Dana Karlson

Manhattan, NY USA
7 Years Experience

Professional Experience

Former digital fashion editor turned freelancer, covering more than just the front row. After 5 years in London I've moved back to New York, and am doing fashion writing, lifestyle, fitness, beauty and culture content. www.danakarlson.com

Expertise

Copywriter 8 YearsEditor 8 YearsSocial Media 4 Years

Specialty

Fashion 7 YearsTravel 5 YearsBeauty 4 Years

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 2 YearsMarketing (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl 2 YearsOnline/new media 6 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Glamour.com UK (10+)
  • BSkyB (6-10)
  • BBC News (1-2)
  • Yahoo! News (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Lafayette 148 New York (6-10)

Awards

Leon Bailey's 100 Most Influential People on the web

Other Work History

Designer Ivy H: copywriting for web and press materials LynkU Limited: Created and edited fashion blog Lafayette 148 New York: in-house marketing and press materials for luxury retailer

Technical Skills

Photoshop

Computer Skills

Word Suite Some HTML

Equipment

Laptop iPad & iPhone 5 Canon SLR camera Canon Point & Shoot

Work Permits & Visas

UK Work Permit

References

Natasha McNamara, Editor Glamour.com UK Rebecca Cox, Acting Editor Glamour.com UK Lisa Cowan, Features Editor Glamour.com UK

General

UK Shoppers Pay 'Significantly More' Than US
(Glamour UK 7/30/2013)
A look at the rise in popular US brands launching across the Atlantic, and what this means from UK shoppers.
Year Of The Tiger
(Glamour UK 10/16/2013)
Micro Trend report
The 5 Exercises Every Girl Should Know
(Glamour UK 6/1/2013)
Getting fit for summer? Here are the tips no girl should be without.
Oscar's Fashion Coverage 2013
(BBC 3/1/2013)
I was interviewed by the BBC, following the Oscar's 2013 telecast. I discussed the best and worst dressed nominees on the red carpet.
Fall/Winter 2013 Trend Report
(Glamour UK 8/23/2013)
From punk and plaid to pretty in pink, all the trends you need to know this season.
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013 Designer Interviews
(Sky Living, BSkyB 9/18/2012)
A look through the lens at London Fashion Week, featuring interviews with Burberry's Christopher Bailey and designer Erdem Moralioglu as well as a visit from One Direction's Harry Styles.
Star Designer Leaves Her Own Brand...Again
(Glamour UK 10/24/2013)
This isn't the first time this has happened, but what does the news mean for the international fashion community?
Interview with Mark Wahlberg - 2 Guns press junket
(Glamour UK 8/12/2013)
I interviewed Mark Wahlberg to discuss his new film 2 Guns, and also discuss his upcoming Entourage movie.
Somewhere In The Tuscan Hillside
(Glamour UK 5/1/2013)
Tuscany is for lovers. Take a look at the only way to get away from it all in Italian style.
Another Sell-Out For Kate Middleton But Who's Buying?
(Glamour UK 8/21/2013)
Everything Kate wears turns to retail gold, but how much do these celeb-endorsements really work?
Live Like A Local In Paris' Chicest Suites
(Glamour UK 9/12/2013)
More and more we're looking to sites like AirBnB for an authentic foreign experience. Avenue Story is the new luxury answer to our wanderlust based in the heart of the City of Lights.
Titanic 3-D Interview With Kate Winslet & James Cameron
(Yahoo! Shine 4/1/2012)
I interviewed the cast and producer of Titanic ahead of the film's 3-D release in London.
My Website
(3/1/2014)
Previous editorial work as well as my fiction and travel writing