Ryma Chikhoune

Ryma Chikhoune is a Senior Reporter at WWD (Women's Wear Daily) based in Los Angeles, California.1 She has been working as a Senior Reporter at WWD since January 2024, and has been with the company since July 2019, initially as a Reporter for Eye & Beauty.1

Professional Background

Chikhoune has an extensive background in journalism and fashion reporting:

• She currently covers the arts, culture, and beauty for WWD.2
• Prior to her current role, she held positions such as Associate Director at NUSA Chamber of Commerce and West Coast Contributing Editor for W Magazine.1
• Her byline has appeared in several prestigious publications, including Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, and Interview magazine.2

Education and Languages

Chikhoune attended the University of Maryland College Park, studying at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism.1 She is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in both French and English.1

Career Progression

Her career in journalism began with an internship at The Washington Post.1 She then worked as a Fashion & Market Assistant at BlackBook Media in New York City before moving into reporting roles for various publications.1

Ryma Chikhoune has established herself as a versatile journalist with a focus on fashion, beauty, and culture reporting, culminating in her current senior position at WWD's Los Angeles bureau.3