Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis Quotes

Germany, Journalist
March 24, 1982

Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, (born Elisabeth Margarete Maria Anna Beatriz Prinzessin von Thurn und Taxis) is a German journalist, author, and member of the German princely House of Thurn und Taxis. Based in London, she has been a style editor-at-large for Vogue magazine since 2012. In addition to writing about style, the arts and travel, she has authored a liturgical volume about faith and contributed a regular column to Vatican magazine. She is known professionally as Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, however is frequently referred to by her nickname, TNT.

Also known as Royalty

As for what I might wear, my mantra is that, no matter how chic the event, I don't want to look too prim. I like wearing short cocktail frocks to black-tie events; it just always feels more like me, and a bright red lip is always a staple.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
- Events
- Event
- Mantra
Our wild boar shoot at our home in Germany is always a riot because we invite lots of friends. We spend the day out in the woods, but then we get all dressed up in long gowns to dance around in the evenings.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
- Home
- Friends
- Dance

Edie Sedgwick, Debbie Harry, Chloe Sevigny, Michelle Obama, and my friend Eugenie Niarchos each have their own great sense of style.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
- Style
- Sense
- My Friend
I have long accepted that an art fair is not a perfectly curated museum show. Instead, it's more like a brightly lit bazaar, where art is haggled over and handled like any other commodity.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
- Art
- Commodity
- Museum
The fall couture presentations in Paris are usually my favorite moment on the fashion calendar: beautiful weather, a busy rather than manic schedule, and, let's face it, seeing the artistry, the embroidery, and handmade magnificence that goes into every dress.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
- Fashion
- Artistry
- Manic
I enjoy looking, learning, smiling, and engaging with art, sometimes even rejecting it.

Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
- Enjoy
- Smiling
- Rejecting