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June 2, 2017 Jimmy Choo Launches Its First Ready-to-Wear Collection Jimmy Choo has launched its first-ever ready-to-wear collection, featuring a range of feminine and sophisticated silhouettes. The collection includes everything from maxi dresses and tailored trousers to jumpsuits and trench coats, all crafted from luxurious materials such as silk and cashmere. With prices ranging from $595 to $2,495, the collection is sure to appeal to Choo fans and fashionistas alike.
Your Favorite 2023 New Dress & Fashion Notes – What Kate Wore
Two very quick news updates on the health of the King and the Princess of Wales. Yesterday, the King held his first weekly meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak since his cancer diagnosis. The King has held his first face to face audience of the year with the PM. Sunak said it was wonderful to see Charles looking so well, to which he replied: “It’s all done with mirrors.” pic.twitter.com/O35RkXqVwq — Victoria Ward (@victoria_ward) February 21, 2024 When chatting with the PM, King Charles shared that the many messages of support reduced me to tears. The King also held a Privy Council meeting yesterday; both events were at Buckingham Palace. We remain in the no news is good news zone with the Princess's health. The Wales family is believed to be back in Windsor, as the children's mid-term break from school ended on Monday. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Now for our poll looking at the new dress styles worn by the Princess of Wales in 2023. We begin with the Cefinn Studio dress worn for mid-January engagements with the Prince of Wales in Merseyside. The Princess chose a navy blue Cefinn Studio Eva Dress in navy. Made of a ribbed merino wool knit with a touch of nylon, the Eva is a key piece for the label. On the site, it is described as …the perfect versatile knit. Crafted in a super-soft merino-wool blend that's both machine-washable and pill-proof, you'll feel pulled together even on the busiest of days. Accessories included the Princess's Mulberry Amberley Small Satchel Handbag, navy suede Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps, and her sapphire and diamond earrings. Later in January, for the official launch of her Shaping Us campaign today in Leeds, the Princess chose a dress by Victoria Beckham. The Cotton-blend Midi Dress is made in a cotton/elastane/polyamide/viscose fabric. It features a fit and flare silhouette with pointelle knitwork, a mockneck with yellow tipping, the same tipping above the cuffs, and ribbed sleeves. In the accessories department, we saw the return of the Gianvito Rossi bespoke boots, the Micro Bold Leather Shoulder Bag by Manu Atelier, the Shyla London Biarritz Squiggle Earrings, and a new belt by Vanzetti. When visiting Birmingham in April, the Princess was in a dress by Karen Millen. The Woven Pleated Midi Trench Dress (now sold out) is made of polyester and described this way: Part dress, part trench coat, this beautifully cut design shows off neat notched lapels, a waist tie, and crisp pleats lining the skirt. Cinch it in for a nipped-in silhouette.... The Princess accessorized with her Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps in Bordeaux suede and Sézane' Dina' earrings. The Princess wore the Mortimer Ditsy Floral Print Dress in early May for a coronation rehearsal at Westminster Abbey. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos from this event, so I have not included it in the poll, but wanted to note it here. At a pre-coronation reception and walkabout, the Princess chose what is likely a Jenny Packham design. The creamy white dress featured a classic sheath silhouette, with the addition of black trim at the neckline and the waist. Accessories included the Aquazzura Bow Tie Pumps, black Prada clutch, and the Bahrain Pearl and Diamond Drop earrings. The white dress is similar to the blue sheath the Princess wore in Northern Ireland in October 2022 and the black design worn to view floral tributes at Windsor following the Queen's death in 2022. There are some minor differences, but I thought at the time the white dress was worn, it was likely a bespoke Jenny Packham piece, and I still feel that way. At a second reception ahead of the coronation, the Princess was in a deep blue Self-Portrait dress. The Self-Portrait Stretch Crepe Twisted Collar Midi Dress (now sold out) is 100% polyester. It features a ruched and asymmetrically draped skirt, twisted neckline, puffed sleeves, and oversized diamante buttons at the shoulder. The Princess accessorized with her Aquazzura Love Link Sling Heels in 'blueberry' grosgrain, Jenny Packham' Casa' clutch, and the Queen Mother's Sapphire and Diamond Earrings. We saw a familiar piece in a new color when the Princess wore the emerald green version of Suzannah's Flippy Wiggle Dress for a visit to the Anna Freud Centre in April. The Princess has worn this design in white. The shirtdress-style design is made of Italian silk crepe with pintucks at the waist and yoke, puffed short sleeves, and navy silk-covered buttons, and it comes with a thin self-belt. For accessories, the Princess selected her Alessandra Rich Fab 85 Two-Tone Pumps in Beige Black (now sold out) and a new pair of Accessorize earrings. For a mid-June Early Years engagement, the Princess was in another Cefinn Studio design, the label's 'Petra' Leopard-Print Silk Dress (no longer available). The all-silk design showcases Cefinn's signature leopard pansy print. The midi-length shirtwaist style featured a spread collar, button front, side slit, elastic at the waist, a self-tie, pleated and raised shoulders, and a back yoke. The Princess accessorized with her Mulberry Small Amberley Crossbody Bag, Jimmy Choo Romy 85 pumps, and a new pair of Kiki McDonough Green Amethyst Pear Drop Earrings. June brings many high-profile events, including Trooping the Colour. This year, the Princess chose a dress by Andrew Gn, a Singaporean designer whose label is based in Paris. In the blog post, I initially referred to the style as a coatdress, but a reader pointed out the back zipper on the garment, so I have it in the dress category. The vivid green piece showcases brooch-like embellishments atop fabric bands at the hip and bodice and a smooth satin band at the neckline. The black version of the dress is a viscose/acetate/silk blend; it's possible the Princess's dress is made in the same fabric blend. The Princess accessorized with a Philip Treacy hat, the Aquazzura 'Purist' 105 heels in emerald green, her LK Bennett Dora Envelope Clutch, diamond and sapphire earrings, and the Cartier Shamrock brooch. Next on the June calendar was Order of the Garter, where the Princess opted for an Alessandra Rich design. The custom design was crafted in a fine polka dot print in a midi-length. It included puffed, raised sleeves, a high gathered neck, and a cinched-in waist defined by gathered fabric. The Princess accessorized with a new pair of two-tone slingback heels by Jennifer Chamandi, a new Strathberry clutch, a new Philip Treacy hat, the Collingwood Earrings, and the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet. The busy June week also included an engagement marking the official reopening of the National Portrait Gallery. For this event, the Princess chose a Self-Portrait design. The label's Metallic Bouclé and Chiffon Midi Dress featured a tailored bouclé 'jacket' with a pleated skirt, both made of polyester. The jacket has a cinched waist and belt, shoulder pads, contrasting crystal-embellished trim at the neckline, center front, and cuffs. The pleated chiffon skirt has a floaty, soft feel. The Princess paired a new Chanel clutch with her Aquazzura Bow Tie pumps and wore her Imitation Pearl and Diamond Earrings by Heavenly London. A busy June wrapped up with Royal Ascot when the Princess wore a vibrant red dress by Alexander McQueen. The flowing design featured a v-neck with tucks, a wrap-effect bodice, raised, puffed shoulders, a defined waist, and a full A-line skirt. The bright color was a departure from the ivory and pale blue ensembles the Princess previously wore for this event. (NOTE: This could also be the dress worn by the Princess when visiting the Welsh Guards on St. David's Day.) She accessorized with a new Philip Treacy hat, a new pair of red suede heels by Jennifer Chamandi, a vintage Hermès clutch, and a pair of past-season Sézane earrings. In early July, the Princess wore a Beulah London dress for a charity polo match. The 'Sonia' dress (no longer available) in cornflower blue was 100% silk crepe de chine. It showcased a placed print, stand collar, fitted and pleated bodice, blouson sleeves with elastic at the cuff, and a full skirt. Accessories for this ensemble included a new pair of Camilla Elphick slingback shoes, Mulberry's Harlow Small Satchel Bag, her Lenique Louis Gold Spine Hoop Earrings, and a Sézane bracelet. Wimbledon always brings interesting fashion, and last year was no different. The Princess of Wales chose a Self-Portrait dress for the Women's Singles Final. The Lime Boucle Collared Chiffon Midi Dress incorporated a tailored top with a full, floaty skirt and an appearance of wearing separates when it was just one piece. The jacket offered bodice darts, four decorative pocket flaps, self-covered buttons, and a self-belt. The midi-length skirt portion was pleated and fully lined. The Princess accessorized with her Natasha handbag in blush suede by Emmy London, a pair of Gianvito Rossi Ribbon Sling Pumps, the Cassandra Goad Cavolfiore Stud Earrings, and a Halcyon Days Salamander Torque Aquamarine and Gold Bangle. The Princess opted for a deep green Roland Mouret design for the Gentlemen's Singles Final the next day. The Ruffle Detail Asymmetrical Midi Dress was a blend of 97% viscose and 3% elastane. It featured draped fabric at the shoulder, short sleeves, a lined bodice, a concealed back zipper, and back vent. Accessories included the Natasha bag carried for the Women's Final match, Gianvito Rossi 105 Bisque Suede Pumps, a new pair of earrings by Milina London, the Green Onyx Gemstone style, and a new Halcyon Days Salamander Torque Bangle in Forget Me Not. When hosting Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden at Windsor Castle in November, the Princess wore what appeared to be an Emilia Wickstead design. The Princess accessorized with her Emmy Rebecca heels in the 'greenway' color and her diamond and sapphire cabochon cluster earrings. And here is the poll! https://poll.fm/13386734 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A couple of quick retail notes today, beginning with news from our friends at Earsass, the company offering the Issy Star Earrings ($33) given to the Princess as a gift by Sarah Renton. The earrings were created in memory of Sarah's daughter, Issy, who took her life in April of last year. The earrings are being sold at Earsass as a fundraiser for mental health charity Brave Mind. Below, the Princess wearing the earrings at a SportsAid workshop in October of last year. (The featured photo at the top of the post also shows the Princess wearing the earrings.) Earsass has now raised more than £12000 for Brave Mind. In gratitude, they have launched an earring dedicated to the Princess called the Catherine ($35). Available in gold-plated or silver-plated finish, the earrings showcase eleven glass beads on an oval frame. They were so popular they sold out in a few hours, but they can be pre-ordered with an estimated delivery four weeks after an order is placed. Thank you to everyone who emailed and messaged about the earrings. Also today, word of a collaborative collection between Target and a designer the Princess has worn, Diane von Furstenberg. More from this Vogue piece about the collection. Along with wrap dresses, cargo pants, sweaters, outerwear, activewear, loungewear, and intimates, there will also be beauty, home decor and even made-to-order furniture that can be customized in one of seven exclusive Diane von Furstenberg for Target fabrics. Prices start at $4, with most of the clothing (women’s, girls’ and baby apparel, and accessories!) under $50. Of course, the Target version of the signature wrap dress will be included in the assortment too. And this via People's article. As for the prints you'll see in the collection, the designer told Vogue that she pulled from her own archives to adapt for Target, as prints have played a huge role in her eponymous brand's own history. One print is a poppy design that resembles animal print that dates back decades. Another is ginkgo that she told Vogue is a big print for the brand because of how fond she's always been of it. If unfamiliar with the ginkgo pattern, you see an example of it in green at DVF and another at Nordstrom in 'antique pink.' The Diane von Furstenberg for Target collection debuts in most Target stores and on Target.com on March 23. The discount retailer suggests those interested in the collection check this page or sign up on this page to receive email updates on the collection. Thank you to my friend Micki for the tip on this collection!
Happy Birthday Prince Louis! Plus, One-Hit Wonders Series Part 1 – What Kate Wore
Happy Birthday, Prince Louis! Kensington Palace released a new photograph of the young man to celebrate the Prince's sixth birthday today. Below, a flashback to April 23, 2018, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge introduced their newborn on the steps of the Lindo Wing. The photo released today was taken by the Princess of Wales last week in Windsor. In social media posts today, the family thanked people for their good wishes. We have enjoyed seeing Prince Louis quite a bit this past year, including at last May's coronation events. In these photos, you see him at Westminster Abbey with his big sister, Princess Charlotte. In the Australian State Coach after the service. With one of his funny faces on the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony. Another view from the historic day. The Prince joined his parents and siblings for the Big Help Out event, an initiative tied to the coronation that encouraged people to volunteer in their communities. This was the Prince's first official working engagement. Although he has attended events like Trooping the Colour and the Platinum Jubilee Concert, such events are not considered working engagements. In this image, Prince Louis contributes to a mural with handprints from everyone helping at the event. In June, Prince Louis joined his family at Trooping the Colour. Another view. The children watch the flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony. This was one of my favorite photos of Prince Louis at the June ceremonies. The Prince was seen with his brother, sister, and father in a photo marking Father's Day. The image was taken by Millie Pilkington near the family's Adelaide Cottage home on the Windsor estate. The next time we saw the Prince, he was at a military air show with his family. Last year, the Prince attended the taping of Royal Carols: Together at Christmas. This was the first time Prince Louis was at the taping. The Prince as he carried a candle to the family's seating area. Another view. Here you see the Wales children with their parents in a photo used for the family's holiday card. In December, Prince Louis volunteered at a baby bank with his siblings and mother. These screengrabs are from a video of the foursome as they helped out at the baby bank. And we saw Prince Louis again on Christmas Day. Here is a look at Prince Louis in his official birthday photos. And all three Wales children in their sixth birthday photos. In the new photo, it looks like Prince Louis is wearing the Thomas Brown Oliver Shirt ($43), with thanks to Bojana for this ID. The shirt is 100% cotton available in several colors. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Also today, news of a new honor for the Princess of Wales. More from this Victoria Ward story in The Telegraph. The Princess of Wales has become the first member of the Royal family appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour. The 41-year-old has been honoured by the King for her “outstanding” public service and joins an array of notable members including Sir David Attenborough, David Hockney, Dame Maggie Smith, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John. The King created the role of Royal Companion of the Order especially for his daughter-in-law who has been a working member of “The Firm” for 13 years. Past members include Sir Winston Churchill, Stephen Hawking, CBE, and Sir Alec Guinness. The Telegraph report notes that membership in the Order is limited to 65 people at any one time. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ And now, for our first look at the Princess's one-hit wonders, striking designs that merit another appearance. Thank you to everyone who shared ideas for pieces to include; the suggestions have been incredibly helpful! Your input via comments here on the blog, on Facebook, and via email is very much appreciated. Today, we'll cover some of the basics about styles suggested for inclusion in this group input. More than 125 dresses, gowns, coats, and separates were suggested. The majority of suggestions shared characteristics: Many of the styles mentioned were for items that can be categorized as dressier styles. A sizable number of formal looks from black-tie and white-tie events were suggested, including evening gowns as well as full-length dresses seen at not-quite-as-dressy functions. Several were what I call statement dresses, pieces showcasing striking designs and unique characteristics, like the Naeem Khan dress worn at the Taj Mahal or the Alice Temperley seen at the tea held at the British High Commissioner's residence in Kuala Lumpur. Quite a few were from tours, showing the importance of those events in the Princess's wardrobe. There were three standout looks that were clearly favorites for people, designs suggested by at least five to ten people. We'll cover one of those today. A few of the styles suggested were already worn a second time. On this list is a popular piece, the teal Jenny Packham gown. It was most recently worn to the November 2018 Tusk Conservation Awards. Its first appearance was at the Greatest Team Rising gala in May 2012 in the runup to the Summer Olympic Games in London. The design was a bespoke version of Jenny Packham's 'Aspen' wedding gown, showcasing a beautiful silk chiffon with light and lacy cap sleeves, a ruched bodice, an ornately embellished waist, and a full, pleated skirt. Another design that had a second appearance (which yours truly forgot) was the red Preen' Finella' dress. The style was first noted during the September 2016 Canada tour and then brought back for a November 2018 Royal Foundation function. The piece featured an asymmetrical neckline with a fitted, draped bodice and a full skirt with box pleats. It was made of a midweight stretch crepe blend of acetate/polyamide/elastane. Roland Mouret's Ella gown was another style mentioned for inclusion in this category. It was first worn to a private dinner at Claridge's in May of 2012 (below right) and then repeated in December 2013 at the premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (below left). Made of wool crepe, the style is subtly gathered at the sides, with a high front slit and an asymmetric zip fastening on the back. Another popular look that has been seen a second time, the Elie Saab separates, first noted at Royal Ascot in June 2019, and brought back for a Buckingham Palace garden party in May 2023. The top was a bespoke version of the designer's Macramé Pussy Bow Top crafted of a cotton/poly/silk blend fabric, featuring a relaxed fit, button front, and partial lining. The Embroidered Tulle Skirt was made in matching fabric with embroidered dots; it had an A-line silhouette was fully lined. The most-suggested outfit? This one. The Duchess wore this Gucci dress for a June 2017 engagement at the V&A. It was a departure from her standard daytime looks, perhaps most noticeably in the length, as it was shorter than many of her dresses. That length makes a second wearing of the dress unlikely. From our original post: The piece was from Gucci's pre-fall collection, constructed in a black and white cotton/nylon tweed that showcases the brand's signature petersham ribbon (also referred to as web) in blue and red. Here is a good look at the nubby tweed fabric, as well as the brand's navy and red petersham trim. Some thought the style was reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. The Duchess accessorized with her 'Art' navy pumps by LK Bennett and Emmy London's 'Natasha' bag. Her hair was in a partial updo, and she wore her Annoushka pearl drops with Kiki McDonough diamond hoops. In my next post, I'll reveal the other most-suggested styles. Here is one of the many formal styles mentioned by several people: a Jenny Packham gown worn in October 2015. As detailed in a previous post, the gown was worn for the London premiere of SPECTRE, a James Bond film starring Daniel Craig. It was based on a dress from Jenny Packham's Spring 2011 collection. The gown showcased a crossover top in the front and a full, flowing, multi-layer skirt. Beneath a sheer overlay, the dress had a halter-style top. The bodice back was slit open, and the dress closed at the back neck and with a zipper in the skirt portion of the piece. A shimmering rhinestone belt accented the waist, and the skirt was full. There was also an extended row of rhinestone or crystal buttons/snaps at the wrist. The Duchess wore her hair up. This allowed an unobstructed view of her Robinson Pelham earrings, the jeweler's Pagoda style set with blue topaz and diamonds in white gold. (The Duchess's mother, Carole Middleton, wore these earrings to Kate and William's evening wedding reception in 2011.) Here is a better look at the Duchess's updo. She accessorized with a miniature version of Jenny Packham's Casa handbag, a box clutch featuring a crystal-encrusted clasp. Kate also brought back her 'Vamp' platform sandals from Jimmy Choo. This was included in our 'Most Polarizing Looks' category, in part because many didn't care for the upper portion of the dress. I will see you in a few days with a longer look at more One-Hit Wonders!