Virginia Postrel

Virginia Postrel

Keynote Speaker: Authority on Culture, Glamour, Economics, Politics & Social Trends; Podcaster & Author; Known for "The Fabric of Civilization" & "The Power of Glamour"

Virginia Postrel Biography

Virginia Postrel is an author, podcaster, and writer on a broad range of topics affecting culture, glamour, economics, politics, and social trends. She is the author of "The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World." Her previous books include "The Power of Glamour: Longing and the Art of Visual Persuasion," "The Substance of Style," and, "The Future and Its Enemies." She is a contributing editor for Works in Progress magazine and writes a newsletter at her substack.

A prescient analyst and award-winning commentator, Postrel speaks and writes about a wide range of topics, often centered on culture, social trends, and economics. She offers audiences valuable business-oriented insights into fashion, design, and architecture, innovation and intellectual property, politics and social policy.

In her research, she focuses on glamour, understood not as a particular style but as an imaginative process that takes many different forms, depending on the context.

She also writes on the vast expansion of choices available to consumers in virtually all areas, the psychological challenges it poses for consumers, and the opportunities it presents for both future business models and personal pleasure and meaning.

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Virginia Postrel Videos

Talking academic politics with Steve Teles: Why universities have few conservative professors
Podcast: Talking political factions and abundance with Steve Teles
Virginia's Podcast with Sam Bowman of Works in Progress and Stripe Press.

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What topics does Virginia Postrel speak about?

Virginia Postrel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Sales, Futurism, Creativity, Philosophy, Journalism, Technology, Inspirational, Faith & Religion, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Science, Healthcare, Social Media, Marketing, Political, Government, Economy, History, Women in Tech and Authors.

Where does Virginia Postrel travel from?

Virginia Postrel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Virginia Postrel?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Virginia Postrel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Virginia Postrel for your next private or corporate function.

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Virginia Postrel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Virginia Postrel for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Virginia Postrel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are An Phung, Tiffany Shlain and Calvin Trillin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Virginia Postrel for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/06/2025.

Virginia Postrel Videos

Talking academic politics with Steve Teles: Why universities have few conservative professors
Podcast: Talking political factions and abundance with Steve Teles
Virginia's Podcast with Sam Bowman of Works in Progress and Stripe Press.
  • How do I book Virginia Postrel to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Virginia Postrel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Virginia Postrel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Virginia Postrel or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Virginia Postrel for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Virginia Postrel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Virginia Postrel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Virginia Postrel speak about?

    Virginia Postrel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Sales, Futurism, Creativity, Philosophy, Journalism, Technology, Inspirational, Faith & Religion, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Science, Healthcare, Social Media, Marketing, Political, Government, Economy, History, Women in Tech and Authors.
  • Where does Virginia Postrel travel from?

    Virginia Postrel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Virginia Postrel?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Virginia Postrel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Virginia Postrel for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Virginia Postrel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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