EDITORIAL STANDARDS

 
 

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LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 20, 2026

VESTAL IS A FACT-BASED MEDIA PUBLICATION DOCUMENTING CULTURE, FASHION, FILM, AND INDUSTRY THROUGH ORIGINAL REPORTING AND EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE.

MISSION AND SCOPE

VESTAL is a fact-based media publication documenting culture, fashion, film, and industry through original reporting and a refined editorial perspective. We believe that credibility is earned through consistency, restraint, and a respect for truth. Our work reflects a commitment to factual integrity, cultural intelligence, and providing long-form value over momentary attention.

FACT-BASED REPORTING & ACCURACY

All editorial content is developed through direct sourcing, interviews, original reporting, and verified information. Facts are reviewed prior to publication and updated when necessary to reflect accuracy over speed. Accuracy matters. If a factual error is identified, we correct it promptly and transparently. Accountability is not a reaction; it is a core part of our process. Correction requests may be submitted to contact@vestalmag.com

HUMAN-LED JOURNALISM

VESTAL approaches storytelling with a human-first perspective. Our work is guided by lived experience, cultural awareness, and editorial judgment, not by algorithms, trends, or reactionary cycles. In an era of automated content, we prioritize original human creativity. While we may utilize digital tools for post-production and research, our editorial voice remains human-led. We do not publish content designed solely to provoke, mislead, or sensationalize.

EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE & TRANSPARENCY

Editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, partners, or commercial interests. Some content may involve partnerships, sponsorships, or affiliate relationships (including shoppable product tags). These relationships do not influence our editorial integrity, which remains independent.

ATTRIBUTION & INTEGRITY

We credit sources, collaborators, and contributors with transparency and respect. When referencing external work or public information, attribution is clearly stated in accordance with established journalistic standards, including principles aligned with the AP Stylebook. Proper credit must be given when sharing our content under fair use principles.

CULTURAL RESPONSIBILITY & LEGACY

We document culture with intention, recognizing the responsibility that comes with shaping narratives around people and industry leadership. VESTAL is not a trend-driven outlet; we prioritize "Legacy over Virality," creating stories meant to be revisited, referenced, and remembered.

ETHICAL FRAMEWORK

Our editorial conduct aligns with widely accepted journalistic ethics, including standards reflected by organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists, while remaining rooted in our unique cultural lens.