Trying something new - no battles or defenses, just a look at some of our spiky friends. This series was inspired by this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxwdKXanuYg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link That is the Fringe Tiara belonging to Princess Louise, daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Louise was Bertie and… Continue reading Fringe Friday
Designer Diaries – Princess Benedikte and Jørgen Bender
This past May Princess Benedikte turned 76, and a special exhibit was held at the Amalienborg Museum to coincide with that event. ‘Princess Dresses’ opened on July 4th. It included 21 Jørgen Bender dresses, created for the princess during the period of 1968 to 1999. Benedikte recalled that Bender was very good at sketching ideas… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Princess Benedikte and Jørgen Bender
Random Royaling – Japanese Imperial Family at the Meiji Shrine
The Meiji Shrine will be 100 years old on November 1, and the senior members of the Imperial family visited the site in advance of the anniversary day. The shrine was built to honor Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, and the site was chosen because it was a favorite of the couple. We don't often… Continue reading Random Royaling – Japanese Imperial Family at the Meiji Shrine
Random Royaling – A Sprinkling of Danes
Recently, Mary suited up for a busy day. In the morning she presented the annual Christmas Seal award, and in the afternoon she attended the annual FSR ceremony - the Danish auditor's award. No one seems to know the designer of this ensemble, although Style of Mary has a good breakdown on her jewelry and… Continue reading Random Royaling – A Sprinkling of Danes
Defense of the Dress – Rania in Bottega Veneta
Although she's not covered as thoroughly in the Western press as some of the European royals, I would say that I have rarely seen Rania repeat an outfit. Whether you think that's a good thing or bad thing is all due to the circumstance, as you will see with today's offering. The Facts Queen Rania… Continue reading Defense of the Dress – Rania in Bottega Veneta
