At Palacio Real de El Pardo in Madrid, King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the delivery of the Accreditations corresponding to the ninth edition of "Honorary Ambassadors of the Spain Brand", an initiative of the Forum of Renowned Spanish Brands (FMRE). The accreditations are granted on a biennial basis. (The Queen wore a bespoke a mint blue embroidered pencil skirt and a satin blouse from Juan Duyos.)
The purpose of delivery of these accreditations is to publicly recognize persons or organizations that contribute to the strengthening of an positive image of Spain abroad with their work and their exemplary professional careers. Forum of Renowned Spanish Brands (FMRE) promotes and defends Spanish brands.
This year, the Accreditations were presented by the King and Queen to: Belén Garijo ( International Relations), José María Álvarez-Pallete (Business Management), Ayuda en Acción (Social Action), TTamara Rojo (Art and Communication), Iberia (Tourism and Gastronomy), Jon Rahm (Sports), Juan Luis Arsuaga (Science and Innovation ) and Museo Nacional del Prado (Extraordinary Accreditation).
El conjunto más perfecto para la ceremonia de los embajadores de la Marca España, de su Mejor Embajadora: la Reina. La blusa y la falda están confeccionadas por Juan Duyos con mantones de Manila antiguos. ¡Bravo por la reutilización de las prendas antiguas!
ReplyDeleteBellísima Letizia... y esos zapatos hmmm...
Joli l'imprimé fleuri de la jupe aux tons pastel ; nous le retrouvons dans le col de son haut ; belle harmonie entre la pochette et les escarpins Nude !
ReplyDeleteJoli l'imprimé fleuri de la jupe aux tons pastel ; nous le retrouvons dans le col de son haut ; belle harmonie entre la pochette et les escarpins Nude !
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit. I have from the first time I saw her wear it. It fits her like a glove. It is detailed, but the details are simple, like the covered back buttons and contrasting fabric collar and cuffs. The embroidery design is perfectly placed on the front of the skirt and the side seems are lined up beautifully. The colors are not the vibrant colors she looks so good in, yet she can wear almost anything well. It is a treat to see this outfit again. ~d
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful
ReplyDeleteI am afraid that for me this dress or skirt and blouse is a resounding miss. She just looks washed out in those colours. The whole combination reminds me of a home made (but well made) 1950's McCalls pattern outfit. The fit of the skirt is now however, such a close fit would have been deemed unseemly in the 1950's.
ReplyDeleteI far prefer her in stunning red.
I agree, color is not the problem for me but the design.
DeleteActually it is something ancient, made with "mantones de Manila"..a regional traditional from Madrid.
DeleteI think this is a lovely outfit. Turquois and cream go well together, and her shoes are a perfect match to the blouse. The style might be a tad old-fashioned to some but I prefer to call it classic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to repurpose Mantón de Manila, as usual she look exquisite.
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I am not sure I like the design of the dress, but I think its primary intention is to fit the "Spanish brand" occasion--the equivalent of Kate sometimes wearing tartan. It is made from repurposed antique Spanish embroidered shawls--quintessential Spanish traditional dress--to mark the awards to those working on developing Spanish brands. On occasions like this--before Letizia married Felipe--the Queen and the Infantas used to show up at events in full traditional regalia--shawls, long ruffled dresses, tall combs and long mantillas. They looked dated and a bit ridiculous. I love that Letizia put an end to that elaborate folkloric display, but good for her to occasionally fly the "flag" by winking at tradition. I don't think that this is her best outing in "a-hint-of-folklore" dressing--my favorite is still the matador-cape-like fuchsia gown he wore for a formal dinner in Japan--but I love to watch her give it a try. Olé, go girl!
ReplyDeleteOk thanks, useful to know.
DeleteLisa Paris, thank you for this interesting information. I agree with those who like the outfit. And I do not know many women who could wear it!
DeleteBeautiful outfit - love the jewel blue. And it fits her like a glove.
ReplyDeleteI do love the skirt: colour, style, print. But very sorry for the blouse. Does not fit very well, esp.the cuffs and collar in the print of the skirt too old fashioned. Would have preferred plain white blouse
ReplyDeleteIt’s the repurposing of the old mantones de Manila that makes the outfit purposeful. Otherwise not a design one would choose this century, as others have noted.
ReplyDeleteLily A
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