Journalism Professionals for Fashion Industry Gender Reporting Study

*Fashion Reporting Research Outreach* Hello all! As I get closer to graduating with my master's in May 2026, I am looking for outreach with my thesis research. I am a journalism graduate student at the University of Arkansas, conducting a research study analyzing the different writing, editing and pitching techniques publications use when reporting on gender hierarchies within the fashion industry’s top creative designer positions. The purpose of the study is to better understand how different editorial publications may approach the discussion of fashion industry accountability based on established relationships within the industry. I am looking to interview journalism industry professionals (reporters, editors, copywriters, CEOs etc.) on their experience and insight on pitching, reporting, or editing articles on the lack of women in top creative designer roles in the fashion industry and overall industry accountability. If you or anyone you know may have valuable insight in my research findings, I would love to connect to discuss setting up an interview! Interviews will be one hour long, preferably in person or over Zoom. Participants will not be compensated. If you are unable to help in this study but know other industry professionals who fit the criteria, I’d greatly appreciate you sharing their name and contact information with me or resharing this post. If you have any questions, you can reach me here, by my email [email redacted]. Thank you!