Margret Coquette

The Autobiography of Margret Coquette

Hello, lovers of pinup and retro culture!

My German grandma Neva first inspired my love for antique clothing. I consider my participation in pinup contests and photographic modeling a living memorial for her, since I frequently wear pieces I inherited from her collection. As a child, I was introduced to the music of Elvis Presley and Graceland by my grandparents and mother. I travel to Graceland frequently, because I love meeting my fellow Elvis fans from all over the world. I feel very fortunate to have participated in Priscilla Presley’s inaugural Elegant Southern Style Weekend (Sept. 2019) and to have been invited back for the March 2020 edition of this event. (See my photo albums!)

In my free time, I feel happiest when singing, volunteering on farms, and traveling. My modeling goals for the year are to establish collaborations with retro/fashion photographers in Ireland and the UK, and connect with fellow pinups and promote retro fashion in Ireland. I will continue my publications and volunteerism with student and charity groups.

Before relocating to Galway in August 2020, I was a government statistics analyst for 6 years. I earned two Masters from the University of Missouri-Columbia: German (2013) and Public Policy with emphases in Statistics and Management (2019). I am currently pursuing a PhD at NUI-Galway (2024), with my research focusing on improving opportunities for working-class teachers and students in Ireland. After my research is completed, I hope to remain living in Ireland and working in either government policy or academia.

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