Christene Barberich

Christene Barberich is an American journalist, entrepreneur, and author. She is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Refinery29, a women-focused media brand. In 2022, she launched A Tiny Apt, a weekly newsletter about personal style and home spaces.
 
Throughout her career, Barberich has been a strategic advisor to global lifestyle brands, including OOKIOH, Dendwell, Bibhu Mohapatra, and YOLA Mezcal. She has written for various fashion and lifestyle magazines such as Condé Nast, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times, Gourmet, Dwell, Departures, Amuse, Elle Decoration, and The Daily. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the book “Style Stalking.”
==Early life and education==
Barberich was born and raised on the South Shore of Long Island. She completed her schooling at Bayport-Blue-Point High School and graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and Visual Arts.
==Career==
Barberich started her career as a writer for various fashion and lifestyle publications, including Condé Nast, Gourmet, The New Yorker, and The Daily. In 1999, she founded City, a fashion and design magazine.
In 2005, Barberich co-founded Refinery29, a global media company catering to young women. For over 15 years, she played a pivotal role in shaping its content and its evolution into an award-winning digital storytelling platform. Vice Media Group acquired Refinery29 in 2019. In 2020, amidst criticisms regarding racial diversity and discrimination within the organization, Barberich stepped down from her editorial position at Refinery29.
In 2021, Barberich launched "A Tiny Apt.," a weekly newsletter centered around space, personal style, and sustainable living. The newsletter is recognized as a must-read publication by Substack and has garnered significant subscribership.
Barberich has been a new media and brand consultant for various fashion and lifestyle clients, including American Eagle, Nine West, Prada Beauté, Nike, Yves Saint Laurent Fragrance, and Chantecaille. She is the founder, strategic consultant, and advisor at OOKIOH, an emerging sustainable swimwear brand.
Her writings on fashion and design have been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, New York Magazine, Dwell, Departures, Amuse, and Elle Decoration.
In addition to her editorial and new media work, she is a frequent speaker at industry events. She is also a thought leader and mentor at various universities such as Parsons and Savannah College of Art Design. Additionally, Barberich co-authored the best-selling book "Style Stalking" and hosts the "UnStyled" podcast, delving into guests' life stories through the lens of fashion.
==Awards and recognitions==
* Barberich was recognized on Folio Magazine's “Top Women In Media” list in the 2016 edition.
* She was featured on Ad Age's "Top 20 Media Mavens" list in 2014.
==Personal life==
Barberich resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Kevin Baxter, and their daughter.
==References==
==External links==
* Personal website
* Tiny Apt. Newsletter
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