Quotes from Elaine Welteroth

Trump gets too much credit for 'Teen Vogue''s evolution.

I think you've got to be able to relate to what teens are going through.

From what I see, people of color are being called on in a different way. We're being heard in a different way - louder. And I think it's such an exciting time. The power structure is being redefined, and we're redefining beauty with the stories that we're telling and the women we're showing on our covers.

Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example.

I love so many different denim silhouettes, but I do love a denim onesie. I think you can't go wrong with a '70s-inspired, full-on head-to-toe denim moment. I also love high-waisted denim anything.

I started out as the assistant to the editor-in-chief at 'Ebony' magazine. She took me under her wing and gave me opportunities to take on bigger responsibilities very early on in my career.

The life of an editor may seem all glam all the time, but there's nothing like schlepping through the city during a torrential downpour to put things in perspective.

I think the word 'woke' is now over. The first time I heard my mature, white dad use that term, I was like 'OK, this is done.'

I think we speak to a certain mindset, and it's about, you know, inspiring people who are progressive thinkers who want to see change.

If you feel that it diminishes your intelligence to be asked about your fashion choices for an evening on the red carpet, so be it.

My office is definitely an extension of my personality. I spend more time here than anywhere else, so it's important that it reflects my style and that it's an inspiring place to think - although it's admittedly impossible to keep clean with a gazillion beauty products coming in and out all the time.

I stay current and draw inspiration from Fashion Week in New York as well as just by scrolling through Instagram. The runways are always a good sign of what's to come, but I also get tons of ideas from real girls on the street.

Ethical fashion is the future of fashion. Gucci's decision to ban fur is a smart step in the right direction - for the environment, for animal rights, and for its massive base of young brand fans who will soon represent the largest consumer base in history.

I read everything, but particularly, growing up in a household where my mom was black and my dad was white, I remember really loving 'Ebony' and 'Essence.' Those magazines were the only place where I could see images of women who looked like me or my mom.

Nothing is as exciting - or as nerve-wracking - as being the new girl. Whether it's your first day of school or you're starting a dream job, if there's one thing that makes a first impression a lot less daunting, it's a really, really good hair day.

There's this moment happening in our culture where the power of the audience and the influence that people of color have is undeniable at this point.

As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box.

I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work life to having a social impact.

Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity.

I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone.

I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign.

The next generation of luxury consumers are much more socially conscious, and they look to invest in brands that see the world the way they do.

Turns out moonlighting as a model is harder than I thought!

I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette.