Look TV
As far as YouTube channels go, Look TV is in a league all its own. The channel boasts a wide array of fashion series (“A Stylish Life” is particularly charming), but the most impressive series is “How To Make It in Fashion." Offering a wealth of information for anyone interested in the fashion industry, the series offers up short clips of inspirational advice as well as panel presentations that clock in at nearly an hour long. (For the time-crunched, highlight videos are also available). This is the channel for the die-hard who wants to make a career in fashion, or anyone who wants lots of quality content about what it’s really like to work in the industry.
The Outnet
Lovers of discount designer wares know The Outnet for its selection of attainable womenswear and accessories. But, The Outnet’s YouTube channel is just as fun to dig through. It's a treasure trove of interviews and tips from insiders in fields ranging from music to makeup. Expect interviews, how-tos, and personal style tips.
College Fashionista’s channel doesn’t have the variety that other channels have, but what it does, it does well. Almost all the videos on this channel are short interviews with fashion insiders, like Emily Schuman of Cupcakes & Cashmere. If you aren’t necessarily interested in keeping up with every fashion show but are curious about fashion careers, this is one to check out.
Style Blazer focuses on people of color in fashion, but what really makes this channel stand out is the humor, high-quality content, and visually interesting layout. The “How I Made It” series is the standout on the channel, with in-depth interviews featuring fashion insiders. Each video in the series is shot in black-and-white until the very end, when it switches to color.
Teen Vogue has written the book on getting into fashion. (Literally — The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to a Career in Fashion came out in 2009.) So, it’s no surprise that the mag's YouTube channel is packed with fun, informative content that fashion-loving teens and adults can appreciate. The “Fashion at Work” series takes you behind the scenes with fashion positions that are lesser-known. Know what a social media coordinator or a brand manager does? You will now.
Rachel Roy
In addition to runway coverage of her collections and plenty of behind-the-scenes looks at her life as a designer and mother, Rachel Roy’s channel shows off her skills as an interviewer in her original series “The Life." In it, Roy interviews insiders in different facets of the industry, from magazine editor Laura Brown to jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche. Roy’s interviews are always infused with a sense of ease and comfort, thanks to the fact that her subjects are usually longtime friends. “The Life” series is specifically designed to be a resource for viewers who want to one day be the person being interviewed — so take notes. Roy understands what it takes to make it in the industry, and asks thoughtful questions on behalf of the viewer.
Net-A-Porter is another online retailer that has committed to creating awesome, exclusive online content for YouTube, and frankly, we hope that more and more sites follow suit. There's an underlying theme of encouragement and self-improvement to the videos on this channel. Trainer Tracy Anderson, makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, and supermodel Miranda Kerr all have their own spotlights. Kerr’s videos highlighting her healthy lifestyle are particularly popular — no surprise there.
Vogue
When you’re Vogue, it’s no surprise that your YouTube channel includes intimate knowledge of how to pull off the biggest trends coupled with insider access to the best designers. Case in point: “Vogue Voices," an ongoing look into the processes of major designers. Whether you want to channel your inner Anne Hathaway and take a peek into the Vogue closet, or indulge your inner romantic and see how a Vogue wedding is done, there's an elegant video on here that you'll love.
Garance Doré
Ahh, Garance — what can we say about Garance? She's a fashion industry darling — and for good reason. Yes, she's effortlessly stylish as only French women can be, but she’s also that most charming of fashion insiders: the one who is unabashedly excited to be doing what she’s doing. Doré’s status as a style power player has allowed her access to the most influential people in fashion, but it’s her charming personality and ability to put people at ease that make her YouTube videos feel like a journey with a friend.
Refinery29 TV
Obviously, we couldn't highlight the channels we love on YouTube without giving a little shoutout to our own host of videos. From the Beauty Test Lab series of product reviews to Trend Takeout, which breaks down tricky fashion scenarios into digestible (and copy-able) looks, you'll find tons of useful intel here.