Name: Mary Kate Steinmiller
Company: Teen Vogue Position: Fashion Market Editor
Current location: New York City
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
1. What do you do on a day-to-day basis? I spend my mornings out on market appointments scouting and pulling clothing from showrooms. Afternoons are running around the office prepping for shoots, requesting samples, and meeting with the fashion department. After work I stop by a few industry events!
2. What do you enjoy most about your job? The excitement of the shows each season and anticipating how Teen Vogue will creatively interpret the trends for our issues.
3. What are some clothing or accessories you can’t live without? Brooks Brother’s boys white oxford shirts, American Eagle white tank tops, my wrist of friendship bracelets.
4. If you could do anything other than what you are doing, what would that be? I’m pretty much in my dream job right now, but if I had to leave the industry I would open a candy store!
5. If you could live anywhere other than where you live, where would that be? A little beach house somewhere warm and sunny.
6. Do you own any Quail? If so, what is your favorite item? I love the tulle party skirt from Spring 2010.
7. What is the most inspiring thing someone has ever told you? My dad is the most inspiring person in my life, not that he has said anything specific, but all my life I’ve worked with him as my example. He went from intern to Vice President of his company and is the hardest worker I know.
8. What is your favorite feature on yourself? And why? Long legs…my mother once said “If you’ve got them, flaunt them”. Are mom’s supposed to say that?
9. What is something most people don’t know about you? Aside from all my girly tendencies, I’m an intense NBA basketball fan.
