Stylists Suite News: July 7, 2025 Edition
In this week's Stylists Suite News, we are excited to introduce five new editors who are now in prominent roles elevating culture and lifestyle, while including four not-to-be-missed pitch opportunities and upcoming events that have just opened their media and talent credentialing.
Get to pitching.
This list of editors and one whole media outlet posted this week, saying they were looking for new and unique story ideas specific to their audiences. This week, there is a strong need for narrative and essay-driven stories.
DIGITAL FRONTIER SEEKS FEATURE PITCHES
Digital Frontier editor Sophia Epstein seeks feature pitches from journalists who explore trends within the digital world. She's interested in new, narrative-driven hooks that reveal what's next. In addition, she's open to stories about startups solving problems or addressing niche challenges, particularly if there's an astonishing twist or a compelling human element involved.
Send pitches to sophia@digitalfrontier.com
CONDE NAST TRAVELER IS LOOKING FOR PITCHES
Conde Nast Traveler is looking for pitches for the Best Places to Go in 2026 list. This includes: pop culture moments, visa changes, flight rates, and holiday days.
Accepting pitches for several sections and editors
Women Who Travel
Stories about and by women who go beyond the measure have adventures showcase their experience through a story, specifically a first-person essay. Send pitch to Articles Director Lale Arikoglu.
Destination Guides
Cover a destination you plan to go to, and share your expertise by painting a picture of your chosen location, showcasing what it means to you. Send the pitch to Senior Editor, Destinations, Shannon McMahon.
Points and Miles
Stories about the sole experience of using points and smiles when traveling and the strategy involved, whether it involves business class flights, luxury hotels, or the best restaurants. What's the experience?
Send the pitch to Associate Editor Matt Ortile
DADDY MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR ESSAYS
DADDY Berlin Magazine Editors is looking for writers to write essays, stories, poems, and even photos that showcase how you feel based on “power.” How does the word impact you? Relationships with others? Write about it.
Send the form to the following link: DADDY Magazine– Open Call, The POWER Issue
REMEZCLA MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR LATIN VOICES
Remezcla Editor Alexia Hodoyan-Gastelum is looking for writers who can share some lens in emerging Latin music, entertainment, and culture as we look forward to the vibrant trends and events shaping modern industry. Send the pitch to editorial@remezcla.com
This week’s list of 5 new editors includes another of my favorites, Cori Murray, EBONY Magazine’s New Editorial Director of Content. Murray is a new editorial leader at EBONY, but not new to the Stylists Suite or Black media after spending over twenty years as Entertainment Director at Essence Magazine and, most recently, as a freelancer. Go ahead and introduce yourself to the new Editors on this list; we’ve included their contacts.
JESSICA FUENTES NEW EDITOR IN CHIEF FOR GLASSTIRE
Jessica Fuentes, a Texas-based artist and educator, crafts stories that highlight Texas art and BIPOC narratives. Starting with 15 years of teaching experience, she joined Glasstire as News Editor in 2021 and was recently promoted to the position of Editor-in-Chief. Her work focuses on heritage, remembrance, and cultural identity.
Follow her at @jessicafuentes83 and on Linkedin Jessica Fuentes
ADAM O’NEAL, EDITOR OF OPINIONS SECTION OF THE WASHINGTON POST
Introducing Adam O’Neal, Florida native and new Editor of Opinions at The Washington Post. Adam brings strong editorial wisdom with an innovative approach. He was a reporter for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and The Dispatch, and he presents a bold, forward-thinking vision for opinion journalism, particularly in the realm of technology.
MICHELLE CIOCI ADAMS, NEW EDITOR IN CHIEF AT BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST
Introducing Michelle Cioci Adams, the new Editor-in-Chief, at Buffalo Business First. A proud graduate of Kent State University. Michelle brings 25 years of journalism experience. She launched her career at the Utica Observer-Dispatch and after 12 years, stepped into the role of managing editor at Buffalo Business First, where she had an impact mentoring writers to spark conversation.
Follow her on Linkedin at Michelle Cioci Adams
TALIB CHOUDHRY, NEW EDITOR OF HOUSE & GARDEN
Introducing Tablib Choudhry, the new Editor at House & Garden UK at Condé Nast. A graduate of Newcastle University, Choudhry began his career at Architectural Digest Middle East, then moved to The Telegraph, ELLE Decoration, and The Sunday Times.
Follow him on Instagram at @interiorseditor and on LinkedIn Talib Choudhry.
CORI MURRAY, NEW EVP EDITORIAL CONTENT AT EBONY MAGAZINE
Introducing Cori Murray, who recently joined EBONY Magazine as Executive Vice President of Editorial Content. With 22 years at Essence, ascending from Deputy Editor to Entertainment Director where she formulated iconic covers and set a Black excellence standard.
Follow her on Instagram at corimurray and Linkedin Cori Murray
Elevate your coverage this week; from New Zealand’s premier fashion week to Paris Haute Couture and the Black in Tech Conference, these upcoming events promise exclusive storytelling moments. Discover dates, contacts, and credential details below to secure your place on the front row of global style.
NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2025
New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) is the exclusive style event in Aotearoa, celebrating the diversity and creation of the country’s fashion industry. The event brings designers, media, and fashion fans for passionate nights of runway shows.
New Zealand Fashion Week will take place from Monday, August 25, to Saturday, August 30
For further information and press inquiries, contact: Anna Farrera anna.farrera@pead.co.nz
Robynne Roodt robynne.roodt@pead.co.nz
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK - FALL/WINTER 2025/26
Paris Haute Couture Week is the epitome of this expression of high fashion, where the world’s most respected designers gather to present their finest, exclusive, and handcrafted work. This event provides a platform for emerging talents to showcase one-of-a-kind work to a special group of fashion investors.
The Paris Haute Couture Week will take place from Monday, July 7th to Thursday 10, 2025
Click for the complete contact presse@fhcm.paris for media credentials or further inquiries.
Black Is Tech Week is bringing a week of Events for tech professionals, entrepreneurs and Students with concentration in the Downtown Houston Area. Events will include large to small scale focused activations with something for everyone: from those looking to transition into tech to the most experienced technical Professionals or Entrepreneurs.
The Black is Tech Week will take place August 11-16, in Houston Texas
FESTIVAL RUNWAY FASHION SHOW
The Festival Runway Fashion Show is an iconic Festival of Arts that spotlights creators who include recycled and upcycled fabrics into their unique creations. This event brings together artists and fashion enthusiasts for an afternoon of imagination, community, and artistry.
The Festival Runway Fashion Show will take place on August 18, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach, California.
Click here for press and media credentials and contracts. For further inquiries, please email iInfo@foapom.com.
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