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ROYAL COUTURE....New Queen of The Netherlands, Queen Máxima, Crowning Fashion!

Thursday, May 2, 2013




King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands--Investiture Ceremony of Willem-Alexander and Máxima of the Netherlands, April 30, 2013





This past Tuesday, there was a "changing of the crowns" as it were: the world watched as the Netherlands welcomed a new King and Queen, Willam-Alexander and Máxima. This was the biggest royal gathering since Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee last summer. Tens of thousands gathered in the festively decked-out capital of
Amsterdam to welcome the country's first king in 120 years and Europe's
youngest ruling royals. 









After 33 years in the reign, Queen Beatrix officially abdicated on Monday--signing the Abdication Declaration, and now has officially become Princess Beatrix, handing over the reigns to her oldest son Willem-Alexander and his wife, Queen Consort the Argentina-born Máxima. The gala festivities began with Monday night's State Dinner Gala where they honored Beatrix on her last night as Queen. The following day was the Abdication signing and the Investiture.  



Now, let's get to the good stuff: Máxima's FASHION! She had FOUR outfit changes through the two days--as any future queen should!--so let's get started on Máxima's royal couture:


Let's begin with Monday Night's State Dinner Gala honoring the final day of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands' reign--Outfit No. 1: Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2006






Almost-Queen in Red: Princess Máxima (not Queen yet), at Monday night's State Dinner for Queen Beatrix' last night as Queen. 






Máxima wore a tiered floor-sweeping red strapless gown featuring a plisse "Fortuny pleating" effect. She accessorized the gown with a beautiful rose-cut diamond Bandeau Tiara.
The headpiece sparkled with 27 old mine diamonds set on a single graduating
row with a light platinum frame.





The gown was from the House of Valentino, from the Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2006 Collection. I speculated HERE that she might wear something from Valentino during the festivities, especially since the Italian Fashion House had designed her all-important wedding gown back in 2001. Máxima had worn this gown before (makes sense since when you pay about $100,000 for a Valentino Couture gown, you should re-cycle it don't you think?)...





Princess Máxima had worn this same gown at the 2008 Gala Dinner Party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate the 60th Birthday of her son, Prince Charles.



Outfit No. 2: Custom Natan





The following day for the formal Abdication Signing, Máxima wore a blush-colored ensemble featuring a silk gazar blouse with elbow-length sleeves, silk chiffon sequined skirt and a silk crepe wrapped waistband. It was designed by the Belgian Fashion House, Natan, which is very popular amongst lots of Euro Royal ladies.






 Belgian Fashion House of Natan Creative Director Edouard Vermeulen



This Formal Signing Abdication Ceremony took place at the Moises Room of the Dutch Royal Palace in Amsterdam. All 17 members of the House of
Orange-Nassau were seated around a large table covered with a red cloth
in the Moses Room of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam for this morning’s
simple ceremony.




Tens
of thousands of fiercely loyal Dutch citizens thronged the streets of
Amsterdam as Queen Beatrix handed over the title of monarch to her son.
The crowds in Dam Square, dressed in patriotic orange, cheered as giant
TV screens transmitted pictures of the Queen, the new king and his wife
signing the official document, which read, "I Queen Beatrix abdicate in
favor of my son Willem-Alexander."





She later appeared in the Dutch Royal Palace balcony with her mother-in-law now Princess Beatrix, as well as King Willam-Alexander and their three daughters.



Outfit No. 3: Custom Jan Taminiau 





Later in the same day of the Abdication Signing, the Investiture and Official Crowing took place. For the coronation ceremony at Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), Máxima went
with a royal blue column gown with lace and beading at the neckline by
Dutch designer Jan Taminiau. She's worn his designs before to the Luxembourg Royal Pre-Wedding Dinner as well as to a recent visit to Brunei.





Queen Máxima looked resplendent in this cape and gown especially standing next to her ermine robed husband, the newly-crowned King Willem-Alexander.







The royal blue color of the gown was of course a nod to one of the colors in the Dutch flag. The gown and cape fit perfectly and was accessorized in UBER Royal style with that fabulous crown, brooch and earrings.






(Left to right): Designer Jan Taminiau with his Queen Máxima creation; Queen Máxima of the Netherlands



I can't help but notice the similarities of Queen Máxima's Jan Taminiau cape-and-gown to...






(Left to right) Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford at the 2012 Academy Awards; Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2013















Princess Grandma Looks On: Princess Beatrix with Princesses Catharina-Amalia, Alexia and Ariane at the Crowning/Investiture Ceremony





Outfit Number 3: Custom Jan Timiniau










Following the Investiture and Crowning Ceremonies--for the Water
Pageant--the newly-titled Queen Máxima of the Netherlands wore a design
by Dutch fashion designer Jan Taminiau once again. This time she
chose a custom-made wine-red colored lace and sequined applique fitted
gown with nude shoulder and "backless" detail. Due to the backless and off-the-shoulder cut of the dress, Máxima had
opted to carry a matching wine-coloured shawl to keep out the cold.






Which of the FOUR ensembles was your favorite?






King Willam-Alexander and Queen Máxima, their three daughters and the Royal guests, Dutch Royal Coronation







Click Below for Scenes of the Investiture/Crowning of the new King and Queen of the Netherlands:








****Next Up: The Royal Guests Red Carpet--Lots more ROYAL COUTURE!!!

ROYAL COUTURE.....Future Queen of the Netherlands, Princess Máxima: a FASHION Gallery

Wednesday, April 24, 2013




First Latina Queen...in Europe: Crown Princess Máxima of the Netherlands



Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, wife of Willem-Alexander Prince of Orange heir-apparent to the throne of the Netherlands will become queen consort in less than a week--on April 30th. In case you haven't been keeping up with all things Euro-Royal, Queen Beatrix is going to abdicate on that date and her oldest son, Willem-Alexander--husband to Crown Princess Máxima--will become King.








Queen Mother--Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands






Future Queen: Máxima of the Netherlands



Máxima's new title as of April 30th will be HM Queen Máxima, Princess of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, queen consort. Born Máxima Zorreguieta Cerruti in Buenos Argentina--she will become the first Latina queen consort in Europe or so royal historians say. Now, what I am more interested in (naturally!) is her FASHION! There's much speculation as to what she will wear during the coronation day. So...let's take a look at her Fashion/Style Choices from the last few years, as well as her Top Three Designers. We know that A) She loves COLOR, a Good--and FABULOUS--hat, Couture (over $50,000 per gown PLEASE!), and she's NOT a Fashion Wallflower...



Máxima Loves a Good Hat:




 Mustard Yellow Wedding Guest Fab: Monaco Royal Wedding of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco in July 2011








 Fuschia and Red Máxima






 Exploded Silver Rose: Baptism of Princess Alexia of the Netherlands--Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima's second daughter



Fur Chubby Glam:




Purple Princess: Princess Máxima in purple fur chubby and ivory pants ensemble



Red Carpet One-Shoulder Golden Girl:






 Princess Máxima loves a good one-shoulder and Grecian Goddess draped-inspired gown



 Cape Chic:




 Daytime Chic: Princess Máxima looks chic and elegant--yet still very on-trend with this ivory boat-neck dress with cape "sleeves"



Ethnic Fab:



Sari Princess: In 2008, Princess Máxima launched the Amsterdam-India festival, the largest celebration of Indian art and culture in Amsterdam at the time. The Argentinian born princess opened the event in Amsterdam’s Museum Square wearing this Indian-inspired  sari-like ensemble in ocean blue and gold.




Her Fave Designers:



Natan: Natan is a Belgium designer very popular with the Euro Royals. Crown Princess Máxima attended Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in The Hague, Netherlands wearing this Natan gown. The dress code for Prinsjesdag is one that used to be incredibly popular but we rarely see today: floor-length gowns and orders, plus hats because it’s still daytime. Máxima wore this fuchsia colored Natan gown which she actually previously wore on a state visit to Qatar in 2011. Her shoes are also by Natan and her hat is by Fabienne Delvigne.





Benito Fernandez: Princess Máxima has worn the designs of fellow Argentinian Benito Fernandez. Fernandez is known for ruffles, flounces and a bit of the "Latino" design flair.







Jan Taminiau: Princess Máxima LOVES this Dutch fashion designer and has worn his design many times, including the Luxembourg Royal Pre-Wedding dinner (top photo) and a recent visit to Brunei (above).



Valentino Gal:





Finally, there's Valentino. Princess Máxima wore Valentino Custom Haute Couture on her Wedding Day in 2001, twelve years ago. The gown--estimated at costing over $200,000 (it's Haute Couture darlings!) was GLORIOUS, elegant and featured a QUEEN-worthy train (see above photo). She has continued  to wear designs from the Italian fashion house...






 Black and Silver Cocktail--Princess Máxima in Valentino Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear





Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima at Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria's Pre-Wedding Dinner in 2010--Princess Máxima is wearing Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2006




Can't wait to see what she'll wear on coronation day!!



 

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