| French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron met with Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, before traveling to Osaka for the G20 summit. On June 27, 2019, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted the president and his wife Brigitte at the entrance of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Then, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a luncheon for French President and his wife. Princess Mako and Princess Kako also attended the luncheon. |
Lovely Empr Masako again; but what a pity that the styling of their clothes is apparently so strict, so that you can hardly notice a difference with the one a few days earlier.
ReplyDeleteThe soft blue is lovely on the Empress. Maybe over time she will experiment with other silhouettes, but it’s early days in her “job” and she’s sticking to what is familiar. That’s good. It’s interesting that the younger princesses are there too, and wearing hats. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteVery similar, if not identical, hats.
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ReplyDeleteSitting at a table for luncheon with hats on (the princesses)? Very odd.
ladies its ok to remove your hats at the dining table
ReplyDeleteNot if you're in Japan. I'm thinking a mix-up in the memos regarding luncheon attire. Knowing the Imperial Household's penchant for perfection, I'm sure some imperial courtier got a reprimand.
DeleteLovely look on Masako. She just looks radiant. Brigitte looks fantastic. Love her dress.
ReplyDeleteAgree, with Anon 5:28.
DeleteI love the couples coordinated look.
ReplyDeleteI really like this shade of blue on her, it looks fresh and lovely.
ReplyDeleteBut more than that, I'm loving seeing her being genuinely engaged with President and Mrs. Macron. The warm, smiling looks on her face in these interactions makes me very happy and I hope she continues to blossom in this role once past the early months (or even a year) of navigating her way around.
Oh I wish they would come into the 21st century and allow them to dress. Those suits and hats and gloves and muted boring colors are awful.
ReplyDeleteLet's just say Brigitte's clothing is a bit too young for her, and the Japanese's outfits too old for them, if they could just switch. I am sure Mme. Macron does't want to be labelled as 'that old bag Macron married'but she seems to be striving way too hard to look young, and younger than her husband.
DeleteForget the fashion, Masako animated and excited, probably practising her french, wonderful. Here's to more days like this for her.
ReplyDeleteMrs Macron's dress is superbe! Does anyone know who the designer is please?
ReplyDeleteEmpress Masako has really come into her own... and it is a most wonderful thing to see. She is highly accomplished; her skills, knowledge and experience can contribute much to the Japanese Royal Family and Japan as a country. Perhaps she can bring a sense of modernity whilst maintaining all the cultural values and practices
ReplyDeleteI think if Madame Macron's dresses fell just below the knee it would look better. Otherwise, the dress is beautiful and perfectly age appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Also, lose the long obvious zipper on the back of the dress, and it'd be just about perfect!
DeleteWow, the dress on Mme Macron is beautiful, very classy. (Personally, I would add another 5 cm, but major details).
ReplyDeleteEmpress Masako looks stunning in the baby blue suit. The texture of the jacket is lovely. Her interaction with President Macron and Madam Macron are warm and real. Madame Macrons dress is a classic Dior? this is her go to designer. Both Ladies really grew into their role. Lovely.
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