"The most rebellious thing you can do is be elegant." Carolina Herrera If I told you that Carolina Herrera was born into Latin American aristocracy with a socialite mother who took her to Balenciaga runway shows, and that she grew up wearing Dior and Lanvin, would you be surprised? You shouldn't be, because it's absolutely… Continue reading Designer Diaries – Queen Letizia and Carolina Herrera
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Random Royaling – The Wessex Caribbean Tour
Any Baguette or Hofdude who has been hanging out on Bits knows I have been kvetching over the lack of coverage of the Wessex Caribbean tour. Well, we have managed to scrape together some photos, and thanks to the ever-reliable UFO NoMore and New My Royals, some actual clothing identification. The Cayman Islands The Earl… Continue reading Random Royaling – The Wessex Caribbean Tour
Royal Shares and Rewears – Queen Letizia in Leather
We all know that the Queen of Spain can stretch her wardrobe to accommodate almost any event, but what's interesting is that she not only does it with basics, but with some unique pieces. This week she demonstrated that twice. Hugo Boss Sistine Trousers The Queen owns a distinctive pair of Hugo Boss "BOSS Womenswear"… Continue reading Royal Shares and Rewears – Queen Letizia in Leather
Hofdame (VERY BIG) Bits and Bobs
Housekeeping Note: There have been some vile things written about royals - in particular, the Duchess of Sussex - in the mainstream press lately. Per our policy, we won't discuss it here but it seems to be a good to time to restate our mantra: misogyny and racism are absolutely unacceptable. Anything related to it… Continue reading Hofdame (VERY BIG) Bits and Bobs
Hofdame Bits and Bobs
Do you celebrate Christmas? Is your shopping done? Just a little reminder from the folks here at the Bag that we are approaching that holiday (as if you need that!) News Round Up You can re-live the Nobel ceremonies and the wonderful party at Clarence House, or you can skip to the Prince Claus Award… Continue reading Hofdame Bits and Bobs