Good morning everyone! It's the week of Thanksgiving in the U.S., so the Hofdames will be taking a break from Thursday, November 24 to Monday, November 28. However, pop in if you feel like it on Thursday and Friday. Our own Baguette Elizabeth Davies has written a fun start-up post for her coronation series, which… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Tag: Dries Van Noten
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Welcome to another week of the drama-free blog set in the midst of a drama-laden royal world ; ). Never fear we do have some fashion to distract us. Getty The King has been holding audiences at Balmoral, Windsor Castle re-opens, and the King and Queen of Spain continue their busy rounds. See it all… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Open Post – Belgian National Day – Updated!
Today is National Day in Belgium. Last night a few of the senior members of the family attended a concert to start the celebration early. The winner of the 2019 Queen Elisabeth competition, violinist Stella Chen, was the featured performer. She was accompanied by the Belgian National Orchestra. Concert - July 20 Too bad we… Continue reading Open Post – Belgian National Day – Updated!
Designer Diaries – Queen Mathilde and Dries Van Noten
“I’m known for color and prints and embroideries. Normally the more clashing it is, the more that I like it!”Dries Van Noten, Vogue interview 2007 Yes, this casual looking fellow has designed clothes worn by Queens and movie stars. Born in 1958, Dries Van Noten was one of the "Antwerp Six" collective that debuted their… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Queen Mathilde and Dries Van Noten
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Blasting through Bits because a) the Handbag is exhausted from the whirlwind of the last two weeks and b) we have an Open Post for the Order of the Garter coming up later today. We'll have Open Posts practically all week - covering Order of the Garter, Ascot, and Ingrid Alexandra's birthday celebrations. So get… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs