Coco Chanel and the Duke of Westminster. Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. And now there’s a new Anglo-French power duo in town. In Paris, to be precise. What’s up? Camilla and Brigitte, good thing.
When King Charles arrived in France for a state visit yesterday, not all eyes were on the king or French President Emmanuel Macron – it was their wives who were in the spotlight.
In a charming tribute to her host country at the state banquet, Queen Camilla, 76, chose not to design one of her favorite London couture houses.
Instead, she wore the fashion house most synonymous with France and the same designer her host First Lady Brigitte Macron, 70, called out – Dior.
And Camilla’s cape dress gets my vote as her chicest look – ever. Mon dieu, what a statement!
When King Charles arrived in France for a state visit yesterday, not all eyes were on the king or French President Emmanuel Macron – it was their wives who were in the spotlight
In a charming tribute to her host country at the state banquet, Queen Camilla (pictured), 76, opted not to design one of her favorite London couture houses
Instead, Queen Camilla (pictured) wore the fashion house most synonymous with France and the same designer that her host First Lady Brigitte Macron, 70, called out – Dior
And Camilla’s cape dress gets my vote as her chicest look – ever. Mon dieu, what a statement!
I suspect the couple spoke in advance and coordinated nearly identical shades of blue from the same designer as a sign of unity.
Camilla in particular wore something British and monochromatic when she arrived early – a pink coat dress by Fiona Clare; Brigitte wore a Saint Laurent suit.
But at the Palace of Versailles the two agreed, although their clothing was so different that a full partnership did not occur.
Similar to Brigitte’s sheer sleeve on her long Dior dress with a jeweled collar, Camilla’s cape showed off flattering flesh without revealing too much.
And the drooping tails of the cape added the drama befitting a new monarch.
I suspect the couple spoke in advance and coordinated nearly identical shades of blue from the same designer as a sign of unity. From left to right: Brigitte Macron, Queen Camilla, King Charles III. and President Emmanuel Macron attend a state banquet at the Palace of Versailles
Camilla in particular wore something British and monochromatic as she arrived earlier
Camilla (right) wore a pink coat dress by Fiona Clare; Brigitte wore a Saint Laurent suit
Similar to Brigitte’s sheer sleeve on her long Dior dress with a jeweled collar, Camilla’s cape showed off flattering flesh without revealing too much
And the cape’s drooping tails added the drama befitting a new monarch like Camilla
The lack of embellishment provided an ideal canvas for the Royal Collection’s most dazzling jewels – the sapphire necklace, bracelet and earrings given to her father George VI. given to the late queen as a wedding present
The lack of embellishment provided an ideal canvas for the Royal Collection’s most dazzling jewels – the sapphire necklace, bracelet and earrings given to her father George VI. given to the late queen as a wedding present.
Among the celebrity guests, Mick Jagger’s partner Melanie Hamrick chose the London designer Jenny Packham; Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, Saint Laurent.
The choice fell on the latter, after all, she is the face of the new campaign.
Her dress was another lesson in the art of showing the perfect amount of skin – chic tights that balanced out the short hemline.
Even the home of Republicanism can’t resist putting on a fashion show when the royals are in town. Vive le roi – or last night, la reine.
Mick Jagger’s partner Melanie Hamrick chose London designer Jenny Packham among the celebrity guests
Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg chose a Saint Laurent dress for the state banquet. Her choice was a given – after all, she is the face of the new campaign. Her dress was another lesson in the art of showing the perfect amount of skin – chic tights that balanced out the short hemline