👑 The Queen's steadfast style formula is an inspiration to women of all ages.
On Her Majesty's 95th birthday, @BethanHolt looks back on her Royal Highness' fashion over the years and her style that has remained largely unchanged over 6 decades
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telegraph.co.uk/fashion/royals…
It was in the early Sixties that the Queen first landed on the fashion formula which has made her the global style icon she is today:
🧥 Bright, boxy coat
👒 Matching hat
👡 Low-heeled shoes
🧤 Gloves
💎 Brooch
👜 Top-handle handbag
👗 In her steadfast dedication to this singular way of dressing, the Queen has not only made herself into a figure who would be recognisable to millions from a mile off...
She’s probably made her job easier - with little room for manoeuvre, there’s little room for error
✅ Her Majesty has found a comfort zone.
The style works for her both practically and with an eye on what would be dependable for years to come, transcending the whims of the catwalk
🛍️The Queen has become a trendsetter in her own right - designers from top houses, including Gucci and Chanel, have been inspired by the look that is all her own.
Careful attention paid by senior dresser Angela Kelly, can be credited for many of the Queen's looks
✏️ The Queen’s hats and coats are often designed in-house by Kelly.
🪡 Designs are then made by her team of seamstresses or are commissioned to just one designer, Stewart Parvin, and a small handful of milliners, including Rachel Trevor Morgan
💎 Each of Her Majesty’s coats is accessorised with a thoughtful brooch
They often hold some significance to the event she is attending
Some of Her Majesty's favourite broaches include:
🇬🇧The ruby and diamond Andrew Grima brooch given to her by Prince Philip in 1966 as a tribute to British design.
💎The sapphire piece famously worn on her 1947 honeymoon.
💐The flower basket brooch, a gift from her parents
👡Shoemakers Anello and Davide have held a Royal Warrant since 2001.
They have created the same chic, low-heeled courts to the Queen for over 50 years.
👜Another British company, Launer, has made over 200 handbags for the Queen since she was a young woman
👗We might not all find that highlighter-hued coats and statement hats work for our everyday style...
But in a world where trends come and go, there is a lot to be said for the Queen's timeless approach which has worked so well over the years
Read more 👇telegraph.co.uk/fashion/royals…
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