“Holmes makes a strong case, in enthusiastic prose along with lavish photographs of all four women, that her subjects' sartorial choices say as much about their positions in the royal family as they do about their individual identities.”
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HRH: So Many Thoughts On Royal Style
Veteran fashion journalist Elizabeth Holmes expands her popular Instagram Stories series, "So Many Thoughts," into a nuanced look at the style, branding, and positioning of the four most fashionable members of the contemporary British Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth II; Diana, Princess of Wales; Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge; and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.
With their every fashion choice chronicled and celebrated, these royal women select clothing that sends a message about their values and interests. With one section devoted to each woman, HRH pairs hundreds of gorgeous photographs with extensive research to paint a vivid portrait of each woman’s sartorial strategy. Through these four biographies, a picture emerges of the evolution of the British monarchy over the past century, showing royal fashion is so much more than what meets the eye.
HRH will be published by Celadon Books, a division of Macmillan, on November 17, 2020. For PR requests, please contact Christine Mykityshyn: christine.mykityshyn@celadonbooks.com.
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"Elizabeth Holmes, author and creator of ‘So Many Thoughts,’ a royal-style-obsessed Instagram project, on how the monarch led her to embrace radical color.”
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“The royals are masters of statement dressing. During appearances and tours, we see what they’re wearing before we hear them speak. Those choices message what matters to them.”
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“Yes, the women of the royal family are sending messages through what they wear. And we should be paying close attention.”
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“The former Wall Street Journal reporter is the brains behind So Many Thoughts—the hilarious, thoughtful and wildly accurate royal fashion commentary account that has quickly become must-see Instagram Stories content.”
A Royal Fashion Expert Decodes Princess Diana's Fashion in The Crown
"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.”
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“And I think that helps explain a lot about why we care so much about what Kate and Meghan wear today, because Diana came on the scene and made royal fashion exciting and a reason to pay attention to the family.”
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“If royal fashion is your idea of heaven, then you should check out this fashion book by Elizabeth Holmes. The gorgeous gowns and get-ups on The Crown have earned Netflix Outstanding Period Costumes Emmy Awards for all three of the earlier seasons, and with good reason. The outfits those designs were inspired by are no joke and in this book, a seasoned style journalist draws attention to four of the most iconic royal women in contemporary England. Join Holmes as she explores the looks of Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle through text as well as stunning photographs. HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style comes out soon, so you won’t have to wait long after binge watching season four to pick it up.”
“Fashion journalist Holmes debuts with a flattering and thoroughly enjoyable assessment of style choices made by Queen Elizabeth II, Diana Spencer, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle. In Holmes’s view, Elizabeth, typically seen as the fustiest of the bunch, is a “strategic genius” for her decision to dress head-to-toe in a single, sensational hue. Princess Diana’s clothing choices changed drastically during her 16 years in the spotlight, Holmes notes, from “demure and romantic” to “bold colors and big shapes that seemed to scream: Look at me!” Kate Middleton’s commoner status has influenced her style, according to Holmes, who lauds the Duchess of Cambridge’s habit of wearing “off-the-rack pieces” that burnish her “every-girl appeal.” Meghan Markle’s breezy, California-girl style took the requisite conservative turn when she married Prince Harry, though the scrutiny of the British tabloid press never let up, eventually contributing to the couple’s decision to distance themselves from the royal family and relocate to America. Holmes makes a strong case, in enthusiastic prose along with lavish photographs of all four women, that her subjects’ sartorial choices say as much about their positions in the royal family as they do about their individual identities. Royal watchers will delight in this breezy survey of Windsor family fashions.”
“Elizabeth Holmes' tour through the style and styling of these four most iconic women of modern British royalty is sparkling, conversational, a little dishy, sometimes sweet and tender—and completely addictive. Be it a hat, a purse, a heel, the fit or color of a dress, Holmes convinces us that these are not whims of taste, but considered choices, uniquely revealing. This teasing semiotics of dress leaves us with the pleasures of having discovered a valuable hidden message and an admiring respect for the subtle and incendiary intent of fashion.”
Launch Events
The Making
of HRH
Tuesday, October 20 at 9pm ET
with Designer Elizabeth Olson
A behind-the-scenes look at the book, plus Elizabeth will SMT her cover along with designer Elizabeth Olson.
Free on talkshop.live.
Signed copies will be available for purchase.
SMT x
The Crown
Sunday, November 15 at 7pm ET
with Town & Country Magazine
Discuss the premiere of The Crown on Netflix with Elizabeth and Town & Country editor-in-chief Stellene Volandes.
Every ticket includes a signed copy of HRH.
All proceeds go to Semicolon Bookstore.
SMT Live: HRH Launch partY!
Tuesday, November 17 at 8pm ET
WITH SPECIAL guests
Celebrate the launch of HRH! The evening will include a deep dive into the book and a royal fashion roundtable.
Every ticket includes a signed copy of HRH.
All proceeds go to Blue Willow Bookshop.
Due to shipping constraints, book sales are limited to U.S. customers only. We are working on ways to include international readers, too! More to come soon.
EVENT FAQ
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The two ticketed events – *SMT x The Crown* & *SMT Live: HRH Launch Party* – support the independent bookstores that we’ve partnered with to make those events happen. The ticket price is the price of a signed copy plus tax, shipping, EventBrite fees.
*The Making of HRH* is hosted by Talk Shop Live and is a free event! Signed copies will be available for purchase by U.S. shoppers for those who wish to buy one.
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You will be emailed an individual code within 24 hours of the event. The code is single use and can only be used on one device.
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Your ticket includes priority shipping so that *HRH* gets to you sooner! Your book will ship after the event, but please note that transit times are currently longer than usual.
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The events will be available on-demand for two weeks after the event for ticket holders so you can watch at your convenience!
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Yes! We know you have *So Many Thoughts* and we want to hear them! For the ticketed events, you’ll also be able to submit a video question in advance.
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The details are still being worked out for personalized copies of HRH. We hope to have more information on this soon!
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