Eliza (magazine)

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]

Eliza
Issue 9
EditorSummer Bellessa
CategoriesFashion magazine
FrequencyIrregularly
First issueJune 2007[1]
CountryUnited States
Based inLos Angeles, California
LanguageEnglish
Websiteelizamagazine.com

Overview

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

Some critics have called Eliza's focus on modest clothes and its editorial stance "prudish and old-fashioned."[8]

References
  1. Penna Dexter (October 31, 2007). "Modesty movement gaining 'liberating' momentum". Florida Baptist Witness.
  2. "Girls Going Mild(er)". Newsweek Magazine. Jul 22, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  3. Goecker, Liesl (July 8, 2007). "Magazine brings 'modesty to the masses'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 28, 2012. (subscription required)
  4. Warburton, Nicole (February 16, 2009). "Eliza magazine: Style and substance". Deseret News. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  5. "ELIZA Magazine (elizamagazine)". MagCloud. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
  6. "Blog". Eliza Magazine. June 10, 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-02-27. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  7. "Hello from Eliza!". Eliza Magazine. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  8. Deidre Fulton (October 10, 2007). "Prudish publication makes its debut". The Phoenix. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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