The Revival Issue

Spring brings about so many feelings. The warm breezes, the sunnier skies, and the relief to have made it through another winter make us—every year like clockwork—look inward. Spring-cleaning became a cliché for a reason, right? It has everything to do with our insides as much as our closets.

For this issue, The Revival Issue, we’ve distilled down the reflex to reset, revive, and—of course—shop into actionable stories on spring trends, burnout, dating, and other musings on TikTok and laughter. We want this season to feel like we’re all moving toward an upswing. 

With that in mind, there’s no better woman to cover this issue, which focuses on improvement and the reawakening of purpose, than our cover star. The interview will introduce you to the brilliant and beautiful mind of Yara Shahidi. She talks about navigating her 20s, attending Harvard, balancing time with loved ones, and her ever-growing career. But Yara is more thoughtful than her 23 years on this earth would have you believe. Through it all, her purpose has become more steadfast, tangible even, and each year has brought her more clarity. I encourage you to read her words, penned by Byrdie’s own 23-year-old editor, Olivia Hancock. Like spring, it’s new, refreshing, and hopeful. You won’t be disappointed. 

Welcome to springtime, dear readers. As always, we’re here to help.

-Hallie Gould, senior editorial director