What People Are Saying About Candice's Presentations

  • “Candice was a fabulous speaker on Regency era fashion. Her expertise, paired with her natural flair, had our audience audibly gasping at each new revelation and smiling throughout the presentation. After the talk, guests commented how much they enjoyed the speaker and how her content provided complementary context for the Jane Austen movie adaptation costumes on view at the museum.”
    - Taft Art Museum, Cincinnati on Regency Fashion (or Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen)
  • “Candice gave a marvelous presentation on Regency fans from her collection. Our members enjoyed it so very much, and she did a terrific job giving us the background and history of each of her fans. One fan was more beautiful than the next—just jaw dropping!”
    - Fan Association of North America on Brisé Fans of the Regency Period
  • “Candice Hern both delighted and educated us with her presentation on Regency period fashion. She showcased numerous examples that taught us about Regency terms such as undress, half-dress, and full-dress, as well as the various types of day wear and evening wear.  Candice demonstrated enthusiasm and knowledge of the Regency period.  We look forward to having her speak again on another aspect of the Regency period.”
    - American Association of University Women, St Paul, MN Branch on Regency Fashion (or Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen)
  • “Candice's informative talk about silhouettes in the time of Jane Austen was met with delight and enthusiasm by our members. Candice never fails to bring new perspectives to our understanding of the Regency era in which Jane Austen lived.”
    - Jane Austen Society of North America, Minnesota Region on Shades, Shadows, and Profiles: Silhouettes During the Time of Jane Austen
  • “The Jane Austen Fest - Mount Dora welcomed Candice Hern to its 3rd Annual Fest.  With a fascinating collection of fashion prints from the Regency Era, Candice presented a colorful history of evolving clothing styles. The historical knowledge she provided was intriguing. Candice’s warm and friendly manner, along with her humor, had everyone looking at Regency wear in a whole new light.  Thank you Candice.”
    - Mt. Dora Jane Austen Fest on Regency Fashion (or Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen)