The Aligned Edit is a weekly newsletter about fashion as culture.

I write about what fashion signals, reflects, and quietly reveals — beyond trends, beyond shopping, and often beyond the runway. The focus isn’t what to wear, but why it matters: the ideas, references, labor, and cultural shifts embedded in clothes.

You don’t need to consider yourself a fashion person to read this. Each piece is written to be accessible, thoughtful, and grounded in context, drawing on fashion history, art, and industry practices.

I publish one main essay each week, along with shorter notes when something feels worth pausing on. This is a space for curiosity, interpretation, and conversation — comments are always welcome.

Written and curated by me,
Ilana Zadikov

You can also find me on Instagram: @ilanazadikov