Eva Chen has made a career of knowing what’s next in fashion—often before the rest of us have caught on. A former editor of Lucky and beauty director at Teen Vogue, Chen traded the magazine world for Silicon Valley in 2015, when she joined Instagram as its head of fashion partnerships. Fresh off receiving the CFDA’s Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard, which recognizes her role in bringing fashion and technology closer together, the digital doyenne sits in Dress Code’s Haute Seat.
on Instincts
first impression: Honestly, more than clothing or accessories, I notice their skin.
Favorite scent: Warm soup on a winter day. Probably not the answer you were expecting!
Favorite trend: I really love people’s “I hate Gay Halloween, what do you mean you’re _____ (fill in the blank niche meme)” on Instagram. I live for it.
Favorite fashion era: Nineties. But not the dark-liner/light-lipstick beauty trend.
Favorite color: Soft jade green.
Favorite designer: Right now? Celine and Chanel.
Preferred material: Cotton.
Preferred dress code: Pajamas and slippers (if it’s a night in).
Muse: I assume you mean actual muse, not Meta Muse? My parents and kids.
Vision board: Growing heirloom tomatoes in my garden and making my own pizza. Ina vibes.
Which piece in your closet would you save in a fire: Any sentimental jewelry. And my kids’ baby loveys.