Jess Cartner-morley

Jess Cartner-Morley is a prominent British fashion journalist who has shaped fashion discourse at The Guardian for over two decades. After studying History at Oxford University, she began her career with work experience at *Just Seventeen* magazine before joining The Guardian as a researcher in 1997. Rising through the ranks, she became Deputy Fashion Editor and ultimately assumed the role of Fashion Editor in 2000 – a position she held until becoming Associate Editor (Fashion). Cartner-Morley's work spans haute couture coverage, street trend analysis, and political fashion commentary, while her weekly column evolved in 2018 to emphasize sustainable fashion and body positivity. She's conducted notable interviews including a profile of Victoria Beckham and has been named Fashion Journalist of the Year twice (2017, 2020). Her writing also appears in Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.