Mario Abad

Freelance Fashion Writer/Editor

United States

I'm a freelance journalist with 8 years of experience editing and writing about fashion. I'm interested in covering the business side of fashion and retail, fashion's crossover with pop culture, new product launches and collaborations, in-depth fashion features, and interviews/profiles of executives, designers, and other notable fashion industry experts.

I've written for Vogue, W, ELLE, Robb Report, Forbes, Footwear News, PAPER, Fashionista, and more.

Contact: marioantonioabad@gmail.com

Portfolio
PAPER
07/13/2022
How the Pyer Moss Team Pulled Off Its Postponed Couture Show

As with any outdoor event planned months in advance, the risk of inclement weather is always something organizers are mindful of. But the unusual circumstances at Pyer Moss' first couture show last Thursday — held in the front lawn of Madam C.J. Walker's Villa Lewaro estate — took many by surprise.

PAPER
03/02/2021
The Messy Dynamics of Fashion Clubhouse

When news of Alexander Wang's sexual assault allegations first spread on social media, hundreds of users flocked to Clubhouse to weigh in on the firestorm surrounding the designer, which evolved into heated discussions around fashion's power imbalances, party culture and predatory behavior.