Teen Vogue's Big Shift: What's Next?

Teen Vogue is changing big time. It's moving under Vogue. com, and not everyone is happy about it. Six staffers just got laid off. Most of them were BIPOC women or trans. Now, there's only one woman of color left on the editorial team. That's a big deal. Teen Vogue wasn't just about fashion and celebs. They talked about serious stuff too. Like politics, social justice, and even climate change. But now, with most of the politics team gone, who will cover those topics? It's a real concern. The union, NewsGuild of New York, spoke up. They said this move shows how big companies can silence important voices. They're not wrong. When you lay off people who bring diverse perspectives, you lose those voices. Teen Vogue's editor-in-chief, Versha Sharma, is leaving too. Chloe Malle, from American Vogue, will take over. Vogue says Teen Vogue will still be its own thing. But will it really? With fewer people and less focus on important issues, it's hard to say. This isn't the first time Vogue has made big changes. Last week, they folded Vogue Business into Vogue. com. It's all part of their plan to expand. But at what cost? Losing good people and important content is a big price to pay.