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.
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.
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.
InStyle
FashionInStyle is a website that covers fashion, celebrity style, and beauty tips. They are seeking pitches for their Trust Me column. They want pitches about a new show you’re binge-watching that is bafflingly underrated. They are open to all forms of media including movies, books, podcasts, and YouTube channels. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.20 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Vogue Business
FashionVogue Business is an online fashion industry publication. They “offer a truly global perspective on the fashion industry, exploring how cultural trends and global patterns will impact fashion businesses.” According to an old tweet from their senior features editor, they typically pay £550 for a reported feature story of around 800 words, and according to a payment report, they pay an average of $0.75 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Everygirl
Lifestyle / EntertainmentThe Everygirl is “the ultimate online resource helping shape the creative, career-driven woman to experience her life better lived.” They cover a wide range of topics including career and finance, fashion and beauty, decor, wellness, and travel. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.09 per word for a 1100-word article. To contact them, refer to this page.