Elaine Welteroth

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 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. ”

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. ”

I think braids over all allow you to play with your identity a little bit and just have some fun and show off your creativity. ”

I don't think there's anything to be ashamed of about being a woman who loves fashion. Fashion is a vehicle for self-expression, it tells the world who you are and how you want to be seen. If you use it as a canvas for creativity, then you might want to talk about it, you know? And I fully embrace that. ”

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. ”

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'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other. ”

Particularly for back-to-school, braids are a great way of showcasing your personal style. It doesn't stop at your clothes; it extends to how you wear your hair. ”

Personal style says so much about who you are. What you wear can entice different things from within you. ”