Brief
Vanity Fair examines Elizabeth Holmes' wardrobe in new documentary
The article explores how Holmes' signature black turtleneck and red lipstick are used to construct a brand in the A24 film.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Vanity Fair reports that the A24 documentary "You Can See Everything," co‑directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, uses Elizabeth Holmes' clothing as a lens to question whether her public persona was a crafted brand or an authentic self.
What happened
The film follows Holmes and her husband Billy Evans in the weeks before her 2023 prison sentence, focusing on moments such as a discussion about a New York Times interview that quoted Holmes saying an actor portraying her was "not playing me. They're playing a character I created." Holmes disputes having said that, a claim supported by Evans, who says they have recordings of all interactions with journalist Amy Chozick.
What the report adds
Vanity Fair notes that the documentary highlights Holmes' iconic black turtleneck and kabuki‑red lipstick, arguing that these elements helped her project an image of a tech visionary beyond conventional gender expectations. The outlet contrasts this with the earlier Hulu series "The Dropout," which Holmes and Evans say damaged her image, though Vanity Fair points out that journalist John Carreyrou’s investigation disproves Holmes' claim that she never wanted publicity.
What was said
According to Vanity Fair, Holmes told Fielder that she "never wanted to be in the spotlight," a statement the outlet says is contradicted by Carreyrou’s reporting. Evans is quoted as insisting the New York Times piece should be corrected and that the couple have recordings to prove Holmes' actual words.
How it came about
The documentary, which opened in U.S. theaters on Oct. 16, 2026, was filmed over three years and aims to let viewers form their own opinion of Holmes. Vanity Fair situates the film within a broader media narrative that includes the Hulu dramatization and ongoing public debate about Holmes' legacy.
Key facts
- The documentary "You Can See Everything" examines Elizabeth Holmes' clothing as part of her public persona. (vanityfair.com)
- Holmes disputes a New York Times quote that she said an actor portraying her was playing a character she created. (vanityfair.com)
- Holmes and husband Billy Evans claim to have recordings of all interactions with journalist Amy Chozick. (vanityfair.com)
- Vanity Fair says Holmes claims she never wanted to be in the spotlight, a claim contradicted by John Carreyrou's investigation. (vanityfair.com)
- The film opened in U.S. theaters on Oct. 16, 2026 and was co‑directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. (vanityfair.com)
Sources
- [1] vanityfair.com — originally reported as “You Can See Everything You Need to Know About Elizabeth Holmes by Looking at Her Clothes”
