
Mischa Anouk Smith
Mischa Anouk Smith is the News and Features Editor of Marie Claire UK.
From personal essays to purpose-driven stories, reported studies, and interviews with celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and designers including Dries Van Noten, Mischa has been featured in publications such as Refinery29, Stylist and Dazed. Her work explores what it means to be a woman today and sits at the intersection of culture and style. In the spirit of eclecticism, she has also written about NFTs, mental health and the rise of AI bands.
Latest articles by Mischa Anouk Smith
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Katie Holmes channelled Parker Posey’s ‘Party Girl’ character with this unlikely fashion pairing
The 90s cult classic is still a font of offbeat sartorial inspiration
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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10 extraordinary mothers around the world
We celebrate the life-changing work of women who are changing the world for the better
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Move over ballet flats — these ballet *sneakers* are what all the cool girls are wearing
Bella Hadid’s ballet sneakers have sold out three times — shop them now while you can
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I trawled the Amazon sale for genuinely useful travel hacks so you don’t have to
13 travel essentials that are actually worth your time (and money)
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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White Lotus star Leslie Bibb ditches tropical florals in favour of some seriously chic spring suits
The White Lotus actress is becoming a poster girl for power dressing
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Lucy Hale makes a case for the spring green suit
Hit go on green suits
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Topshop was a mecca for Millennials like me—it might be coming back, but I don’t think Gen Z will ever experience a shopping heyday like that again
It would take more than Kate Moss for Topshop to save the British High Street in 2025
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Wellness Escapes: I went to Bali in search of winter sun, I came home with a new lease of life
This White Lotus-style sanctuary taught me how to relax
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Jessica Alba just channelled Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic 90s outfit from Great Expectations
Estella who?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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PrettyLittleThing’s old money rebrand is giving 'kept woman'
PLT has ditched the bodycon clubwear in favour of an old-money aesthetic that shoppers say gives ‘kept woman’ vibes
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Gigi Hadid masters transitional winter-spring layers at Paris Fashion Week
Looks like Gigi Hadid has been taking styling lessons from baby sis Bella Hadid
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Lila Moss just copied this iconic Kate Moss outfit from the early 2000s
The younger Moss model was spotted in Kate Moss’ leopard print coat and leather hot pants
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I’m a maximalist, but Laura Harrier’s capsule wardrobe has me considering investing in these monotone staples.
A case for the capsule wardrobe—and where to shop for timeless staples
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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15 inspirational women on the action they want to accelerate this International Women's Day
"Never give up, never give up, never ever give up."
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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20 feminist books about women's rights to add to your reading list right now
The only reading list you'll need this International Women's Day
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Why Women Need Male Allies: “If women and girls could solve gender-based violence, it would have been solved a long time ago”
Does the answer to ending violence against women and girls start with male allies and positive masculinity?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis—they’re also leading the fight to solve it
Why the climate crisis is a women’s rights crisis
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Emma Mackey has found her power
“I don't think empowerment is something that can be cultivated individually; it's something that needs to be fed and nourished by other people.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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ADHD is a feminist issue: More women that ever are being diagnosed — what took so long?
“I witnessed firsthand how challenging it is for a woman to be heard and receive a proper diagnosis in a world designed for men.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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How to blaze a trail: Eva Longoria, Jane Fonda and Helen Mirren are helping empower women to be brave not perfect
“I’m not afraid to fail,” says Eva Longoria
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Marie Claire cover star Zoe Saldaña just won best supporting actress Oscar
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Ariana Grande’s second Oscar’s dress is a heartfelt tribute to Judy Garland
The meaning behind her performance look
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Mikey Madison channels Gwyneth Paltrow on the red carpet with a baby-pink Oscars dress
Will pink prove lucky for Mikey at tonight’s Oscars awards?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Charli XCX partied under bejewelled bananas at last night’s Brits after-party
Inside Warner Music x Hennessy’s takeover of Claridge’s
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What 4 new mothers wish they knew about maternity leave
“I found it really hard to have to ask my husband for money.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What it feels like to lose your job at two months pregnant
Every year, as many as 74,000 women lose their jobs after getting pregnant or taking maternity leave
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Bootcut jeans are trending, but for 90s icon Jennifer Aniston, they’re timeless
Jen walked so Ken could run
By Mischa Anouk Smith