Elizabeth Holmes (born 1980)[1] is an American writer and journalist based in Los Angeles, California. Known for her coverage of British royal style and fashion messaging,[2] her bestselling debut book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, was published in November 2020.[3][4] Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Town & Country, Real Simple, and InStyle.[5][6][7][8]
Elizabeth Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
| Occupation | writer, political reporter |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Spouse | Matthew Stuart |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
editHolmes graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and received a master’s in journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.[1]
Journalism
editIn 2006, Holmes started at The Wall Street Journal as a reporting assistant and then became a political reporter following John McCain, Sarah Palin, and Mitt Romney throughout the 2008 presidential campaign.[9] After the election, Holmes joined The Wall Street Journal's corporate team, reporting on major retailers and apparel makers.[9] Her final role at The Wall Street Journal was as a senior style reporter and columnist focusing on the business of fashion and beauty. While at The Wall Street Journal, Holmes hosted a how-to web video series, #THIS, with Elizabeth Holmes.[9]
In 2017, Holmes transitioned to a freelance career, contributing regularly to The New York Times, Town & Country, Real Simple, and InStyle.[5][6][7][8]
"So Many Thoughts"
editHolmes started the Instagram series "So Many Thoughts", a sartorial commentary series on the British royal family on Instagram Stories in 2017.[3] The series annotates pictures of the Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, with a focus on decoding the messages behind royal fashion choices. In the podcast Second Life by the website Who What Wear, Holmes explains,
"Sometimes people ask, 'Why do you care so much about what they're wearing?' I care because they care, because they're putting a lot of thought into it because they recognize, good or bad, that this attention is there. And they're going to harness it to further their purpose."[10]
The series won a Webby Award in 2019.[11]
Holmes has also written feature articles covering the portrayal of the British aristocracy in TV and film, including The Crown and Downton Abbey.[6][12]
In November 2020, Holmes published her first book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, which expands on her Instagram series. The book covers the style, branding, and positioning of Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.[2][13] HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style made the New York Times Bestseller on the list for Nonfiction.
In an interview with Parade magazine, Holmes explains that unraveling the meaning behind royal style choices shows respect to their efforts:
“They need to impress and wow and draw attention to what they’re doing because it’s a real opportunity. And they’re looking at it as part of their duties. It contributes to the overall mission of serving the crown and the country, and when you look at fashion through that lens, it’s a really powerful thing.”[13]
Personal life
editHolmes lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Matthew Stuart and three children.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Elizabeth Holmes, Matthew Stuart (Published 2011)". The New York Times. 2011-08-05. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-28.
- ^ a b Burchfield, Rachel (16 November 2020). "Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Send Messages Through Their Style—Here's How to Tell". Glamour. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b Hallemann, Caroline (2019-06-18). "Elizabeth Holmes's Royally Great "So Many Thoughts" Series Is Becoming a Book!". Town & Country. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ Rathe, Adam; Cantrell, Liz (2020-11-02). "Obama's New Memoir and a Deep Dive into Royal Fashion Are Two of November's Must Read Books". Town & Country. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b Holmes, Elizabeth (2019-04-03). "Plan a Careful Budget, Then Get Ready to Splurge (Published 2019)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b c Holmes, Elizabeth (2020-10-21). "A Royally Candid Interview with The Crown's Emma Corrin, Josh O'Connor, and Emerald Fennell". Town & Country. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b "What to Wear When the Dress Code is Confusing". Real Simple. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b "Inside the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of an IVF Experience". InStyle. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b c "Elizabeth Holmes - News, Articles, Biography, Photos - WSJ.com". WSJ. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ Faurote, Adrienne (9 November 2020). "Meet Elizabeth Holmes: Style Journalist and Author of HRH: So Many Thoughts". Who What Wear. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ Holmes, Elizabeth (2019-09-16). "Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, and Laura Carmichael on Their Favorite Moment Shooting the New 'Downton Abbey' Movie". Town & Country. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ a b Melle, Megan O'Neill (2020-11-20). "How HRH Author Elizabeth Holmes Deciphers the Meaning Behind Every Royal Outfit". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved 2020-11-29.
- ^ "About". By Elizabeth Holmes. Retrieved 2020-11-29.