Emperor Christian Victor I

Emperor Christian Victor I

Friday 16 August 2013

Fascinating Fridays (Fashion Flops)

Today's post is a tongue in cheek look at the times when designers and their Royal clients did not use their common sense because "common" is sometimes not Royal enough but in these cases should have been considered more prudently. The 5 most memorable fashion flops will now follow in no particular order and might gain no greater response than a "rolling-of-the eyes".

A newly wed Princess Maxima, Countess Von Bismark before she became Queen of Syldavia at the 2010 Christmas Ball decided for some reason to take the concept of  "ball" to a rural sunflower farm barn dance. 

 To the official Royal Family photo in 2011, Prince Louis D'Pont Du Lac was forced to wear official court dress so we will forgive him but his sister Princess Antoinette came up with what seems to be an Indian inspiration and paired it with a distinctly medieval tiara. This dress can work in a certain context but with this tiara, combined with her 80's style frizzy hair?? At this particular event we consider this to be a total fail. 

In 2011 Mairi D'Bacquemme was dating Viscount Hayz and making a very stylish mark on the world stage. The glamorous couple was seen at all the international hot spots and appeared in flawless style wherever they went, except on this particular evening. The dress looked as if it came from her grandmother's forgotten cabinet and the creases seemed to prove it. It seems the more you appear on the red carpet the more you increase the chance of that "one-time" fail. Let's keep it sharp ladies and not take our sense of style for granted. 

This look was appropriate to the event but to the rank of the person wearing it it was too "teenager" and the disco look clashes with the family tiara and with the super sleek Queen Maria at the back. The Princess of Cataljone at her coming of age banquet in 2012 was just too space age risque to impress in a good way. If you want to look thin, then hang out with those fatter than you and if you want to look stylish, be careful what you wear next to your fashion icon mother. We are sure however after the formalities at the Palace and with the tiara back in the vault, the Princess must've  rocked the nightclubs. 

An official function puts a lot of strain on a person to impress. Here the Grand Duchess of Serbieski erred on the side of overkill with her cake icing pink, rose studded, frill dress. One is thankful that the historic magnitude of the Syldavian Restoration Investiture Ceremony in 2012 was at least overwhelming enough to make us forget this faux pas.

Which one is your favourite, or shall we say worst fail??? I'm glad that we can all laugh at ourselves sometimes, I hope.......

7 comments:

  1. Good blog idea Daniel, but I am afraid I don't agree with you100%... these are not faux pas! the dresses are original, unique and speaks volumes!
    Who dictates what is style and not..? I find that to be so limiting! A Royalty shouldn't be guilty of fashion/style faux pas, simply because they should set the trend! I think Princess Antoinette's tiara goes well with her outfit as the sleeves, bodice and waist line are reminiscent of medieval times. Mairi's dress is a stunning shade of pink in its simplicity speaks for itself... I just love the waist detail and pleated front! Princess of Cataljone's dress suits her so perfectly and she certainly made an impression! The pattern is so dynamic! The grand Duchess of Serbieski's gown is fabulously pink and elaborate! Such detail!I could look at it for hours! It may be sending subliminal messages somewhat, but they are happy ones! I suddenly have a craving for pink marshmellows ;-)

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  2. ...and!
    Let us consider the state of mind, emotions and moods that moved these Royalties to wear such outfits! What's on the inside must be reflected on the outside!
    And the Tiaras...??? I think they should go with any outfits... as when a princess has her tiara on, it make ALL the difference! It's a matter of 'it's not inside... it's on top' type of thing.
    I visit with Royalty new comer Duchess Donatella Di Giorgio frequently and i have seen her wearing her tiara while in her dressing gown! Still beautiful and chic! ;-)

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    1. Thank you for the comment. It is true that this topic may be a more subjective one. However, contrary to other people dressing up, Royalty have some responsibility to express their station as effectively, without offence, as possible. I might have been a bit harsh though.

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  3. Hello from Spain: A very original post. You're right that there are people who do not know the royal dress appropriately to go to the events. Keep in touch

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  4. Me encantaron todos los vestidos, los de primera y tercera foto son muy lindos, que gran trabajo haces con todos tus barbies.

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  5. The Pink Cake dress is amazing! I'd totally wear it! Then again, I'm not a royal lady... :)

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    1. I'm glad you like it. I suppose taste plays a big role.

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