Willa Bennett, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, has been named to the BoF 500 Class of 2025, The Business of Fashion’s definitive index of the people shaping the global fashion industry.
Willa is known for bringing fresh, digital-savvy energy to legacy magazine brands while maintaining a bold editorial vision. Since taking the helm of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen in 2024, she has steered both titles toward modern, inclusive reflections of love and relationships, strengthening their cultural impact and resonance with Gen-Z audiences. Her career has spanned leadership roles at Highsnobiety, GQ, and Bustle Digital Group, as well as her early work at Seventeen, where she launched the brand’s first queer vertical. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, a published author, and a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in digital journalism and communications.
Since its launch in 2013, the BoF 500 has evolved into a global community of more than 1,600 members across 98 countries, celebrating individuals whose leadership, creativity, innovation, and impact are shaping the future of fashion. Willa Bennett embodies these qualities through her ability to marry traditional editorial values with cutting-edge digital engagement, redefining what it means to lead in today’s magazine landscape while championing both heritage and innovation.
We congratulate Willa on this prestigious recognition and celebrate her vision, creativity, and impact across the media industry.
