Nikara Johns

Nikara Johns is currently a Senior Editor at Fairchild Media's FN publication where she has been covering red carpet events and awards shows, from the Met Gala to the SAG Awards, since 2014. In addition, she covers all facades of fashion and entertainment, working with top brands, designers and celebrities to generate long-form features as well as high-traffic digital pieces. Subjects have included Cardi B, Ellen DeGeneres, Jessica Simpson, Giuseppe Zanotti, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Hailey Bieber and more. Prior to taking on her role at FN, Johns gained experience in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles as a reporter at Variety magazine. Johns has also been featured in WWD, Sportico, Yahoo.com, The Guardian and Page Six, and has spoken at industry events, including Fairchild Media Group summits, New York-based fashion trade show Coterie and WWD Magic. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking for her Instagram followers and going to concerts. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from DePaul University and lives in New York. Find her on Instagram @nikarajohns.