Hilary George-Parkin

Bio

Hilary George-Parkin is a freelance writer in New York City covering fashion, business, and consumer culture. Her writing has been published by Vox, Glamour, CNN, and Fashionista, among other outlets. She was previously an editor at Stylecaster and Lucky magazine, and she has a master’s degree from Columbia Journalism School. You can follow Hilary on Twitter and Instagram at @hilarygp and find her work at hilarygeorgeparkin.com.

This Is What Sustainable Fashion Actually Means

Becoming a more conscious consumer means wading through an alphabet soup of terminology — natural fibers, closed-loop production processes, sustainable sourcing, radical transparency — many of which tell you more about a company’s marketing efforts…

By Hilary George-Parkin

How Long Does Coronavirus Live On Clothes?

Most of the time, we can count on our clothes to offer us protection from the outside world. In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, however, it’s easy to see them as a potential threat — particularly if you’re not sure how you should be…

By Hilary George-Parkin

DVF on the Power of Vulnerability and Embracing Your Imperfections

"You can't talk to me for 10 minutes without me telling you how old I am," says designer Diane von Furstenberg, who, at 73, has lived such an extraordinary life that she "should be 140." Much of this can be traced back to the founding of her…

By Hilary George-Parkin

Is Street Style Still Valuable In The Age Of The Selfie?

Fashion week today exists as much on Instagram as it does in real life. With only a smartphone, you can see not only every look on the runway, but also every boot, coat, and bag worn by those in the front row — often hours before professional street…

By Hilary George-Parkin

Why Your Favorite Brands Are Changing Their Logos — And What That Means For You

One of the biggest fashion trends of the decade doesn't have anything to do with the size of your bag or the style of your jeans. Instead, it has to do with fonts. A long list of luxury labels — Burberry, Balenciaga, Celine, Calvin Klein, Diane Von…

By Hilary George-Parkin