King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima embarked on a Caribbean visit over the weekend, accompanied for the first time by Princess Amalia. For the first stop of the tour in Bonaire on Saturday, Queen Máxima epeated her circular open-crowned headpiece in draped caramel brown abaca.
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I’ve come around to these open-crowned designs, particularly as a great less formal events held on tour in a tropical climate. This particular design pairs well with the dress, adding a neutral grounding that slightly softens the impact of the coral print.
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Designer: Fabienne Delvigne. Dress by Zimmerman.
Previously Worn: May 10, 2022; Mar 12, 2020; July 7, 2015; April 26, 2014
Yesterday in Aruba was a double hat day for Queen Máxima! The first was her fuchsia straw picture hat with sharply sidesweeping ‘slice’ brim. This design is trimmed with a darker pink Petersham ribbon hatband looped into a bow on the side.
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It’s bright and vibrant, well suited to a Caribbean tour.
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Designer: Fabienne Delvigne
Previously Worn: Aug 31, 2019; July 3, 2016; April 13, 2016; April 27, 2015
The second hat of the day was her textured brown straw bandeau headpiece trimmed with coffee hued silk roses.
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It’s another great neutral piece that with the flower providing just enough statement.
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Designer: unknown. Dress by Natan.
Previously Worn: Sep 9, 2022; Jun 29, 2022; Mar 10, 2020
For events today in Aruba, Queen Máxima repeated a sculptural calot headpiece in pale pinky-beige ruched silk abaca studded with tiny beads.
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While I always love a picture hat with this dress, I do understand the ease and appeal of a smaller headpiece on a tropical tour, and this fits the bill.