Elizabeth has given presentations and moderated panels about architecture, design, fashion, history, books, writing, and culture in front of thousands of guests over the years. She’s given craft talks and workshops about writing to sold-out audiences; hosted intimate conversations for scholars, researchers, and students; read her writing and participated in panels hosted by literary festivals, libraries, bookstores, universities, museums, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She’s been commissioned to write essays for radio, and has been featured in documentaries, both in the U.S and abroad. Elizabeth is known for her compelling and insightful presentations combined with an eloquent and engaging presentation style.
“Listening to Elizabeth was like sitting down with a friend and having a glass of iced tea.”
“I learned more about fashion and design in 45 minutes than I had in a lifetime. I never considered how it is that women still don’t have pockets or clothes that fit, and now I know.”
Recent Speaking Events
LECTURE
The Hidden History of Claire McCardell: Modern Design and the Birth of American Fashion.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown
PANEL
Fashion’s Unsung Hero: A Conversation about Claire McCardell’s Lasting Influence
Elizabeth joined fashion designer and entrepreneur Tory Burch, and April Calahan, co-host of Dressed podcast.
Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore
PANEL
Designs for Modern Living: Claire McCardell
Elizabeth joined Avery Trufelman of the “Articles of Interest” podcast, design critic Alexandra Lange, and curator and author Alexis Romano.
The Jewish Museum, New York
RADIO
Elizabeth was commissioned by the Maryland Humanities Council to write and read an original essay for public radio station WYPR.