On December 7, 2022, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, Princess Beatrix, Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands attended the Prince Claus Impact Awards 2022 ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam. Every two years, Impact Awards honor six trailblazing individuals who engage their own communities with creative works that are relevant, urgent and inspiring.
The nominees represent a variety of fields, from architecture, poetry and philosophy to visual and performance arts, who dedicate their work to addressing political and environmental issues, the nature of identity and human rights.
Prince Constantijn of The Netherlands, who is the honorary chair of the board of the Prince Claus Fund, presented the awards to six artists and cultural practitioners. This year, Ailton Alves Lacerda Krenak from Brazil, Alain Gomis from Senegal, Hassan Darsi from Morocco, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara from Cuba, María Medrano from Argentina, and May al-Ibrashy from Egypt became the recipients.
The silhouette on this dress flatters Maxima. I'm not in love with the fluffy collar, but like the overall dark tone of the dress. Her makeup could use a refresh, some lightening up.
ReplyDeleteBeatrix looks good, and Laurentien is her usual quirky self (in which she is coordinating with Maxima, so I actually don't mind this look).
Chel
Only Princess Laurentien can out max Max! Although her outfit is a hodgepodge of patterns, somehow it all works. What is off-putting (to me) is the pea-green overlarge earrings. Her hair is no longer spiked and looks very good. Princess Beatrix looks overjoyed, standing between her sons. Her interaction with King W-A is very endearing. Although I think Queen Maxima's dress is a wee bit short, she looks radiant. The blue suits of the King and Prince Constantijn coordinate well with their wives' outfits. I love their smiling faces!
ReplyDeleteAgree with Debra on Princess Laurentien. Along with Maxima they are one of a kind. How lucky Princess Beatrix is to have two daughters-in- law like that.
DeleteOpps, fashion ....... like Queen Maxima's dress (albeit a bit short).
A good choice for the occasion. Princess Beatrix is being faithful to her dress code.
Congratulations to the award winners.
Maxima looks great!
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Very nice and well-fitting dress. I must say M looks fantastic. Love her updo as well. Pss Beatrix is always elegant. css
ReplyDeletePrincess Beatrix for the win for me--elegant, sophisticated, and polished. I like Maxima's dress but those feathers are a total no for me. Also the super stiff fabric of the dress makes the skirt too bell-shaped for me. Wish the cut were more narrow. I really like Laurentian's shoes but the coat/duster/jacket--looks like the designer ran of two bolts of fabric and decided the sew them together for a fashion fail.
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I really like the queen's outfit, the feathers might not be everybody's cup of tea, but they suit her personality and make it a "Maxima dress". Also well done with the rather minimalist jewellery. My only quibble is the hair - the first outing with the updo was definitely more polished. Beatrix looks good too and nicely fits the brocade theme that seems to be going on. Not a fan of Laurentien's bathrobe.
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Désolée de dire cela mais de toutes, c'est la princesse Beatrix qui a ma préférence ; élégante dans cette tunique imprimée sur un pantalon noir mais qu'il est dommage de ne pas mieux voir ses bijoux !
ReplyDeleteI feel supported by comments on a Dutch site to write my opinion after someone wrote last week that Maxima always gets negative comments.
ReplyDeleteI think this beautifull dress is too small and too short and the model is oldfashioned.
Princess Beatrix wears a beautifull top, and is well groomed as always.
And Laurentien: the pattern on the coat is lovely, I think a combination with simple trousers and top in one colour could have been better.
Mabel
Hello!
ReplyDeleteThe Brazilan's awarded name is Ailton. Alves it's a surname.
Thank you for post that!
I like Maxima's dress, but it would have looked so much better with dark blue 10 denier stockings.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen looks splendid. I love the cut and style of her dress, this suits her beautifully. I love the length of her dress. I am not a fan of the collar and hem fluffy piece. Regardless overall, fabulous. Love her accessories. Pss Laurentien looks great, her unusual, patterned coat looks wonderful. Princess Beatrix looks elegant.
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