Aiyana Ishmael
Style Editor
Aiyana Ishmael is the style editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. She is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree, and her debut romance novella PASSING GAME is set to release March of 2027 (831 Stories/Simon & Schuster).
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Latest from Aiyana Ishmael
The Word Chic Is in Its Villain Era
Fashion within the algorithm is watering down word choice, but who can we blame?
14 Black Fashion Designers You Need to Know in 2026
Some of the most stylish people in the biz who create even more stylish clothes.
Jennie Is Making Lollapalooza History—See Her Most Iconic Stage Fashion
We want to dress like Jennie!
Angel Reese Is Living Her Dream Life
Three years ago, the world met Angel Reese. Few could’ve predicted how she would shape the growth of women’s basketball and, eventually, make a name for herself well beyond the court. She has walked in major runway shows and now has her own Barbie. The wildest part? She’s kind of just getting started.
Paloma Elsesser on Recovery, Healing, and Her Partnership With End Overdose
And she hopes someone out there is listening.
For Megan Moroney, There’s No Such Thing as Oversharing
We caught up with the country music star to talk about her first headlining arena tour, songwriting, and letting her emotions lead the way.
Zara “Death Trousers” Got You Down? Here’s How to Properly Wear Palazzo Pants, People
No more fashion-related injuries, please!
Is It Just Us? Or Is Everyone Wearing Tiny Watches?
Tiny watches are taking over. We tapped 21 tastemakers to learn how they’re styling them.
