20 PM

Anyone who works in the fashion industry can confirm that The Devil Wears Prada is a piece of non-fiction work. At some point in our careers, we all have encountered our own Miranda Priestly, the unreasonable and oppressive manager whose mission is to make your life second-place to her demands....

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Designers Bring Africa to Runways, Leave Models Behind

(5) Comments | Posted October 21, 2009 | 11:40 AM

Alas, the spring 2010 fashion shows have come and gone, confirming that some things never change. Per usual, the runways were bursting with hungry, dejected-looking mostly white models. Unfortunately, I have become desensitized to these highly questionable standards of beauty and expect nothing more of the fashion industry. Instead, I...

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Michelle Obama: The Accidental Fashionista

(11) Comments | Posted March 30, 2009 | 2:52 PM

Even though I've been blogging about Michelle Obama's style for the past four months, the extensive coverage of her wardrobe in the media never ceases to amaze me. Every journalist, blog commentator, and politician feels entitled to tell the First Lady of the free world what dress to wear...

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