Diversity Report – RUNWAY® MAGAZINE

Published November 11, 2025 RUNWAY TV LLC – Hollywood, California

At RUNWAY® MAGAZINE, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our mission. Founded in 1989 with a commitment to creative freedom and cultural diversity, we celebrate voices from every background. Our content reaches 100+ countries in 12 languages, spotlighting underrepresented designers, size-inclusive fashion, BIPOC creatives, LGBTQ+ innovators, and global perspectives.

Our Commitment

  • Editorial Focus: Every issue features sustainable, ethical, and inclusive brands. We prioritize coverage of emerging talent from diverse ethnicities, body types, abilities, and genders.
  • Cultural Representation: From NYFW to PFW, we amplify designers of color, adaptive fashion, and cross-cultural storytelling.
  • Accessibility: Zero paywall ensures global access. Content available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), and Arabic.

Team Composition (2025)

RUNWAY® MAGAZINE operates with a lean, dedicated 12-person editorial and creative team led by CEO Vincent Midnight and Editor-in-Chief Julia Perry.

  • Gender: 58% women, 42% men
  • Ethnicity: 50% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
  • Global Representation: Team members from North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America
  • LGBTQ+: 25% identify as LGBTQ+
  • Age Range: 28–55 (average 38)

We maintain a fully remote-friendly structure to attract talent worldwide.

Initiatives & Goals

  • Annual Diversity Training: Mandatory for all staff and contributors.
  • Inclusive Hiring: Partnerships with diverse talent networks; blind résumé review.
  • Contributor Diversity: 65% of 2025 freelance pitches from underrepresented groups.
  • 2026 Targets:
    • 70% BIPOC representation in featured designers
    • 40% LGBTQ+ voices in editorial
    • Launch dedicated “Global Voices” series

Accountability

We publish this report annually. Feedback welcome at [email protected]. Full policies: Editorial Standards | Ethics

RUNWAY® MAGAZINE – Where every story, every face, and every voice matters. Front row for all.

Vincent Midnight CEO & Founder

Julia Perry Editor-in-Chief