Grace Kelly’s Wardrobe at the V&A
Pieces from Princess Grace of Monaco’s wardrobe will go on display at the V&A in the spring of 2010 from the 16 April – 26 September.
The spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywoods most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly’s outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Dresses from her films, including High Society, will be shown as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These will be accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette. The display will also include the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent.
Charlotte Casiraghi Show Jumping in France
Charlotte Casiraghi switches off of royal duties and out of journalist mode (she is a contributing editor to Above magazine and helped produce Ever Manifesto earlier this year) to compete in the International Jumping Competition in Bois Le Roi, France, last Friday (November 20). Earlier last week Charlotte had been in Monte Carlo for the Monaco International Day ceremonies. Continue reading for additional photos.
Monte Carlo Mini Series
Joan Collins contribution to the entertainment industry didn’t end with those performances on Dynasty– she went on to lend her talents to many tacky and glamorous 80s mini series like the 1987 masterpiece Monte Carlo. I’ve only watched the first few minutes but George Hamilton (pre botox!?!) cruising up the Hotel de Paris made me giggle.
Princess Caroline’s Capri Pants
Princess Caroline was photographed recently tooling around with her younger daughter Princess Alexandra of Hanover. I love the style of Capri pants Caroline is wearing here– the look is similar to this fabulous outfit Carla Bruni sports in the old photograph below. (Continue reading for more photos of Princess Caroline out and about).
Monte Carlo Red Cross Ball
The 61st Red Cross Ball in Monte Carlo was held on Friday (July 31st) evening at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club. The only members of the Monegasque royal family in attendance were Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie. Prince Albert’s girlfriend Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimer from South Africa, is stepping up the principality’s chic stakes– she looked great in a red gown and perfect chignon. Continue reading for additional photos.
Princess Caroline Chic
I love this outfit Princess Caroline of Monaco wore while on holiday earlier this month — she was vacationing on her yacht with her children Pierre and Alexandra. Continue reading for additional photos.
Princess Caroline Vacations
Princess Caroline of Monaco and Hanover was recently spotted out on her yacht Pacha III with her son Pierre and daughter Alexandra. Along with them was Pierre’s girlfriend Beatrice Borromeo. Continue reading for additional photos.
Charlotte Casiraghi Interview at Monte Carlo Grand Prix
Charlotte Casiraghi was gave a television interview on Slade2 along with her uncle Prince Albert about her participation in the Monte Carlo Grand Prix and her career as a horsewoman. Continue reading for an English translation of the interview as well as more photos from the event.
Amber Fashion Show
On Saturday night Prince Albert and his girlfriend Charlene Wittstock appeared at the Amber Fashion Show held at the Meridien Beach Plaza in Monte Carlo. The show benefits Elton John’s Aids Foundation and is hosted by his partner David Furnish. Fashions in the show included pieces from Elizabeth Hurley’s swimwear line and designs from Petra Ecclestone’s (daughter of F1 billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, pictured above with Jenson Button) menswear line among others. Guests also included Princess Beatrice of York and boyfriend David Clark, Sir Richard Branson, and more. Continue reading for additional photos.
Monte Carlo Rose Ball
Prince Albert escorted his longtime girlfriend Charlene Wittstock (who was sporting a severe 1980s hairstyle reminiscent of those once done by his sister Princess Stephanie) to the Rockin Roll themed event, while his niece Charlotte Casiraghi was accompanied by her boyfriend Alex Dellal. Also present were Charlotte’s brother Pierre and his girlfriend Beatrice Borromeo, Princess Caroline, Karl Lagerfeld, and more. Continue reading for photos.
**more photos added 3/30
