Claire
Valentine McCartney

Claire Valentine McCartney is the Culture Editor at W Magazine. Previously, she was an editor at Nylon and Paper. Her words have also appeared in New York Magazine’s The Cut, Vulture, and the Brooklyn Paper.

CULTURE

5 Things to See at Zona Maco 2026, Mexico City’s Biggest Art Fair

CULTURE

Catherine O’Hara Dies at Age 71

CULTURE

Aidan Zamiri on Making 'The Moment', the Ultimate Charli xcx Fan Film

CULTURE

Kiernan Shipka on ‘Industry,’ the ‘Mad Men’ Resurgence & Learning Finance Jargon

CULTURE

Yerin Ha on Becoming the New Leading Lady of ‘Bridgerton’

CULTURE

The Biggest Snubs & Surprises From the 2026 Oscar Nominations

CULTURE

9 Must-Read Nonfiction Books to Look Out For in 2026

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The 16 Most Anticipated Documentaries of 2026

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The 14 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026

CULTURE

The Insider’s Guide to Dublin, Ireland

COSTUME CONFESSIONAL

How the 'Marty Supreme' Costumes Capture Grit, Drive, and NYC History

CULTURE

The Best Movies of 2025, According to W Editors

CULTURE

The Best TV Shows of 2025, According to W Editors

DIRECTOR'S CHAIR

Kristen Stewart on Directing 'The Chronology of Water' & Finally Saying What She Needed to Say

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Zendaya Plays a Bride With a Terrible Secret in First 'The Drama' Trailer

CULTURE

The Biggest Snubs and Surprises From the Golden Globe Nominations 2026

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The Best Coffee Table Books of 2025

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The Most Anticipated Films of 2026

STYLE NOTES

Nicholas Hoult Is Having Fun With Fashion—and It Shows

CULTURE

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny Dominate the 2026 Grammy Nominations