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Tara Donaldson

Executive Editor

Tara Donaldson is the executive editor of WWD and head of diversity, equity and inclusion for Fairchild Media Group. She has been with WWD for nearly two years, following seven years leading editorial at WWD's sister publication Sourcing Journal. She has covered the fashion trade, from textiles to retail, bringing to light issues surrounding sustainability, social impact and inclusion.

More From Tara Donaldson

Handmade.com Looks to Rival Etsy With High Artisan Impact and Low Carbon Impact

It's craft meets consciousness.

What to Watch: New Year, New Consumer – What to Expect From 2024’s Shopper

In short, many want to spend less but shop sustainably — and do it all on TikTok.

Is ‘Unfashion’ the Best Way to Be In Fashion? Mimi Plange Thinks So

Storytelling stands to go much deeper than many in fashion have taken it.

That ‘70s Jewelry: High-end Vintage Finds at Particulieres Are an Art Gallery of Adornments

Shelly Branch has an eye for jewelry that's worth more than its weight in gold.

Ralph Lauren’s Cocreated Collection With Naiomi Glasses Celebrates Navajo Tradition

It's the company's first artist in residence collaboration.

Travel in Coco Chanel’s Cap-toe-pump Footsteps? Oui, Please.

It's an itinerary fit for the fashion fanatic.

Remake Gets Grant From Fashion Impact Fund to Put Garment Workers Front Row

More money, more garment workers' problems allayed.

The Next Step in Sustainability Is to Improve Impact, Not Just Lessen It

It's about much more than organic cotton and water treatment plants.

Alára Sets Sights on E-commerce Following Brooklyn Museum Success

The fashion-packed gift shop experience wraps on Oct. 22.

The Saudi Fashion Commission Makes Its Pitch In New York

The Vision 2030 plan has the kingdom investing in fashion with an opportunity to build from the ground up.

In Earnest by Byron Lars Spring 2024

Fashion to entertain and energize? It happened in Harlem.

What Will It Take for Workplaces to Work for Women?

While motherhood is the greatest cause of the gender pay gap, there's still a long way to go.

This Biggest-ever Ann Lowe Exhibit Is Set to Shine a Light on the Long Under-credited American Designer

The accompanying book provides a beautiful and more permanent record of her contributions.

A Medieval Mansion in Mallorca Melds Nature With Niceties

Hotels? So last season. It's all about the uber villa.

You Can Now Get Couture and Crown Jewels in One Extremely Luxe Travel Experience

Sign us up for this majesty.