With a hat like that, you know that Beatrice Borromeo’s Dior ensemble yesterday would surely catch our attention. The Italian former political journalist, who married Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco in 2015, stepped out for a royal celebration honoring Monaco’s National Day yesterday, and the outfits were just as grand as the celebration itself.
A notable style icon in her own right, Borromeo brought a classic silhouette to life, with a belted jacket-dress that was neatly tucked at the waist and flourished into a wide hem as it hit her calves. The bodice of the dress was buttoned all the way to her neck, where a chiffon neck bow added a textural contrast to the look. Complete with a pair of black-and-white Dior pumps and a statement wide-brimmed hat, which is very on-brand, this outfit exuded classic glamour in a way that could seem quite understated in this day and age. But when done right, it hits all the right notes.
Borromeo has always been watched for her iconic fashion moments. On her wedding night, when she married Casiraghi (who just so happens to be the grandson of Grace Kelly), she wore not one but four gowns. Two of the gowns were by Valentino, and the other two were by Armani Privé for the religious service in Lake Maggiore.
There’s something to be said of this kind of elegant and classic glamour, while the world of fashion moves at light speed’s pace, and trends are constantly shifting, there’s nothing wrong with going back to the classics every now and again. Borromeo knows this aesthetic well, and it’s only a matter of time before she serves us something like it again.
