Kenya Hunt

Kenya Hunt

Author, Broadcaster, Journalist

Kenya Hunt is an American, London-based, writer and editor whose award-winning work spans two continents.

In September 2019, she became the Fashion Director of Grazia UK after having previously worked as the Deputy Editor of ELLE UK. She has written articles for The Guardian, American Vogue, InStyle, Marie Claire, The Evening Standard and more and is a former contributor to Vogue.it. Kenya is a highly sought after voice on issues pertaining to the cross section of fashion, representation and identity and has made live and taped television appearances on BBC Breakfast, BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News, Lifetime Television and more. As the founder of R.O.O.M. Mentoring, she advocates for greater diversity within the fashion industry by providing a supportive network for some of the best and brightest aspiring designers, journalists and image makers of colour London has to offer.

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Ida Bae Wells@nhannahjones·
4 Mar

Forcing people to wait in line for 7 hours to vote is essentially imposing a poll tax as it requires workers to take off the entire day to exercise their constitutional right. I’d be curious how many voters in wealthy, white areas had to wait this long.

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
1 Mar

So #PFW went from a Sunday service to the whole Book of Revelations this morning. And the first three rows were submerged in apocalyptic floodwaters at Demna’s epic @balenciaga show 💨🌊🌪🔥 #Jesustakethewheel https://www.instagram.com/p/B9MLJVVAye3/?igshid=4qtnjj8cxchi

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
19 Feb

Milan begins gucci https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wPyLbA00B/?igshid=tbbv1aqstx3x

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
18 Feb

In addition to pages full of looks, the Big Fashion Issue has some very lovely writing including a relatable piece by Lisa Taddeo on how ageing, motherhood, and a cross-country drive altered her attitudes towards… https://www.instagram.com/p/B8tjH26gOIR/?igshid=nsxnr2iv29vn

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
17 Feb

What does it mean to embrace the decadence of glamour during a time as fraught as the one we’re in? In this season’s Big Fashion Issue (my first w/@graziauk ) we’re exploring the return of OTT glamour on the runway… https://www.instagram.com/p/B8qlno7gXR7/?igshid=1bgyfgzlnxy9o

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
16 Feb

In addition to the environmental upside of rewearing, can we also discuss all the coins it saves as well? Pictured here in an old blanket coat I got at a thrift store in California for $20 forever ago.… https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pBxOfg4Fd/?igshid=hotdzlzl5q56

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Grazia UK@GraziaUK·
10 Jan

'When We Talk About Megxit, We Must Talk About Race' https://bit.ly/2FEMNYC @KenyaNHunt

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
15 Dec

Spent Saturday in and out of museum galleries and bookshops with these little people and felt my sense of optimism about the future wholly restored after a fraught election week. As ebeleokobi said, the kids are… https://www.instagram.com/p/B6G3Xabg5ps/?igshid=1xnt0we85dtlg

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
2 Dec

The night in a nutshell #Rihanna #Donatella #TheFashionAwards @ Royal Albert Hall https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ltO5eANeo/?igshid=16g4ewa4bdcda

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
12 Nov

‘I want my work to create value around what we already have in Africa. My work raises the question, “What is luxury and who defines it?”’ Loved talking to kennethize , LVMH Prize finalist and one of fashion’s most… https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yGfJjgZgl/?igshid=13ee61b84doar

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
12 Nov

‘I want my work to create value around what we already have in Africa. My work raises the question, “What is luxury and who defines it?”’ Loved talking to kennethize , LVMH Prize finalist and one of fashion’s most… https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yGfJjgZgl/?igshid=13ee61b84doar

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
11 Nov

What does it REALLY mean to be an activist in 2019, when the term drives everything from fashion shows to ad campaigns? Was thrilled to be able to enlist she- and heroes I have long admired to explore exactly that —… https://www.instagram.com/p/B4vQjrqgsze/?igshid=tvkrc81gb05q

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
11 Nov

‘I was one of those people who thought I’m kind of too small to make a difference.’ - Who can relate to that quote??? Loved talking to Arizona Muse about her environmental awakening, why she has dedicated her… https://www.instagram.com/p/B4vOBy6gvBp/?igshid=1dwcuse2vy6pw

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
11 Oct

I’m talking about Paris shows, sustainability and fashion’s big turning point in this week’s @graziauk 👩🏾‍💻on newsstands now ( 📷 @rosamunddean ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fNa2LAeOw/?igshid=1nph55hj909wn

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
5 Oct

Yes, we were the ones with the loud baby in the back 😬 #Frieze #collectorstalk #litbaby https://www.instagram.com/p/B3PrS6bAPFU/?igshid=d79zzxac5mn5

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
24 Sep

What better way to start a new job than in Paris? Closed out my first day as fashion director of @graziauk with this view (which made the slipping, tripping and sliding down a rain-soaked walkway almost worth it ✨✨✨) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zyGtYA7Hv/?igshid=kg9bke5xyuk

Kenya Hunt@KenyaNHunt·
18 Aug

Reclaiming my time 🎂🦀🌊☀️ @ Virginia https://www.instagram.com/p/B1TyuGvgwz0/?igshid=jcp4d2cx75o7

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Guardian Fashion@GuardianFashion·
16 Aug

How to wear: a mini-dress | Kenya Hunt https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/aug/16/how-wear-mini-dress-kenya-hunt?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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Guardian Fashion@GuardianFashion·
9 Aug

How to wear lace | Kenya Hunt https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/aug/09/how-to-wear-lace-kenya-hunt?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter