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
Bornc. 1986 (age 37–38)
CitizenshipU.S.
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
Occupation(s)Fashion journalist and editor
Years active2008 to date
EmployerMarie Claire

Early life

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Nikki 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

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Ogunnaike 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

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Ogunnike lives in Brooklyn, New York.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ndungidi, Patrick (2023-06-25). "Meet Nikki Ogunnaike, the new editor-in-chief of Marie-Claire Magazine". African Shapers. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  2. ^ 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...
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c d Frischer, Brooke (2023-06-22). "'Marie Claire' Names Nikki Ogunnaike New Editor in Chief". Fashionista. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b c "Articles by Nikki Ogunnaike, Editor-in-Chief | Marie Claire". Marie Claire Magazine. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b Guthrie, Marisa (2023-06-22). "Nikki Ogunnaike Named Editor in Chief of Marie Claire". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  9. ^ Brooke, Eliza (2020-08-12). "Bike Shorts, It's Your Time to Shine". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  10. ^ "Nikki Ogunnaike". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
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  • "A Feel For Fashion: Nikki Ogunnaike". Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (2024 interview)