Marena Bronson

Marena is an award-winning journalist and freelance writer based in San Diego, California. She has covered everything from breaking news and politics, to lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture for a variety of broadcast outlets, print and online publications, and websites. Her work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, IDW Publishing's Full Bleed, vol. 2, and The San Antonio Express News, as well as websites like The Huffington Post, The Frisky, PopSugar, Geekfold, ComiConverse, and many others.

Currently, she is the founder and editor-in-chief of Fashion and Fandom - an entertainment website focused on covering the latest from the world of nerd fashion and pop culture.

Fashion and Fandom • 4th May 2025

Get ready to blast off into savings with these stellar Star Wars Day deals!

Star Wars Day, is a chance to celebrate of all things that come from a galaxy far, far away. If you’ve been searching for something new to add to your Star Wars collection, or to gift to a friend or family member who loves this iconic saga there’s no shortage of galactic goodies out there to shop right now. We've rounded up some of our favorites.

Fashion and Fandom • 14th April 2025

Voting is Underway For Sanrio's 40th Annual Character Ranking Contest

Sanrio’s annal character ranking contest is officially underway. For 40 years, the iconic Japanese company has been letting fans cast their votes for their favorite characters. The lineup includes longtime faves like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and Kuromi, but with 90 adorable characters in the running now’s a great chance to rediscover old favorites or learn more about new ones!

Fashion and Fandom • 26th March 2025

Step into new Who-niverse: Doctor Who exhibit lands at San Diego Comic-Con Museum

If you’re a long-time Whovian or new to the world of Doctor Who you’re going to want to check out a new exhibit that just opened in San Diego at the Comic-Con Museum. Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction first launched at World Museum Liverpool in 2022, and it has finally made it to this side of the pond for it’s highly-anticipated U.S. debut!

Fashion and Fandom • 21st March 2025

Prepare To Defy Gravity When The Her Universe Fashion Show Returns To San Diego Comic-Con 2025

If you’re a fan of fandom fashion you know The Her Universe Fashion Show is one of the marquee events during San Diego Comic-Con weekend each year. Her Universe is returning to San Diego in July for the 11th annual geek couture fashion competition, and this year it’s partnering with Universal Pictures for an event that’s expected to be bigger an better than ever!

Fashion and Fandom • 5th March 2025

Mattel Just Dropped Two New SNOW WHITE Collector’s Dolls That Are The Fairest Of Them All

We’re just weeks away from Disney’s live-action Snow White, and if you’re a fan of the classic fairy tale Mattel just dropped new limited-edition dolls you’re going to want to check out. The fully poseable dolls are inspired by the film’s heroine, Snow White (Rachel Zegler) and the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot).

Fashion and Fandom • 11th February 2025

We've rounded up our favorite Valentine's Day Gifts for all the geeks on your shopping lists

Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching, and if you don’t want to find yourself unprepared without the perfect gift for the pop culture enthusiasts on your lists, we’ve carefully rounded up some of our favorite collections and standout pieces to shop right now.

Fashion and Fandom • 7th February 2025

We’ve Rounded Up Some Of Our Favorite Gifts To Celebrate Galentine’s Day!

Galentine's Day is all about celebrating friendship and fun, and what better way to appreciate your besties than by giving them a little special something? Whether you're looking to buy for a pop-culture fan or a beauty enthusiast we’ve rounded up some of our favorite picks your pals will love this Galentine’s Day!

Fashion and Fandom • 13th December 2024

We've Rounded up our favorite "Star Wars" gift ideas for all the Jedi's and Sith's on your lists!

There’s no shortage of Star Wars gifts out there to shop in these days, and you don’t even need to haggle with a Toydarian to find them! If you’re a little overwhelmed by all the options out there this holiday season don’t worry. We’ve scoured the Galaxy to bring you some of our favorite Star Wars gifts for 2024.

Fashion and Fandom • 9th December 2024

‘Tis The Season For Geeky Holiday Cards

The countdown to the holidays is on. So why not bring a smile to the faces of your friends and family with a geeky clever holiday card?

Fashion and Fandom • 18th November 2024

Funko Just Expanded It's Pop! Yourself Line With Harry Potter-Themed Wardrobe And Accessories

Funko is bringing the wizarding world of Harry Potter to it’s Pop! Yourself line, just in time for the holidays! The new accessory and wardrobe options give fans in the U.S. and Canada the chance to create their own custom Funko Pop! dressed in their best Hogwarts house gear .

Fashion and Fandom • 13th November 2024

We've Rounded Up Some Of Our Favorite "Wicked" Collabs Out There To Help You Defy Gravity

With Wicked finally hitting the big screens there’s no shortage of collabs out there celebrating the arrival of the highly-anticipated film. The adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical arrives in theaters November 22, and fans have been treated to a wide range of collections inspired by the film in the month’s leading up to the film’s release.

Fashion and Fandom • 25th October 2024

Last-Minute Halloween Gift Ideas For The Pop Culture Fan In Your Life

Halloween is almost upon us, and we can’t WAIT! For some, it’s more than just costumes and candy— it’s a lifestyle. So if you’ve got a friend or family member who loves the spookiest day of the year, you’re in luck. There’s still time to grab some awesome Halloween treats that are sure to thrill every pop culture fan on your list!

Fashion and Fandom • 23rd October 2024

Haunt The BEETLEJUICE House With This AirBnb Experience

If you can’t get enough of Tim Burton’s “Ghost with the Most”, AirBnb has a new way to immerse yourself in all things Beetlejuice with a chance to stay at the Deetz house! AirBnb is giving movie fans the chance to visit Delia Deetz’s New Jersey property just as she left it

Fashion and Fandom • 2nd October 2024

MEAN GIRLS Returns To Theaters For 20th Anniversary Screenings

October 3rd is Mean Girls Day, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate grab your besties, put on your pink and head to a movie theater to relive all the drama on the big screen!

Fashion and Fandom • 23rd September 2024

Celebrate Spooky Season With A Custom Funko Pop! Figure

Halloween is just around the corner, and Funko is celebrating with some new outfits and accessories for it’s Pop! Yourself line.

Fashion and Fandom • 23rd September 2024

Everything New Heading To Disney+ In October 2024

The spooky season is upon us, and Disney+ is celebrating with some exciting new scares on Disney+ for the entire family as we countdown to Halloween.

Fashion and Fandom • 17th September 2024

HOCUS POCUS Is Heading Back To Theaters For One Night Only In October

Halloween is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Disney is sending Hocus Pocus back to movie theaters for one-night only! Fans of the 1993 classic can catch the Sanderson sisters on big screens nationwide October 18th.

Fashion and Fandom • 27th August 2024

Funko Adds New Sports-Themed Options To It’s POP! Yourself Line!

Students are heading back to school around the country, and Funko is celebrating with new sporty outfits and accessories for it’s Pop! Yourself line to help you rep your team spirit this fall! The new options include soccer, softball, and baseball-style jerseys perfect for creating a custom memento for yourself, or that special athlete in your life.

Fashion and Fandom • 27th August 2024

How Bioworld Stays On Top In The Competitive World Of Fandom Fashion and Accessories

Bioworld has been the premier manufacturer of licensed lifestyle apparel and accessories for the last 25 years. Fashion and Fandom caught up with Paul Beck, Senior Manager Brand Management and Acquisition at Bioworld recently at at San Diego Comic-Con

Fashion and Fandom • 25th August 2024

BoxLunch On Giving Back, Connecting With Their Fans, And Going Black-And-White At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event

Fashion and Fandom stopped by the BoxLunch booth during D23 weekend to check out all the new exclusive fashion and accessories and to talk with SVP GMM of Merchandising and Marketing, Rick Vargas.

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Marena Bronson

Marena Bronson

Get ready to blast off into savings with these stellar Star Wars Day deals!

Voting is Underway For Sanrio's 40th Annual Character Ranking Contest

Step into new Who-niverse: Doctor Who exhibit lands at San Diego Comic-Con Museum

Prepare To Defy Gravity When The Her Universe Fashion Show Returns To San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Mattel Just Dropped Two New SNOW WHITE Collector’s Dolls That Are The Fairest Of Them All

We've rounded up our favorite Valentine's Day Gifts for all the geeks on your shopping lists

We’ve Rounded Up Some Of Our Favorite Gifts To Celebrate Galentine’s Day!

We've Rounded up our favorite "Star Wars" gift ideas for all the Jedi's and Sith's on your lists!

‘Tis The Season For Geeky Holiday Cards

Funko Just Expanded It's Pop! Yourself Line With Harry Potter-Themed Wardrobe And Accessories

We've Rounded Up Some Of Our Favorite "Wicked" Collabs Out There To Help You Defy Gravity

Last-Minute Halloween Gift Ideas For The Pop Culture Fan In Your Life

Haunt The BEETLEJUICE House With This AirBnb Experience

MEAN GIRLS Returns To Theaters For 20th Anniversary Screenings

Celebrate Spooky Season With A Custom Funko Pop! Figure

Everything New Heading To Disney+ In October 2024

HOCUS POCUS Is Heading Back To Theaters For One Night Only In October

Funko Adds New Sports-Themed Options To It’s POP! Yourself Line!

How Bioworld Stays On Top In The Competitive World Of Fandom Fashion and Accessories

BoxLunch On Giving Back, Connecting With Their Fans, And Going Black-And-White At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event

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