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Robin Givhan
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Givhan speaks at the 2015 National Book Festival
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| Born | September 11, 1964 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) University of Michigan (MA) |
| Notable awards | Pulitzer Prize for Criticism |
Robin Givhan (born September 11, 1964) is a well-known American fashion editor and writer. She won a special award called the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism for her writing about fashion.
Robin Givhan worked as a fashion editor for The Washington Post newspaper. She first joined the Post in 1995. Later, in 2010, she moved to work as a fashion critic for The Daily Beast and Newsweek. She returned to The Washington Post in 2014 and continues to write there.
In 2006, Robin Givhan made history by winning the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. This was the first time this important award was given to someone who writes about fashion. The Pulitzer Committee praised her for her "witty, closely observed essays." They said she turned fashion criticism into a way of looking at culture.
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About Robin Givhan's Life
Early Life and Education
Robin Givhan grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She was a very bright student and was the top student, or valedictorian, at Renaissance High School in 1982. After high school, she went to Princeton University and graduated in 1986. She also earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Career Beginnings and Appearances
Before joining The Washington Post, Robin Givhan worked for about seven years at the Detroit Free Press. She also held jobs at the San Francisco Chronicle and Vogue magazine, which is a very famous fashion magazine. In January 2006, she even appeared as a guest on a TV show called The Colbert Report.
In 2009, she moved from New York City to Washington, D.C. There, her job as a fashion reporter grew to include writing about the First Lady, Michelle Obama.
Robin Givhan's Fashion Opinions
Her Direct Style of Criticism
Robin Givhan is known for being very honest and direct in her writing. She isn't afraid to say what she truly thinks about fashion. In an interview with CBS News, she explained her approach. She said that many people in the fashion world might say something is good even if it's not. But she believes in saying when something is "crappy" if it truly is. She also makes sure to say when she thinks something is "absolutely magnificent."
Examples of Her Critiques
Givhan has written about many different outfits and fashion choices. For example, she once wrote about a dark-green jacket worn by Vice President Dick Cheney at a serious ceremony. She felt that the jacket looked too casual, like something someone would wear to clear snow. She believed it didn't show the respect needed for such an important event. She wrote that he was representing the American people, and she didn't want them represented by someone dressed for a football game.
She also commented on the clothing worn by the wife and young children of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. When he was sworn in as Chief Justice, Givhan described their outfits as looking like "a trio of Easter eggs." This showed her opinion that their clothes were perhaps too colorful or informal for the occasion.
In August 2009, she also shared her thoughts on First Lady Michelle Obama wearing shorts during a family vacation. Givhan wrote that while it's smart for a First Lady to avoid looking too royal, trying too hard to seem average might make her look "common." She continued to share her thoughts on the First Lady's style in The Washington Post in 2010.
Achievements and Publications
Awards and Recognition
In 2013, Robin Givhan was honored by being added to the University of Michigan's Detroiter Hall of Fame. This recognized her achievements and contributions.
Books and Contributions
Robin Givhan has also written her own book. It's about a famous fashion event called The Battle of Versailles Fashion Show. Her book, titled The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History, was published in 2015.
She has also helped with other books. For example, she wrote captions for a book by photographer Lucian Perkins called Runway Madness. She also contributed to a special book celebrating Michelle: Her First Year as First Lady.
Awards
- 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism
See also
In Spanish: Robin Givhan para niños
