Rebecca Suhrawardi

Rebecca Suhrawardi is a prominent columnist for Forbes.com, where she focuses on topics related to luxury lifestyle, fashion, wellness, art, and culture. She began her career in print journalism with notable publications such as Interview Magazine and has since become a sought-after expert in both print and digital media.

Education and Early Career

Suhrawardi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she graduated Cum Laude. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins, studying under the esteemed Louise Wilson.

Professional Experience

Throughout her career, she has held various prestigious roles, including:

• Columnist at Forbes.com since March 2016
• Contributing Editor to Harper's Bazaar India
• London Correspondent for ELLE.com
• Contributing Writer for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar in various international editions

Suhrawardi has also been involved in academic roles, serving as an adjunct professor at Parsons, the New School for Design. She has interviewed notable figures such as Ai Wei Wei and Margot Robbie, and her insights are frequently sought after in the fashion and lifestyle sectors.

Current Projects

In addition to her writing, Suhrawardi is working on her first literary fiction book titled Fire is the Color of Her Skin, which explores the life of a South Asian American girl navigating privilege and adversity. This work has already been optioned for film adaptation.

Suhrawardi resides in Tulum, Mexico, and is actively engaged in initiatives such as the Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and co-founding South Asian Women in Media, a group dedicated to supporting media professionals of South Asian descent.123