If you want to get paid to write, here’s a variety of publications that pay for fashion writing.
If you’re looking for even more, you can search Litworth’s full database. (A quick search turned up 45 opportunities.)
If you’re brand new to freelance writing, I highly recommend taking Litworth’s course on pitching. You’ll learn how to actually get your pitch accepted (so you can get paid) — and you’ll learn this very quickly. Check it out.
RUNHER
Sports / Athletics / FitnessRUNHER is “the only quarterly print magazine dedicated entirely to women's running.”
Features around “competition, community, and culture are the cornerstones of this publication.” They’re seeking:
- “Thought-provoking deep dives into issues affecting female athletes”
- “Ambitious articles exploring provocative ideas and big questions women face in the running space”
- “Explorations of less-covered corners of the running community”
- “Trend reports on gear and fashion as they relate to women’s running”
Their features typically range from 1,000 to 3,000 words and pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guidelines and website.
Dazed
FashionDazed is a London based style magazine and an online platform that covers music, film, TV, fashion, art, culture, photography, politics, science, and technology. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.12 per word. According to an old tweet from an editor, rates start at £150 for features. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Teen Vogue
FashionTeen Vogue is an online publication that offers the latest on fashion, celebrity style, entertainment, beauty, teen issues, etc. They accept pitches for reported and op-ed pieces across the following sections: culture (covers TV, movies, music, internet culture, etc), identity (covers mental health, sexual health, body image, etc), style & beauty (highlights trends, changemakers, celebrity styles, and more), politics (covers social justice, politics, history, and education.) According to an old tweet from their news & politics editor, they generally pay $250 to $600 per piece, and according to a payment report, they paid $0.29 per word for a 1400-word story. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Vainqueur
FashionVainqueur is a Canadian fashion culture and lifestyle platform. They have previously indicated to pay $0.75 CAD a word for articles over 500 words and $1 CAD a word for articles less than 500 words. You can contact them here.
Fashionista
FashionFashionista is the destination for independent fashion and beauty news, recognized for spotlighting up-and-coming trends, products, brands and retailers before they hit the mainstream. Their editors regularly accept freelance contributions from writers of all levels. They accept pieces of all types, as long as the subject is discussed through a fashion or beauty lens. All freelance submissions are paid. To learn more, refer to this page.
Diva
BritishDiva is a UK-based magazine for lesbian and bisexual voices. Topics include opinion pieces, news features, reviews and previews, interview features, fashion, short profiles, and British and international features. They pay for print articles only. An old payment report indicates a flat rate of £150 per 1000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
Metro.co.uk
BritishMetro.co.uk covers news, lifestyle, fashion, health, food, sex, soaps, entertainment, travel, sports, property, weather, and more. According to a payment report, they paid $0.13 per word. To contact the editors, refer to this page.
Cosmopolitan UK
FashionCosmopolitan UK is run by a completely separate team from Cosmopolitan US. The UK team accepts pitches directly, and has a very thorough pitching guide. They accept pitches for both print features and online articles across a variety of categories. According to a payment report, they paid $0.80 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
AmongMen
FashionAmongMen is a Canadian online lifestyle magazine for men. They cover fashion trends, fitness tips, tech reviews, recipes, entertainment, and relationships. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.05 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Glamour UK
FashionGlamour UK covers beauty, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and celebrity news. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.27 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.