Dirk Standen is an editor and writer with broad experience in digital and print. He has worked for both internet startups and media conglomerates, and his writing has been published in a number of international publications.

From 2005 to 2015, Standen was the editor in chief of Style.com. During that time, he led the site’s transformation from a small magazine portal to the leading global destination for fashion news and runway reporting. Known for the speed of its coverage, its authoritative, independent reviews, and a distinctive editorial vision that brought intelligence and a democratic edge to the field, Style.com became a daily must-read for designers, editors, and other industry professionals, as well as millions of fashion fans around the world.

“Dirk has created the gold standard for fashion journalism in the digital age with his work on Style.com,” commented Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci.

Among the initiatives Standen oversaw during his tenure were the site’s expansion into street style, innovative ways of presenting runway images, video, e-commerce, multiple social media channels, a popular iPhone app, and the magazine, Style.com/Print. From its launch in 2005 to 2010, Standen was also the editor in chief of men.style.com.

Standen introduced influential voices to Style.com, including Tim Blanks, Tommy Ton, and Scott Schuman, and showcased the work of photographers like Juergen Teller, Nick Knight, Alasdair McLellan, Hedi Slimane, and Willy Vanderperre in the pages of Style.com/Print.

Style.com received numerous industry honors, including most recently the 2015 Webbys People’s Voice award for Best Fashion Web Site.

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