Gabriele Dirvanauskas
Acting editor, Drapers
Gabriele Dirvanauskas is acting editor of Drapers, the UK fashion retail trade title, based in London. She joined Drapers as fashion editor in 2020 after nine years at News UK.
| Role | Acting editor |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Drapers |
| Based in | London |
| Beat | Fashion, product and retail strategy |
| Previously | Fashion editor, News UK |
Who is Gabriele Dirvanauskas?
Gabriele Dirvanauskas is a London based fashion journalist who leads Drapers as acting editor. She has spent her career between consumer fashion journalism and trade reporting on the clothing business.
Career
She worked at News UK for nine years as a stylist, writer, deputy fashion editor and fashion editor. She joined Drapers in 2020 as fashion editor and was promoted to deputy editor in January 2023, before taking on the role of acting editor. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Greenwich.
- Acting editor, Drapers
- Deputy editor, Drapers (from January 2023)
- Fashion editor, Drapers (from 2020)
- Fashion editor and deputy fashion editor, News UK
Coverage
Her writing focuses on product, design and buying strategy at UK fashion retailers and brands. Recent pieces have examined Liberty's use of its prints for autumn/winter 2026, the role of design at New Look under its chief creative officer and Marks and Spencer's womenswear strategy for spring/summer 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gabriele Dirvanauskas?
Gabriele Dirvanauskas is acting editor of the UK fashion trade title Drapers.
What does Gabriele Dirvanauskas write about?
She covers fashion product, design and buying strategy at UK retailers and brands.