This is a Tuesday supplement to our Designer Diary series - a quick hit on a Dior gown that is quite a dress! We were guided by Shah’s visions for Iran. Everything had a special meaning. The Shah was very particular about the changes he wanted to implement in the country. Our coronation was part… Continue reading Designer Diary – Empress Farah Pahlavi’s Coronation Gown
Author: OrangeChia
A candid take on the fashions & jewels seen on royals (and a few others). I tend to write about historical items and events.
Princess Beatrix is my jam.
Ten Best for the Tenth Anniversary-Wedding Guest Attire
If I've said it once, I've said it a dozen times here on the Bag...THIS is the event that keeps on giving. These guests are in no particular order, until the very last (and best according to this Hofdame). Let's get down to business! Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg He may not be everyone's cup… Continue reading Ten Best for the Tenth Anniversary-Wedding Guest Attire
Ascot Appreciation—Queen Elizabeth
Let’s round out our week of Ascot Appreciation with the grande dame herself, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Each Hofdame will post one of her favorite appearances. The Handbag: Here she is, all swish and glamour in 1954. Honestly, none of the young 'uns these day hold a candle to her. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'T_MBFLTWQWFzMcukneFPcw',sig:'lAxMOOYGJsWh0GZjNFs3B16atC41Pwu84X-AYuhXKGk=',w:'480px',h:'594px',items:'809615070',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360:… Continue reading Ascot Appreciation—Queen Elizabeth
Ascot Appreciation–Princess Beatrice
This year is the Ascot that isn't - insert sad trombone here. Since we don't have an Ascot to watch this year, this week we will console ourselves with Ascot appearances of the past. Lucky you, you get to hear from all the hofdames on this subject, each one tackling a favorite. First up, our… Continue reading Ascot Appreciation–Princess Beatrice
Fix This Fiasco–Daisy’s Turquoise Pieces
I refuse to call this set a parure. I suppose it technically meets the definition, but your pal OC just can’t do it. Turquoise is a stone which means many different things to many people. Many of these pieces are gifts from the late Henrik so there is added sentimentality. It's a small bandeau rarely… Continue reading Fix This Fiasco–Daisy’s Turquoise Pieces
