Over the last century, the royal family has grown more prominent in shaping some of the most significant trends in the fashion industry. The royal family's dress choices may be considered to be ingeniously employed to send certain signals to the public and comply with royal fashion guidelines.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have perhaps become the most prominent personalities in recent years, at the forefront of the "royal" and popular fashion trend. This might be due to the important role that social media has had in popularizing royal dress among the general population.
Royal Family's Fashion
Before Meghan and Kate, individuals such as Princess Diana and the Duchess of York had a major impact on the fashion world in the 1980s and 1990s. Their unique and iconic designs contributed to the popularization of royal fashion and increased interest in it.
Furthermore, Princess Alexandra (1844-1925), who established her style and look, contributed to the popularization of royal fashion. Her popularity with the general public led to her being an early fashion influencer and trendsetter. She was notable for being the first lady in the British public to embrace tailored outfits for daytime outings; a concept formerly primarily linked with riding jackets and other athletics, this quickly became a popular fashion trend.
Kate Middleton is a significant fashion force right now, as evidenced by a virtual interview with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge conducted by the BBC. Kate wore a striped Breton shirt in this interview, and reports afterward stated that searches for the striped Breton top Kate wore (or something close to it) increased by 36% in just 24 hours, as per Her Campus.
The royal family of the United Kingdom follows a highly specific-and strict-style code. Though it may be difficult to maintain a prim and correct demeanor at all times, the queen's sartorial guidelines have kept the royal family looking classy and avoiding potentially embarrassing gaffes for more than 60 years. According to Mental Floss, the royal fashion do's, and don'ts are listed below:
- For a Queen, bright colors are a must.
- Women's hats are a must-have.
- The value of a tiara is comparable to that of a wedding ring.
- Pants are never worn by young princes.
- Gloves are worn to protect one's hands.
- Always keep a black outfit on hand.
- Coats must be worn at all times.
- The color of your nails should be subdued.
- Handbags aren't simply for carrying around your belongings.
- In a pinch, clutches come in handy.
- Wedges are frowned upon.
- Don't forget your pantyhose.
- Hemlines should be weighed down.
- At formal gatherings, military uniforms should be worn.
- While traveling, fashion is employed to complement the hosts.
- Denim is not a good choice.
The Royal Family Sends Messages Through Fashion
When a royal attends an official ceremony or makes a public appearance, everything they do is analyzed, from their demeanor to their attire choices. While some royals have faced controversy for their shady fashion choices, it's not necessarily about what they're wearing but the secret meanings hiding behind the garments. Royals are unable to communicate their political views overtly, but they may transmit subliminal signals through their dress.
Queen Elizabeth wore the Burmese Ruby Tiara to a state supper with Donald Trump at Buckingham Palace. The tiara is made up of 96 rubies that were donated to the queen by the people of Myanmar as a gift.
The Burmese people believe that the rubies in the tiara guard against "illness" and "evil," according to the Royal Exhibitions website, and Twitter users were quick to notice the probable message she was conveying with her tiara selection to dinner with Trump.
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth wore a brooch presented to her by Barack and Michelle Obama on the first day of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's visit to the UK in 2018.
When she met with Trump, she wore a brooch that her mother had worn to her father's burial, which some speculated was a subliminal message about the queen's feelings about Trump.
Furthermore, although celebrities wore black to support the Time's Up movement at the 2018 BAFTA Awards, Kate Middleton donned a dark green gown, most likely because members of the royal family are expected to stay politically neutral. Some speculated that wearing the black ribbon was a covert way for her to demonstrate support for the anti-sexism and anti-harassment fight, South China Morning Post reported.
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