Rachel Tashjian

Rachel Tashjian is a fashion writer for The Washington Post's Style section, recognized for her unique blend of fashion analysis with politics, social media, and pop culture. A 2011 University of Pennsylvania graduate with degrees in English and art history, she began her career in Vanity Fair's PR department before transitioning to writing. Tashjian became GQ's first fashion critic, covering topics from streetwear's evolution to political figures' sartorial choices, including the Bidens and Donald Trump. She later served as Harper's Bazaar's fashion news director, profiling icons like Miuccia Prada and Maria Grazia Chiuri, earning a 2023 ASME award nomination. At The Washington Post, she combines incisive cultural commentary with runway analysis, while maintaining her invitation-only newsletter 'Opulent Tips'—a cult favorite for its witty tone and insider insights. Her work emphasizes fashion's societal impact, often dissecting political symbolism in clothing through pieces like her 4,000-word Miu Miu profile.