Yesterday, December 18th, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene opened the Palais Princier doors to receive the children of the principality for Christmas.
For the second event of the day, Princess Charlene of Monaco surprised us with a designer she’s never (to my knowledge) worn before.
Princess Charlene wore another black turtleneck (is not the same as the Givenchy one she wore to the Boy George exhibition in November) and black skinny pants.
The surprise was the coat which was designed by (drum roll, please) Peter Pilotto. Designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, the brand famously created Princess Eugenie’s wedding gown last year. Peter Pilotto is known for digital printed designed and royals such as Princess Victoria of Sweden and the Countess of Wessex have worn their designs.
This Ottoman knit coat is made of ribbed wool and angora-blend in blue, pink, and bright yellow in an ultra-modern geometric motif.
The coat, although not very warm it seems, makes for an elegant contrast to the black background of the top and pants and I think it’s a nice a change in Princess Charlene’s style.
Princess Charlene styled the coat with the Amore polished-leather ankle boots by Jimmy Choo, also in black. These boots were last seen on Net-A-Porter for $238 but are now sold out.
Princess Charlene seems keen on keeping things fresh these days and this, of course, called for change in hair, makeup and accessories.
We’ve never seen this necklace on Her Serene Highness before. It’s still UFO so far and I believe it may be an old purchase that has just been put to use lately. It seems like crescents and circles with diamonds(?) in the middle. I don’t like comparing the two ladies, but this necklace is something Princess Grace would wear in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Obviously, that’s a good thing.
Diamond stud earrings and the UFO wing ring were the finishing touches.
The hair was more playfully put into a bob and the burgundy lipstick was changed to a more neutral pink. I have to say, this hair length really suits the princess and she seems to be having fun with it lately.
This is Probably Charlene’s last appearance of the year and, to me, it’s one of her best of the year, if not ever. The coat, the hair, the makeup, the accessories, everything is just right. Go Charlene!
What do you think of this look?
“an ultra-modern geometric motif” – yes, that is what it is. I do not get it, because I am too old-fashioned. Nice fabric though, I like Kashmir wool. It is the best. It really keeps you warm and lasts forever.
About the other stuff Charlene is wearing – well, I better not comment. It is not my taste. I liked best when she wore elegant Armani clothes, and diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds. Not tiny ones, mind you, but chunky ones, like those the Queen of England has in her tiaras, and Princess Michael of Kent as well, if I may mention this lady again here, before I am blocked.
Different opinions are always welcome. You weren’t blocked anywhere, but I deleted the comments that were not aligned with the rules of the blog (no name calling, speculation, or attacking someone’s personality or how they look).
Thank you! I thought it looked Vilshenko-like, but Pilotto makes sense.
Vilshenko DOES have coats that have quite a similar feel them, and the Princess wore a Vilshenko dress in 2016, so you definitely weren’t far off.
“not aligned with the rules of the blog (no name calling”)
Maybe you should also delete your own comment, calling Princess Michael of Kent a “racist”? This is a classic example of name-calling. Just because she wears a certain type of jewelry (blackamoor brooch) that other people dislike, you need not slander her. It is enough that the British Yellow Press likes to slander her.
Princess Michael of Kent told a group of black diners in New York to “go back to the colonies.” https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1462995/Princess-Michael-told-black-diners-to-go-back-to-colonies.html
This is a comment about background, not clothes:
Why is there such a lot of plastic kitsch in the background? The Grimaldi Palace is a beautiful historic place. Why spoil it with Disneyland kitsch? I am sure not all children appreciate this junk. Children can be educated to appreciate art and beauty from an early age upwards. But parents need to do it, not bombard them with plastic junk.
I’m not a fan of using plastic for environmental reasons. The Prince is very passionate about environmental issues so I hope measures were taken.
TRC, it appears that one already violates your commenting rules by simply disagreeing with your assessments or stating the bleedin’ obvious: that some of Charlene’s choices are more than questionable and at times highly inappropriate both for her job as Monaco’s first lady as well as for the respective occasion.
If you only want adulation and gushing, propaganda style, you might as well save the time you invest in this blog – there won’t be many commenters falling in line with your kind of rules.
On the coat: at least 2 sizes too big – it swallows her, especially the sleeves don’t fit. The pattern reminds me of near eastern / (north) African embroideries which begs the question: why pick this style (originated in non-Christian regions of the globe) for Christmas, a Christian holiday.
One certainly could find attires with a hint of relation to this very festivity.
Well, you’re disagreeing now and you’re welcome to disagree :)