Eliza is an American fashion magazine founded in 2007[2] by Summer Bellessa,[3] who was a Ford Model at that time. The publication is headquartered in Los Angeles, California,[4] and began with a circulation (based on its print run) of 10,000 in 2007.[4] The publishing schedule is now irregular and the magazine is only available digitally and by print-on-demand via HP MagCloud.[5] The magazine's name is a reference to Audrey Hepburn's performance as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady.[4][6]
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| Editor | Summer Bellessa |
|---|---|
| Categories | Fashion magazine |
| Frequency | Irregularly |
| First issue | June 2007[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California |
| Language | English |
| Website | elizamagazine.com |
Overview edit
The magazine describes itself as being "for women who want to be stylish, sexy, and engaged in the world while retaining high standards in dress, entertainment, and lifestyle."[7] Founder Summer Bellessa has been described as a leader in the modesty movement.[1]
Criticism edit
Some critics have called Eliza's focus on modest clothes and its editorial stance "prudish and old-fashioned."[8]
References edit
- ^ a b Penna Dexter (October 31, 2007). "Modesty movement gaining 'liberating' momentum". Florida Baptist Witness.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Girls Going Mild(er)". Newsweek Magazine. Jul 22, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ Goecker, Liesl (July 8, 2007). "Magazine brings 'modesty to the masses'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2012. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Warburton, Nicole (February 16, 2009). "Eliza magazine: Style and substance". Deseret News. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ "ELIZA Magazine (elizamagazine)". MagCloud. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Blog". Eliza Magazine. June 10, 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-02-27. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ "Hello from Eliza!". Eliza Magazine. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ Deidre Fulton (October 10, 2007). "Prudish publication makes its debut". The Phoenix. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
External links edit
- Official website
- Mitts, Natalie (September 4, 2007). "Modest Fashion Magazine Hits Stores". The Universe. Archived from the original on January 18, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- Hussain Tania (May 3, 2010). "Capturing the World, One Frame at a Time". Newsvine. Retrieved March 28, 2012.