For over a decade, Carlea Woods has shaped the culture through fashion. Her work has graced the pages of Marie Claire, Mood, Complex, Ellements, and Elle, always bringing her fearless eye, bold aesthetic, and soulful storytelling to the forefront.
She’s finessed her way backstage at NYFW, collaborated with LaQuan Smith and Cushnie, and produced fashion experiences for EssenceGU, Billionaire Girls Club, and The Bomb Fashion Show by Fashion Bomb Daily, all while curating a style rooted in elevated thrift, statement pieces, and intentionality.
Her viral essay, “I Wanted Love, But He Bought Me Shoes Instead,” proved her pen is as sharp as her styling. Now, she returns to the editorial space as Culture & Style Editor for IMPACT Magazine and Élevé, with a mission to expand the narrative of Black and Brown culture and fashion; from the ground floor to the front row.
