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    Refinery29 is the cornerstone of fashion, beauty, and shopping for a new generation.

  • About Us

    Overview

    Refinery29 isn’t just about fashion – it’s a lens for millions of women, everyday, to discover their best personal style and feel as good as they look. Through award-winning original programming, Refinery29 connects a fast-growing audience of users with content, commerce, and community, giving them all the tips, tricks, and tools they need to live a more beautiful life – and share it with the world.

  • Team R29

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    • Meet the team
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      We’re a smart, diverse, agile, hard-working (duh!), collaborative bunch, but we’re also creative, passionate, thoughtful, and undeniably obsessed with the site that we work for. There’s a lot of talent behind Refinery29… and it all begins here.

    • Meet the team

      • Alana Salguero Commerce Coordinator

      • Alexandra McGinn Sales Coordinator

      • Alexandria Gurule Marketing Manager

      • Alison Denton Brand Integration Manager

      • Alison Koplar VP of Sales

      • Amanda Keiser Commerce Copywriter/Editor

      • Ammiel Mendoza Junior Designer

      • Andrew Abshere Director of Product Management

      • Angela Tafoya San Francisco Editor

      • Anna Plaks Sr. Director of Brand Integration & Innovation

      • Annie Georgia Greenberg NY Editor

      • Ben Wilson Software Engineer

      • Charlene Chang Merchandise Manager

      • Chloe Daley Editorial Production Coordinator

      • Christene Barberich Editor In Chief

      • Christina De La Cruz Design Director

      • Christy Kurtz Senior Photo Editor

      • Connie Wang Global Editor

      • Emily Kowzan Designer

      • Gabriel Bell Staff Writer

      • Gabriela Alford Senior Designer

      • Gina Marinelli Assistant Editor

      • Holly E. Thomas Washington, D.C. Editor

      • Ida Hariri Assistant Photo Editor

      • Isabel Cafaro Executive Assistant

      • Isabelle Rancier Associate Art Director

      • Jack Pearce Videographer

      • Jacobus Geluk Semantic Data Architect

      • Jake McGraw Software Engineer

      • Janine Squillari Assistant Controller

      • Jenny Gorenstein Sr. Fashion Director

      • Jessica Teves Managing Editor

      • Joel Escobar Software Engineer (consultant)

      • Josh Himwich VP of Product

      • Julia Anderson Associate Director of Brand Integration

      • Justin Stefano Founder

      • Kate Hyatt Producer

      • Katie Gowdy Associate Fashion Director

      • Katie Hintz-Zambrano Senior Editor, West Coast

      • Kelsey Miller SEO Editor

      • Kristian Laliberte Senior Editor

      • Laura Miller Associate Photo Editor

      • Laurel Nuzzo Merchandise Manager

      • Lauren Blake Sales Manager

      • Leila Brillson Global News Editor

      • Lexi Nisita Associate Community Editor

      • Lisa Dionisio Production Editor

      • Megan McIntyre Sr. Beauty Editor

      • Meghan Coughlin Director of Account Management

      • Melissa Sobel Account Manager

      • Natasha Ivankovitser Brand Integration Manager

      • Nathan Hill Product Designer (consultant)

      • Neha Gandhi Deputy Editor

      • Nicole Hantas Chief Financial Officer

      • Oriana Sarkar Staff Accountant

      • Pamela Stern Controller

      • Patrick Yee VP of Business Development

      • Patty Delgado Software Engineer

      • Philippe von Borries Founder

      • Piera Gelardi Creative Director

      • Rebecca Taras Chicago Editor

      • Regina Lopez Commerce Account Manager

      • Riva Syrop Sr. Beauty Director

      • Sarah Casperson Ad Sales Coordinator/Planner

      • Sarah St. Lifer Editorial Assistant

      • Seija Rankin Editorial Assistant

      • Shawna Foulkes Brand Integration Associate

      • Shawna Strayhorn Director of Business Intelligence

      • Susana Delgadillo Software Engineer

      • Willow Lindley Fashion & Beauty Assistant

      • Yaroslaff Fedin Software Engineer (consultant)

      • Zooey Purdy Innovation Engineer

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  • Advertising

    • Overview
    • Audience
    • Brand services
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      We love working with forward-thinking partners to create dynamic – and unexpected – online experiences. From smart and sticky infographics to a lush lifestyle video series, we craft ideas and strategies that cut through the cyber-clutter to convey clear and resonant messaging. Every proposal that leaves our office, big and small, is custom-tailored to our brand partners. If you are interested in reaching and engaging our devoted fans, we would love to have a conversation. Three main pillars guide our innovative programs & solutions for each advertiser.

      • Content Refinery29's unique voice has been one of our most successful tools for creating authentic relationships between a brand and our reader. Whether seamless integrations into editorial franchises or custom tastemaker inspired narratives, content is where the purchase cycle begins.
      • Community Whether it’s sponsored content that sparks a social conversation or social media contests that allow users to activate their own networks, the Refinery29 community is part of the fabric of the Refinery29 content experience.
      • Commerce We satisfy our user’s shopping craving with unique extensions into the e-commerce platform or via organic integrations into Refinery29's addictive shopping features.

      Since 2005, Refinery29 has been setting the standard for winning digital advertising, and the formula is simple: Innovative integrated content. And the numbers speak for themselves:

      A Refinery29 user averages 9.8 pageviews and 5 minutes on the site during each visit.
      50% of them come back at least 6 times per month and 30% return an
      astounding 50+ times. Now that’s dedication.

      If you’d like to advertise with us please contact us at advertise@refinery29.com

    • Audience

      Here at Refinery29, we pride ourselves on reaching a different kind of consumer - one that is ever discerning, plugged in and on-the-go, and experimental with their purchasing decisions. The good news? They’re the first to spread the word if presented with something relevant and take pride in their peer-to-peer reviews. We encourage you to enable her to discover… trust us, you’ll reap the rewards for doing so.

      • Month of Working Girls

        Sponsored by Lily of France

        “Thank you for doing this feature! I have been wanting to buy some new wardrobe pieces for my bf and this gave me some ideas.“

      • Dressing for Your Body Type

        Sponsored by Vassarette

        “Gimme that tuxedo jacket. One piece three ways is like my favorite thing on refinery29.“

      • New Suit

        Sponsored by Levi's

        “I think these looks are fantastic! It shows women that all you have to do is one tiny change and you have a new look. FAB!!!“

    • Brand services

      From dedicated emails to branded videos to socially charged custom-content programs, Refinery29 has a wide selection of solutions to suit every client’s goal. Whether it be to generate social buzz, to drive traffic, or to push sales online and in-store, we have a strong stable of case studies to assist our clients in delivering for almost any part of their marketing and media mix.

      • Branded Video Content
      • Custom Content
      • Social Contests
      • Authentic Integration into editorial franchises
      • Innovative High Impact Units
      • Local Events
      • Blogger programming

      If you’d like to advertise with us please contact us at advertise@refinery29.com

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      For an instant media kit, just click here to download our handy PDF

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  • Commerce

    Overview

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    Shop Like You Mean It

    Back in the day (read: 2005), we launched Refinery29 because we wanted to find and share those special pieces and brands that we didn’t know existed but always seemed to pop up at that really cool boutique down the block (you know the one). Our aim was simple: How can the right quality essentials help us to express our individuality…and make us happy?

    Here at the newly minted Refinery29 Shops, our mission is to serve up entertainment, inspiration, and amazing product – together. We believe in telling stories through style, exploring and discovering amazing brands, and finding, again and again, that ever-magical balance between High and Low… yes, here at Shops, Hermès lives very happily right alongside Keds. Just like in a real closet.

    If you’re a brand who’d like to be featured and sold on Refinery29 Shops, just give us a shout right here submissions@refinery29.com… we’d love to connect with you.

  • Press

    Overview

    • How Two First-Time Founders Went From $28,000 Salaries To Owning A $100 Million Media Brand

    • Refinery 29 seeks nocturnal shoppers, and so should other tablet-selling retailers

    • Stylists make the red carpet sizzle at Oscars

    • Refinery29 Expands Team

    • Refinery29 ranked #179 in America's Fastest Growing Private Companies

    • Refinery29's Philippe & Piera Talk Curation

    • E-magazine Refinery29 goes into e-commerce

    • Refinery29 Launching R29 Shops

    • Online Fashion Magazine Refinery29 Makes Big Commerce Push

    • Tiny Startup Solves HUGE Media Problem

    • The Anatomy of a Killer Content Marketing Strategy

    • Inside Refinery29's Effort to Turn Content Into E-Commerce

    • Fashion And Commerce Come Together At The Refinery29 Reserve

    • On Track To Make $8 Million This Year, Refinery29 Invades San Francisco

    • Fashion Goes, Keds Stay

    • Refinery29 Raises Seed Fund for Hyperlocal Fashion News Site

    • Founder Stories | Refinery29′s Philippe von Borries and Justin Stefano on Refining their Model

    For press inquiries, please contact jill.meisner@refinery29.com

  • Careers

    • Overview
    • Positions available
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      Why You Should Be Our Next Employee…

      First, let us tell you what we’re about: Refinery29 is the daily destination that makes personal style inspiring, fun, and accessible for millions of people. Connecting with readers through e-mail, social media, mobile, and web, Refinery29 reaches more users than any other single media destination in the fashion and style space. And that’s why you’re here.

      Now, let’s move on to what it means to be an R29er. Are we perfect? Heck, no. But, we are a deeply dedicated and authentic bunch. If you are too, please read on!

      Some things we care about: A positive attitude. Innovation. Integrity. Respect. Accountability. Flexibility. Supporting one another. Exceeding expectations. Expressing our ideas and, equally important, listening to others. Oh, and dogs.

      Why we come to work: Because we are not only employees but fanatical users. Because we care about the impact of our brand and content in our users’ lives and we make improving upon that mission our daily mantra. Because cultivating great personal style is something we’re (crazy!) passionate about, just like you. And we’re constantly looking for new ways to be (crazy!) brilliant at it.

      Some things we do together (by choice!): Go on the hunt for the best margaritas. See an exhibition. Shop. Support local events. Get gelato. Travel. Karaoke!

      Oh, yes. We offer great benefits and fun perks as well:

      • Future

        Future

        A 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan will make sure your future is as bright as your now (and that’s pretty bright).

      • Insurance

        Insurance

        Health and Dental Insurance to cover all your bumps and bruises.

      • Spending Account

        Spending Account

        A Flexible Spending Account – because life is so delightfully unpredictable.

      • Transportation

        Transportation

        A Commuter Program that makes it just a little bit easier to get you to and from.

      • Discounts

        Discounts

        Employee Discounts to aid in your shopping, er, hobby.

      • Vacation days

        Vacation Days

        Take time off… so you can come back with a tan.

      • Holiday & Summer Fridays

        Holiday & Summer Fridays

        Because we love summer and long weekends as much as you do.

      • Pups

        Pups

        Bring ‘em to work – just make sure to mark it on the R29 Dog Calendar!

      • Breakfasts, Happy Hours, Lunches

        Breakfasts, Happy Hours, Lunches

        It’s all about sustenance, people… and good old office fraternization, of course.

    • Positions available

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