Kristen Shirley
Kristen is a New York-based luxury expert, writer, editor, and stylist who specializes in travel, fashion, fine watches, jewelry, wine and spirits. She is passionate about craftsmanship, rare gemstones, and supporting independent designers.
Kristen is currently a contributing editor for leading publications, including Forbes.com and Nobleman, and she is a freelance writer for luxury publications. Her work has appeared in Bloomberg Businessweek, Departures, Business Insider, Robb Report, and Editorialist, among others. Previously, she was the Luxury Editorial Director at Elite Traveler, where she led the print and digital teams and spearheaded a redesign of the print edition and the website. Kristen began her career at ELLE in the fashion department, where she trained under former style director Kate Lanphear before becoming the Associate Market Editor.
Before moving to New York, Kristen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in French at Georgetown University, studied abroad at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris, and attended international high schools in Frankfurt and London. Kristen speaks French, which comes in handy when interviewing Swiss watch makers and many of the world’s top chefs. She loves traveling, especially to a tropical locale where she can scuba dive and have a glass of rosé on the beach. A bit of a foodie, she is obsessed with sabering Champagne, shucking oysters, and all things caviar.
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