Christene Barberich

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Christene Barberich
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Born
Long Island
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materState University of New York
Occupation
Organization
  • A Tiny Apt. (Creator)
  • OOKIOH (Strategic advisor)
  • We Are The Board (Founding member)
Spouse(s)Kevin Baxter
Children1
Awards
  • Folio Magazine's “Top Women In Media” (2016)
  • Ad Age's "Top 20 Media Mavens" (2014)
Websitechristenebarberich.com

Christene Barberich is an American journalist, entrepreneur, and author.[1] She is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Refinery29, a women-focused media brand.[2] In 2022, she launched A Tiny Apt, a weekly newsletter about personal style and home spaces.[3][4][5]

Throughout her career, Barberich has been a strategic advisor to global lifestyle brands, including OOKIOH, Dendwell, Bibhu Mohapatra, and YOLA Mezcal. She has written for various fashion and lifestyle magazines such as Condé Nast, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times, Gourmet, Dwell, Departures, Amuse, Elle Decoration, and The Daily. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the book “Style Stalking.”[6][7][8][9]

Early life and education

Barberich was born and raised on the South Shore of Long Island. She completed her schooling at Bayport-Blue-Point High School and graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Visual Arts.[10]

Career

Barberich started her career as a writer for various fashion and lifestyle publications, including Condé Nast, Gourmet, The New Yorker, and The Daily. In 1999, she founded City, a fashion and design magazine.[11][12]

In 2005, Barberich co-founded Refinery29, a global media company catering to young women.[13] For over 15 years, she played a pivotal role in shaping its content and its evolution into an award-winning digital storytelling platform.[14] Vice Media Group acquired Refinery29 in 2019. In 2020, amidst criticisms regarding racial diversity and discrimination within the organization, Barberich stepped down from her editorial position at Refinery29.[15][16]

In 2021, Barberich launched "A Tiny Apt.," a weekly newsletter centered around space, personal style, and sustainable living. The newsletter is recognized as a must-read publication by Substack and has garnered significant subscribership.[17][18]

Barberich has been a new media and brand consultant for various fashion and lifestyle clients, including American Eagle, Nine West, Prada Beauté, Nike, Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance, and Chantecaille.[19] She is the founder, strategic consultant, and advisor at OOKIOH, an emerging sustainable swimwear brand.[20][21][22]

Her writings on fashion and design have been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, New York Magazine, Dwell, Departures, Amuse, and Elle Decoration.[23][24]

In addition to her editorial and new media work, she is a frequent speaker at industry events. She is also a thought leader and mentor at various universities such as Parsons and Savannah College of Art Design. Additionally, Barberich co-authored the best-selling book "Style Stalking" and hosts the "UnStyled" podcast, delving into guests' life stories through the lens of fashion.[25][26][27]

Awards and recognitions

  • Barberich was recognized on Folio Magazine's “Top Women In Media” list in the 2016 edition.
  • She was featured on Ad Age's "Top 20 Media Mavens" list in 2014.

Personal life

Barberich resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Kevin Baxter, and their daughter.

References

  1. ↑ "Christene Barberich". fashionabc. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "Co-Founder of Refinery29 Christene Barberich". Babe by Hatch. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "Christene Barberich | Substack". substack.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "At Home Edit with Christene Barberich". Kassatex. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "Christene Barberich - New York Magazine". NYMag. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "Refinery29 Editor Resigns After Former Employees Describe 'Toxic Culture'". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "How Refinery 29's Christene Barberich Learned to Share Power With her Co-founders". www.inc.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Barberich, Christene (19 April 2022). "My Debt Story". A Tiny Apt. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "Christene Barberich to Step Down as Refinery29 Editor in Chief". Yahoo Finance. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "Christene Barberich - Everything You Wanted To Know". Mogul. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "6 THINGS WITH CHRISTENE BARBERICH". INK + PORCELAIN. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  12. ↑ Bauck, Whitney (8 June 2020). "Refinery29 Founder Christene Barberich Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief in Response to Accusations of Racism and Toxic Company Culture". Fashionista. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  13. ↑ Curto, Justin (8 June 2020). "Refinery29 Editor Resigns After Former Employees Speak Out on Racism". Vulture. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  14. ↑ "‎Girlboss Radio: Christene Barberich, Global Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder, Refinery29 on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  15. ↑ "Christene Barberich". Joanna Czech. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  16. ↑ Barberich, Christene (24 February 2022). "How a '60s Doctor's Office Became Our Unconventional Dream Project". domino. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  17. ↑ "Christene Barberich". domino. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  18. ↑ "Apartment Tour with Christene Barberich". Kassatex. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  19. ↑ Mazarakis, Richard Feloni, Sarah Wyman, Anna. "The cofounder of Refinery29 explains how she built a global media brand that reaches 425 million people a year". Business Insider. Retrieved 3 April 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ "Refinery29 Co-founder Christene Barberich on Taking Risks in the Internet Age". Medium. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  21. ↑ Evans, Dayna (6 July 2017). "How the Co-Founder and Global Editor-in-Chief of Refinery29 Gets Things Done". The Cut. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "Inside Refinery29 Co-Founder Christene Barberich's Compact Brooklyn Home". Observer. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  23. ↑ Spangler, Todd (8 June 2020). "Refinery29 Top Editor Christene Barberich Steps Down After Backlash Over Lack of Diversity, 'Racist Aggressions'". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  24. ↑ Keith, Kelsey (1 March 2016). "Christene Barberich Reflects on Her Roots". Curbed. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  25. ↑ Refinery29, Christene BarberichCo-Founder. "A Conversation With Refinery29 Founder Christene Barberich". FertilityIQ. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  26. ↑ "CHRISTENE BARBERICH | EyeSwoon". eye-swoon.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  27. ↑ Zipkin, Nina (18 June 2018). "Refinery29's Christene Barberich on How All the No's Pushed Her Forward". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 3 April 2024.

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