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HRH

So Many Thoughts on Royal Style
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HRH explores the subtle yet powerful fashion statements made by Britain's modern royal women. Elizabeth Holmes examines how Queen Elizabeth II, Diana Spencer, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle use clothing and styling to convey their values, priorities, and identities within the monarchy. Featuring hundreds of vivid colour photographs and in-depth essays, the book offers a rich analysis of royal fashion from historical and cultural perspectives, extending to topics like the significance of hats and the impact of social media on royal image-making. Fans of the royal family and fashion alike will discover a compelling narrative that blends wit, insight, and striking visuals, making it an elegant coffee table tome and a captivating study of sartorial symbolism.
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This book is perfect for readers interested in the British royal family, fashion history, and cultural symbolism. It suits fans of biographies, memoirs, and social commentary who appreciate rich visuals paired with thoughtful analysis of public figures' personal style.

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Royal women wield a unique, quiet kind of power. They use their clothing choices and their styling preferences to create a visual brand that is at once aspirational and accessible, and to project a sartorial statement that encompasses their values, priorities, and beliefs. For Britain's modern monarchy, fashion is often their most powerful and prominent political statement. And for this reason, it is ripe for dissection--from the tip of the fascinator to the toe of the pump. Filled with hundreds of 4-color photos and presented in a luxurious, coffee table-ready package, HRH will be split into four sections, each covering one of the four royals. The book will build off of Elizabeth's Instagram series, "So Many Thoughts" (SMT), by expanding her signature royal commentary to include deep-dive essays on both the royal women she studies and broader topics such as the cultural history of the hat and the role of social media in royal commentary. And of course, HRH will include plenty of the iconic photo captions that SMT fans have come to love. Think the format of Notorious RBG with the content of The Crown and the social media buzz of The Home Edit.

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HRH has been acclaimed as a must-read and a visual feast, praised for its stunning photographs and revealing behind-the-scenes fashion insights. Booklist's starred review highlights the author’s engaging narrative that journeys through history with humour and heart, while Library Journal lauds its appeal to royal enthusiasts and a broad audience. Town & Country recognises the book’s deep dive into royal style, noting it will change the way readers think about dressing, making it ideal for fashionistas and royal watchers alike.

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ISBN: 9781250625083

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Illustration: Illustrations, unspecified

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 953g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Elizabeth Holmes spent more than a decade on staff at The Wall Street Journal covering the business and messaging of fashion. In 2017, Elizabeth left the journal and now writes for a variety of national outlets, including The New York Times, In Style, Elle, Real Simple, Glamour, Town & Country, and Vogue International, as well as her regular column with Cup of Jo. Elizabeth was born outside of Chicago, found her stride in New York, and now lives with her husband and three young children in the suburbs of San Francisco--but London is her spirit city.

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