Fashionista is the destination for independent fashion and beauty news, recognized for spotlighting up-and-coming trends, products, brands and retailers before they hit the mainstream. Their editors regularly accept freelance contributions from writers of all levels. They accept pieces of all types, as long as the subject is discussed through a fashion or beauty lens. All freelance submissions are paid. To learn more, refer to this page.

Polyester is an intersectional feminist fashion and culture zine. The Dollhouse, their digital membership platform, releases weekly creative content including personal essays, creative writing, researched features, art, and photography. According to an old tweet by their editor, they pay £50 for 1,000 words. To contribute, refer to this page.

Dirt is a newsletter about digital pop culture. They cover books, streaming, music, style, fashion, blockchain, and the internet. Their pieces are generally around 500 to 800 or 800 to 1,000 words. According to their pitch guide, standard rates begin at $0.50 per word, negotiable for reported pieces. Q&As paid out at $250. 

Vainqueur is a Canadian fashion culture and lifestyle platform. Our previous research indicated they paid $0.75 CAD a word for articles over 500 words and $1 CAD a word for articles less than 500 words, but current pay rates or whether they still take pitches is unclear. You can contact them here.

Teen Vogue is an online publication that offers the latest on fashion, celebrity style, entertainment, beauty, teen issues, etc. They accept pitches for reported and op-ed pieces across the following sections: culture (covers TV, movies, music, internet culture, etc), identity (covers mental health, sexual health, body image, etc), style & beauty (highlights trends, changemakers, celebrity styles, and more), politics (covers social justice, politics, history, and education.) According to an old tweet from their news & politics editor, they generally pay $250 to $600 per piece, and according to a payment report, they paid $0.29 per word for a 1400-word story. To learn more, refer to their pitching guide.

HipLatina is a website that empowers the Latinx/e community and amplifies their voices. They cover news, entertainment, culture, wellness, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and family. They accept pitches for original content. Their essays are between 800-1200 words and features/essays are 1,000-1,500 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $150 with potential for more if it requires extensive reporting. To learn more, refer to this page.

Give Me Astoria covers Astoria's culture, dining, events, lifestyle, fashion, art, music, and more. According to an old tweet by their editor, they pay around $100/article. To contact them, refer to this page.

NUNAR Magazine is a DMV-based youth culture magazine. They connect readers to “powerful human stories and raw emerging talent within the DMV.” They “pursue expressions and perspectives that offer a refreshing narrative in the world of music, visual arts, fashion, athletics, community involvement, and the web.” According to a deleted tweet by their editor-in-chief, they pay $100 flat for 2 pages. To pitch them, refer to their contact page.

Arkansas Soul is a digital media publication that publishes content for BIPOC by BIPOC in Arkansas. They have previously indicated to accept pitches, and that topics could include politics, arts, music, culture, history, fashion, business, news, personal essay, and interviews – all centered on the Black or minority experience in Arkansas. Pay ranged from $150 to $300. Their submissions page has been removed, so current pitching information is not clear. To contact them, refer to this page.

The Face is a British magazine that covers style, music, TV, film, fashion, culture, and more. To contact them, refer to this page.

i-D is a fashion and style publication by Vice Media. They are always seeking new writers and voices. Most of their articles are 1,000 words long. Current pay rates are not clear, but according to an old payment report, they pay an average of $0.19 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

Vogue Business is an online fashion industry publication. They “offer a truly global perspective on the fashion industry, exploring how cultural trends and global patterns will impact fashion businesses.” According to an old tweet from their senior features editor, they typically pay £550 for a reported feature story of around 800 words, and according to a payment report, they pay an average of $0.75 per word. To contact the editors, visit this page.

Cosmopolitan is a women’s magazine for dating tips, sex advice, beauty tutorials, fashion trends, and celebrity news. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.30 per word. Previous calls for pitches have indicated a pay rate or $1.00 to $2.00 per word for features. To learn more about them and to contact them, visit this page.

Mundane Magazine is a Nashville-centric digital publication about music, fashion, art, culture, and sex. According to an old tweet by their executive editor, they pay $75 to $300 per piece. To contact them, refer to this page.

InStyle is a website that covers fashion, celebrity style, and beauty tips. They are seeking pitches for their Trust Me column. They want pitches about a new show you’re binge-watching that is bafflingly underrated. They are open to all forms of media including movies, books, podcasts, and YouTube channels. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.20 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Metro.co.uk covers news, lifestyle, fashion, health, food, sex, soaps, entertainment, travel, sports, property, weather, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $0.13 per word. To contact the editors, refer to this page.

Glamour UK covers beauty, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and celebrity news.  According to an old payment report, they paid $0.27 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Berks County Living is a regional lifestyle magazine that highlights the best of the Greater Reading/Berks area's dining, home décor, style, fashion, music, and more. To contact them, refer to this page.

Verily Magazine is a fashion and lifestyle magazine for women. They offer inspiring and insightful content that inspires women to be their best selves. They cover fashion, beauty, dating, romance, relationships, entertainment, culture, news, health, and lifestyle. According to their pitch guide, their rates start at $100+ for online articles, $200+ for print articles, and $150 for poems in the print magazine. To learn more, refer to this page.

North Dakota Living is a monthly magazine that is published by the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. They are looking for pitches on fashion, beauty, celebrity news, culture, op-eds and health. Pay rates are not mentioned. To pitch them, refer to this page.

The Manual offers expert guides to men on a wide range of topics including grooming, fashion, travel, outdoors, food, and drink. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.15 for a 1,000 word article, but current pay rates are not clear. You can check out their old call for freelance writers here. To contact the editors, refer to their about us page.

C.Hub Magazine is “the first and only Afro-creative magazine that celebrates authenticity, originality and reliability in creativity.” They cover business, politics, entertainment, music, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, travel, technology, sports, and more. They have an Afro-Caribbean audience. They want articles of 750 to 1,200 words. Payment rates are discussed with the editor before submission. Details here.

Lady Clever is an online magazine for women. They cover fashion, lifestyle, beauty, healthy living, culture, and entertainment. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.10 per word. To contribute, refer to this page.

Culture Eater is an online, Australian indie zine that welcomes feature submissions across these categories: the arts (e.g. music, theatre, and photography), gaming (e.g. video games and tabletop), film and TV, literature, fashion, podcasts, and personal essays. According to their pitch guide, they pay $25 to $100 per feature submission. To learn more, refer to this page.

MONTECRISTO is Vancouver’s quarterly lifestyle magazine. They cover culture, fashion, travel, history, food, wine, art, design, architecture, business, books, beauty, and more. Since Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city, they “value national and international stories of interest to Vancouverites.” A payment report indicates that they paid $0.32 per word for a 1000-word profile or interview. To pitch them, refer to this page.

The Everygirl is “the ultimate online resource helping shape the creative, career-driven woman to experience her life better lived.” They cover a wide range of topics including career and finance, fashion and beauty, decor, wellness, and travel. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.09 per word for a 1100-word article. To contact them, refer to this page.

Artforum is a magazine focused on the world of contemporary art. They also focus on film, photography, music, fashion, and architecture. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.27 per word for a 750-word criticism/review article. To contact them, refer to this page.

AmongMen is a Canadian online lifestyle magazine for men. They cover fashion trends, fitness tips, tech reviews, recipes, entertainment, and relationships. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.05 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company based in Brooklyn, New York. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, culture, fashion, food, travel, drugs, sex, music, sports, and technology. They do not list pay rates, but payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.32 per word. To learn more, visit their about us page.