Máxima is a perfect calling card for Dutch fashion, but her colleagues can also benefit from it. Letizia proved that this week, with her wrap dress from Benchellal.
On Instagram, the designer captioned a photo of his design: “Colored in a deep sea blue hue, this unique dress is created with the intelligent use of sculptural cuts, creating visual harmony and celebrating the wearer’s unique beauty. The design is based on a wrap-couture-folding technique, using the body as a base to shape and drape the fabric to complement its unique properties.”
Before the state visit to the Netherlands, Queen Mathilde contacted Jan Taminiau. He designed an off-the-shoulder dress with degradé embroidery.
Apparently the purchase was a success, because two years later the strong example of Dutch Design appeared again during the state visit to Canada. Bonus material: a matching necklace.
Princess Claire of Luxembourg also wore a Taminiau design during her civil wedding in September 2013. Could she have been inspired by Máxima’s inauguration dress?
Claes Iversen was born and raised in Denmark, but has lived in the Netherlands for many years. During the Danish state visit, Máxima decides to promote him, and with success. Princess Mary already has many Iversen outfits in her walk-in closet.
The lush fabrics of Addy van den Krommenacker delighted several exotic princesses, and Ronald van der Kemp also has several royals on his customer list. For example, Sheikha Moza wore an apple green and sustainable dress from the designer in 2018.
Queen Rania, like Letizia, discovered the magic of Benchellal.
Catherine, in turn, can succeed well with the Dutch-born Jet Shenkman, who now works under the name Eponine.
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