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Title:Freelance Fashion Editor and Writer
Education:Fashion Institute of Technology
Location:New York, NY
Expertise:Fashion, Shopping, Trends
Kristina is a New York-based writer and editor with over 15 years in the fashion industry. Previously the Senior Fashion Market Editor at InStyle magazine, she covered all things trend and shopping related. She has also worked in the fashion departments at both Self and Glamour. Her byline has appeared on Vogue.com, HarpersBazaar.com, VanityFair.com, WWD.com, TheZoeReport.com and more. Find her on Instagram at @kristina_rutkowski.
Highlights:
- Kristina is a freelance writer for numerous publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, WWD, The Zoe Report, Editorialist, InStyle, Self, and more.
- Her previous roles include Fashion Assistant at Glamour, Market Editor at Self and Senior Market Editor at InStyle.
- She is also a brand consultant, offering editorial guidance to both established and emerging brands.
Experience
Kristina's career began with an education at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she received a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communications with a minor in Literature. While attending university in New York City, she interned for a small, up-and-coming women's RTW brand and learned the ins and outs of design, garment construction, production, public relations, and more. After graduating, she began her editorial career as a Fashion Assistant at Glamour magazine. From there, she joined the ranks of Self, where she was the Fashion Market Editor, and most recently she was the Senior Market Editor of InStyle, before becoming a freelance editor and writer.
When not covering fashion, Kristina enjoys cooking with friends, hiking and the outdoors, traveling and is an avid pilates enthusiast. She loves to thrift and enjoys the thrill of finding unique vintage wares, both fashion, furniture and home goods.
Education
Kristina attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she received a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing Communications with a minor in Literature.
About InStyle
InStyle is an award-winning destination for fashion, beauty, and pop-culture, with an all-are-welcome ethos that swings open the proverbial velvet ropes. Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh, haircut inspiration, or a story that’ll make sparkling cocktail-party conversation, our expert-connected coverage is where to start. Learn more about our team and editorial guidelines, here.
