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Tara Donaldson

Executive Editor

Tara Donaldson is the executive editor of WWD and head of diversity, equity and inclusion for Fairchild Media Group. She has been with WWD for nearly two years, following seven years leading editorial at WWD's sister publication Sourcing Journal. She has covered the fashion trade, from textiles to retail, bringing to light issues surrounding sustainability, social impact and inclusion.

More From Tara Donaldson

Mexico’s Culture Minister Cracks Down on Cultural Appropriation to Redefine Ethical Fashion

Mexico's secretary of culture has no time for fashion's cultural appropriation. And she doesn't consider it…

We’re Speaking: Women of Color Are Changing the Face of Leadership

It's a new day for women of color in leadership.

Beyond Black Squares: Fashion’s Diversity Experts on How the Industry Can Avoid Tone-Deaf Missteps

A newly ramped-up force of diversity, equity and inclusion officers are here, armed to hold fashion to…

Could Election Outcome Change Fashion’s Tariff Outlook?

No matter how the election goes, U.S. fashion businesses may still be facing tariffs — and a potentially…

Pajama Fashion: Staying In Ramps Up Sleepwear Sales — and Style

While consumers once sought out transitional activewear to take them from the gym to the office, many are now…

Fashion’s Vote Merch Purveyors Say Election Critical for Industry

With one week left until Election Day, fashion players are making a final push to get out the vote in what…

Fashion Has a New Roadmap for Ending the Industry’s Glaring Gender Inequities

There's little question as to whether there's work to be done in improving gender parity across the industry…

Sindiso Khumalo on Shifting the Sustainability Conversation and Using Fashion to Fight for Black Lives

Newly named as the Green Carpet Fashion Awards' "Best Independent Designer," Sindiso Khumalo has her own…

What Will Consumers Really Want to Wear Come Spring?

We've been through the "Big Four" fashion weeks, but the question remains: what will consumers really want to…

Faux Fur, Vegan Fur — Is There a Difference in Impact?

Vegan fur seems to have stepped in as a re-brand for its faux counterpart — but neither may necessarily be…

Is Slow Fashion the New Luxury?

If fast fashion defined the 2010s, slow fashion may be the marker of the new decade.

B Corps May Be Fashion’s Next A-list

While B Corps haven't long carried cachet for brands, interest in the designation is ramping up as…

Brands, Here’s Why Your Efforts on Race Are Falling Flat

So what, then, should you do? Try harder. Try more often.

Halston Dead at 57; His Clothes Defined All-American Style

Halston, who became one of the best-known fashion designers in America, died Monday March 26, 1990 in San…