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Inventory: Princess Charlene’s Ecru, Ivory and White Hats

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To mark Princess Charlene’s birthday today, we’re taking a look at the ecru, ivory and white hats she has worn over the years:

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Designer: unknown; Rachel Trevor Morgan; Gallia e Peter
Introduced: November 17, 2012; November 19, 2016; November 19, 2019

What a great trio, especially from someone who wears a hat just a few times each year. While the quintessentially French rose-trimmed pyramid is one of my all time favourites in Charlene’s hat closet (and was our top royal hat pick in 2016), the lovely lines of both the ecru beret and the white fedora warrant our admiration.

Images from the Royal Palace of Monaco; Thierry Oban and Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images

This Week’s Extras

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Queen Margrethe in her textured straw red hat on Tuesday for a service at Holmen’s Church celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Danish Armed Forces
Princess Akiko in a darling cloche hat for the Japanese Rugby Championship last weekend

Princess Charlene in a leather hat on her recent trip to South Africa
The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Pale grey straw turban studded with starburst flowers by French milliner Laurence Bossion
Super chic two tone straw trilby by British milliner Louise Pocock
Tan straw bergere with black crown and handmade flowers by UK-based milliner Guilia Mio
Amazing lion fish inspired headpiece by Israeli milliner Maor Zabar
Exquisite oversize pink silk rose headpiece by Russian designer and flower maker Marina Koneva
Red leather teardrop percher with resin flowers and wire swish by Irish milliner Gráinne Maher
Beautiful headpiece of swirling blue, green and lemon feathers by British milliner Jess Collett
Worthy winner of the HATalk International Millinery competition by New Zealand milliner Anel Heyman

Ingenious! Ivory straw bandeau trimmed with spheres recycled from a lace tablecloth by German milliner Antje Lücke
Deep teal straw teardrop saucer with rose gold orchids and veil by Russian milliner Lia Gureeva
Black pleated crin halo bandeau encased around an arc of beads by British milliner Denise Innes-Spencer
Adore the whimsical trim on this textured straw beret percher by London-based milliner Rafa Pienador
Sunny yellow straw waved disk with statement red feather flowers by Australian milliner Felicity Northeast
 Black and cream straw saucer with wonderful brim detail and feathers by British milliner Viv Jenner
A spectacular statement in gold-tipped scarlet and magenta feathers by Australian milliner Pamela O’Brien

Striking new portrait of Princess Laurentien released for her 55th birthday

Images from social media as indicated 

This Week’s Extras

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On Wednesday, Queen Margrethe presented a military award in her bright blue beanie hat.
Also on Wednesday, Princess Charlene attended the funeral of King Goodwill Zwelithini in South Africa

 

Princess Eugenie shared this sweet snap of wee August Brooksbank enjoying spring in an adorable knit hat
The following new millinery designs caught my eye this week:
Exquisite floral ribbon embroidery on this straw top hat by Norwegian milliner Anne-Kathrine Amundsen
Soaring tan silk abacca draped design with open crown by Spanish milliner Candela Cort
Recycled orange felt pillbox (made from a thrifted capeline) with striped bow by Australian milliner Christine Waring
Exquisite blush silk magnolia flower headpiece by UK-based milliner Svetlana Faulkner
Great use of striped ribbon on this navy and grey straw stovepipe design by German milliner Susanne Scheepers
Caramel leather bandeau with flowers and pheasant feathers by Australian brand Ebella Millinery
Unique red and grey patterned felt oversize beret (almost turban!) by American milliner Laura Del Villaggio
The most stunning feather work on this straw beret with ribbon flowers by London-based milliner Rafa Peinador

For those of you yearning for spring, look no further than British milliner Nanette James’ purple hat with crocuses
Spectacular black straw headpiece with silk flowers and lace by Australian milliner Brett Morley
Lovely brim detail on these colour blocked straw cloches by Japanese milliner Yumiko Kuroiwa
Lovely luxe fedoras in saturated jewel tones by British milliner Amy Morris-Adams
Striking midnight blue percher pillbox with fuchsia felt folded fan by Italian milliner Vito Antonio Lerario
Grass green straw bandeau with hand rolled white and green leaf trim by London-based milliner Lisa Tan
Charming hound’s tooth patterned buntal cap with sinamay brim by Australian milliner Lisette Margini
I adore the unexpected, organic and energized shape of this black straw design by Spanish milliner Teresa Briz

 

New pictures of adorable Prince Charles of Luxembourg released for Bretzelsonndeg

Finally… the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall shared wishes for a happy first day of spring for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere (happy first day of autumn to those of you in the Southern Hemisphere!).

Images from social media as indicated 

Monaco Princess Dons Berets For Sainte Devote

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Princess Charlene of Monaco donned a pair of berets last night and today to celebrate Saint Devota, patron and protector of the Principality. For Tuesday night’s traditional bonfire, where a boat is offered to the patron saint, she topped a black and red woven tweed coat with a classic black beret.

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The simple hat is a great pairing for the patterned coat and for this informal evening event.

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Designer: Dior. Coat by Akris
Previously Worn: this hat is new

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella joined their parents for the outdoor event, the young prince dapper in a royal blue and black patterned knit hat and matching scarf. Princess Gabriella wore a bucket hat in the matching pink and ivory mini hound’s tooth check as her skirt and coat. How charming!

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Designer of Princess Gabriella’s hat: Baby Dior
Previously Worn: this hat is new

For today’s Sainte Devote Ceremony at the Monaco Cathedral, Princess Charlene topped an austere black ensemble with a bright cerise pink felt stemmed beret.

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The hat breathes some life support into this ensemble. I’m all for a hat being the star of the show (the colour is such fun!) but I’d love to see it paired with an outfit that doesn’t overwhelm its wearer.

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Designer: unconfirmed. Prada coat and dress
Previously Worn: this hat is new

Princess Charlene has been on roll of beret hats, these her third and fourth in the past three months. The classic French shape suits her streamlined aesthetic (and edgy new haircut!) well. What do you think of these berets for St. Devote?

Images from Getty as indicated

Inventory: Princess Charlene’s Blue Hats

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To celebrate Princess Charlene’s 43rd birthday yesterday, we’re diving into her millinery closet this time, for a look at her blue hats:

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Designer: both unknown 
Introduced: April 29, 2011; November. 19, 2013

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Designer: Stephen Jones;  Gallia e Peter
Introduced: May 10, 2015; November 19, 2017

We see Princess Charlene wear hats once or twice a year so just four blue designs over the past decade is not surprising. What’s undeniable here is Charlene’s leaning toward the streamlined when it comes to millinery. I like the restraint- hats #1 and #4 are particularly striking- although a spare feather, flower or bow could retain the streamlined aesthetic while lending a little zhuzh.

What do you notice about Princess Charlene’s blue hats?

Images from Getty as indicated; Carl De Souza/AFP; PLS Pool; Stephane Cardinale/Corbis and Pascal Le Segretain via Getty