Katie Donbavand

Katie Donbavand

Katie Donbavand is an experienced, versatile editor and writer who has been creating content for digital audiences since 2007. As InStyle's BTS Editor, she speaks fluent ARMY and serves as their in-house Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단) expert covering fashion, new drops, and all else. She's also a Contributing Fashion Editor for PopSugar and has written for Sports Illustrated, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Additionally, she is an Audience Development Strategist and has worked with the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Martha Stewart Weddings, Barron's, MarketWatch, Daily Paws, and HelloGiggles.

About InStyle

InStyle is an award-winning destination for fashion, beauty, and pop-culture, with an all-are-welcome ethos that swings open the proverbial velvet ropes. Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh, haircut inspiration, or a story that’ll make sparkling cocktail-party conversation, our expert-connected coverage is where to start. Learn more about our team and editorial guidelines, here.

Latest from Katie Donbavand

Le Sserafim—The Kpop Rookies on Their Way to Beauty Icons
Meet LE SSERAFIM: The K-Pop Rookies on Their Way to Becoming Beauty Icons
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Fashion Week Has a Crush on K-Pop
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No One Is Doing Kpop Fashion Better (or Sexier) Than Wonho
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Try Not to Faint: BTS Just Showed Up to the Grammys in Louis Vuitton
BTS BDAY: Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung Eras That Prove He's Weaponized His Visuals Against Us
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BTS BDAY Jungkook's Birthday
Golden Style Moves From BTS's Golden 'Maknae' , Jeon Jungkook
BTS V's 'Butter' Fashion Is Already Iconic—Thanks in Part to This Designer's Hat
BTS V's 'Butter' Fashion Is Already Iconic —Thanks in Part to This Designer's Hat
BTS x Louis Vuitton
6 Times BTS Wore Louis Vuitton (and We Swooned)
BTS Grammys 2021
Everything BTS Has Ever Worn to the Grammys
Suga BTS Birthday
6 Signature Suga Fashion Moves That Make Me Weak as a Kitten
J-Hope Birthday
11 J-Hope Fashion Moments I Think We Need to Talk About More
BlackPink x MAC
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5 Signature Park Jimin Fashion Moves That Make Us Soft
BTS RM Namjoon Kim Suits
Thank You, Kim Namjoon, for Inventing Suits
Ice Cream 5
Celebrate Ice Cream Day Tomorrow with the Sweetest Instagrams Ever
Wolfgang Pucks Oscar Desserts
Oscars GIF Guide: Get a Sneak Peek at Wolfgang Puck's Desserts For the Governors Ball
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt and Chris Evans Make a Super Bowl Bet for Charity
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Holiday DIY: InStyle's Amy Synnott Shares Her Kid-Friendly Place Card How-To
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This Is Going to Be Sweet: The Girl Scouts Are Going Digital with Online Cookie Sales
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Pride Products: MAC, Human Rights Campaign, and Kenneth Cole
Products With a Purpose: Celebrate LGBT Pride with These Charitable Finds
Mango-Ginger Smoothie
Get Your Juices Flowing with a Super Tasty Mango-Ginger Smoothie
Vow to Be Chic Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids Take Note: Rentals Aren't Just for Groomsmen Anymore