On November 11, Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Louis Ducruet and his wife Marie Ducruet attended the closing gala evening of the 2023 edition of the Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo (Festival of the Starred) at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.
The evening gala that featured Alain Ducasse, Marcel Ravin, Yannick Alleno and Dominique Lory, who were all cooking in front of guests at the Salle Empire at the Hôtel de Paris, closed the food festival. The Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer chefs created a dinner for the occasion, featuring their signature dishes.
Studio Max Mara Elmo Long Lady Dress
That´s a beautiful dress and perfect for Charlene. I just wish it wasn´t black but maybe forest green, or wine red or navy blue.
ReplyDeleteGive it a test. Charlene chose black as we all do 70% of the time. Why do we never see comments like this when Mary, Kate or Letizia turns up in black...Its enough to say she looks fantastic in this dress.
DeleteAgree. Also wish she would go back to the darker shade for her hairstyle
DeleteYes! Deep navy would be beautiful.
Delete@ anonymous 15:17: I certainly don´t wear black 70% of the time. I like it as a neutral, but have never been fond of all black (except for in rugby :-). An all-black outfit needs to be balanced by either: a) some bare skin as is the case with LBDs/cocktail dresses; b) some noticable accent colour (shoes, purse, belt, jewellery, lipstick...) or c) hair colour. Charlene has c) going for her, but I still find the black a bit somber on her. Regarding Mary, Kate and Letizia: I often comment when these three wear all-black as I often find it even more monotone and gloomy given they are all brunettes.
DeleteMaxmara is a downgrade from Charlene's usually haute couture, I wonder if the high end brands said to her 'your constant wearing of black is not good for our brand's image' 😁
ReplyDeleteJ
Isn't time to stop whining about black?
Deletelol...it would be hypocritical of them to say that seeing as they are the ones making and supplying her with their own black coloured clothing :))
DeleteOn the other had, it goes to show that even lower fashion names can produce beautiful and well cut clothes. Charlene look stunning in this Maxmara gown.
- Anon 9:13
I do not agree, this is a welcomed change and look, I am glad she is not always wearing Akris…
DeleteI think she looks great.
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@ Anon. 12/11 12:45 "J"
DeleteMaxMara is a brand that is perfect for Charlene. She has the right height and the athletic shoulders to wear it. Little women are usually not looking good in this brand. The fact that the dress is black goes well with her hair which is blond again. I find it certainly not a downgrade. It proves that high-couture is not always necessary to look good (cfr. the atrocities by Chanel that Charlotte Casiraghi usually wears).
Hello,@ Anonymous as J.,
DeleteMaxmara is an international high- end fashion brand.
Pity you didn't happen to wear one of its iconic creations before, otherwise you would know what it is about , its mission and its high quality staples.
It focuses on a type of classic timeless elegance.
Fact is that some women can wear its creations and other women just can't for a number of reasons.
Prices do vary according to the different pieces from this brand
Hopefully you''ll happen to get to know it and buy something for yourself from this brand one day.
As to black pieces in general, especially when talking about smart evening gowns, please, carry on with your ludicrous monologues.
You' re really fun and entertaining.
As to Charlene: the pics are a tell- all by themselves.
She has the grace, the beauty and the class to wear this amazing gown.
Nothing more to say.
👋
O dear, P. again…
DeleteShe looks like a greek goddess in this elegant dress and gold belt
ReplyDeleteCharlene looks lovely in this dress. Do like the dropearings. And her hair and makeup is fabulous
ReplyDeleteCharlène nous montre une silhouette parfaite dans cette robe que je vois noire ou aubergine selon les photos ?! Avec ses cheveux de plus en plus blonds, elle est vraiment ravissante !
ReplyDeleteToute en accord avec vous. Elle est tellement ravissante.
Delete- Anon 9:13
C'est bien une robe noire. Elle est effectivement ravissante avec cette robe et ses cheveux blonds.
DeleteVery Classic and elegant dress
ReplyDeleteShe shines! Gone are the shapeless and ugly sacks. Welcome beautiful and stylish woman. Well done dear Charlene! I Wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Charlene! Minimalistic and sofisticated, just perfect.
ReplyDeleteCharlene looks beautiful - the dress shows off her figure and looks elegant. Love her hair like this, and most of all she appears happy in these photos. JJ
ReplyDeleteCharlene looks absolutely beautiful. Glad to see them out, they both look great!
ReplyDeleteChel
Black is her happy colour - love this.
ReplyDeleteCharlene c'est:La classe,l'élégance et la sobriété.
ReplyDeleteTrès jolie robe .
Beautiful dress. Princess Charlene looks stunning. I can't see Marie Ducruet's dress very well
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice dress - for Morticia Adams!
ReplyDelete@ Coralie: Lol! Now that you mention it, I cannot unsee it, hahaha. Especially the sleeves.
Delete- Anon 9:13
This looks outstanding, she looks like a Greek Goddess, beautiful long flowing gown, so graceful and elegant, so chic and stylish. She nailed with minimal accessories and the simple belt.
ReplyDeleteOui Charlene est magnifique sobre mais élégantissime, oui elle aime porter de noir et alors comme beaucoup d entre nous certainement.
ReplyDeleteQuand elle porte des couleurs claires certains disent Fade. Tout est question de goût et cela me convient. Elle est si belle
Froufrou
The Akris clothes are so unflattering this is beautiful thank goodness she chose it
ReplyDeleteWow, this is one of her best looks of all time! Every element from top to bottom is perfection…hair, earrings, neckline, gold belt, fit and length of the dress. She is an absolute stunner!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeletePrincess Charlene has knocked it outta the park, big time!
Every element is perfectly chosen for a quiet, composed, powerful effect.
Minimalism has somehow become maximalism, with nary a diamond in sight.
I think the hanging chain element of the belt is key to this balance. If it was missing or a different length or material, it would throw off the entire composition.
Charlene looks as happy and relaxed here as she does when teaching water safety to youngsters.
A true style icon of our era.
Brava! Brava!
Вера💚🦋
I love everything about this look. But more than that,I love how radiant Pss Charlene looks! Bea
ReplyDeleteCharlene looks stunning. css
ReplyDeleteWow. I don't like that dress on the model at all. I get major Morticia Addams vibes. But HSH makes it work..does she ever! It looks perfect on Charlene.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so happy she is returning to her natural blond. Dark hair did not suit her at all.
Charlene looks beautiful....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSTATUESQUE! At least when she is wearing black she is not being criticized for not smiling. She and Albert look very happy together and that is all that matters!
ReplyDeletePrincess Charlene looks wonderful i this outfit. It really fits her well and compliments her skin-tone. I especially love the long earrings. Never thought it would look so fantastic with short hair. Her simplicity in clothing is really her trademark.~MS~
ReplyDeleteI'm in the minority here. I don't like it - it makes her looks top heavy. I usually do like what she wears and I am a fan of black.
ReplyDeleteT
Fürstin Charlene bravo, bravo!!! Ich mag die hellen Haare, alles weitere ist perfekt sie ist so wunderschön! Eine besondere Freude ist, Fürst Albert endlich mal wieder in einem gut sitzenden Anzug zu sehen, die Länge der Hosenbeine kann noch etwas gekürzt werden, er sollte mehr auf seine Jacken achten, er muss sich nicht einquetschen ; ) -Dorothe-
ReplyDeleteForget the clothes, look at her face. Looks like she is happy again.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
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