Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the granddaughter of the legendary Grace Kelly, recreated one of her grandmother's most iconic looks by choosing an archival Givenchy dress, more than 60 years old, for a public appearance. As reported by Wave RBC.UA, citing the princess's Instagram, the 27-year-old Alexandra published a series of photos in which she appeared in a long golden gown covered in shimmering beads and decorative elements. The post came shortly after the announcement of her engagement, which added further resonance to the look.
An Archival Outfit with a History
The outfit chosen by the princess is not just a dress, but part of Monaco's fashion heritage. It was this golden Givenchy, with its deep V-shaped cut on the back, that actress Grace Kelly, who became the Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III, wore. The outfit became part of her wardrobe for official events in the 1960s and, decades later, found itself back in the spotlight thanks to her granddaughter.
How Grace Kelly Wore This Dress
The historical context of the look dates back to May 1962, when Grace Kelly, together with her husband, arrived in Athens for the celebrations marking the wedding of the future King of Spain, Juan Carlos, and Princess Sophia of Greece. At one of the gala events, the princess appeared in this very golden Givenchy dress. Kelly then completed the outfit with long white gloves, jewels, a tiara and a royal sash, creating a truly ceremonial royal look.
Minimalism Versus Ceremonial Grandeur
The granddaughter approached the recreation of the look differently, opting for a minimalist interpretation. Alexandra wore her hair down, forwent an abundance of jewellery and a tiara, and settled for understated gold accessories and a small black handbag. In this way, the dress remained the main accent, and the modern look proved noticeably more restrained than the original 1962 version. The colour of the gown, observers noted, nicely echoed the princess's precious engagement ring.
The Engagement and the Yellow Diamond Ring
Interest in the look was heightened against the backdrop of the princess's recent personal news. On September 11, Alexandra announced her engagement to her long-time partner Benoît-Silvestre Straumann, publishing joint photos featuring a ring set with a large yellow diamond. The couple has been together for about ten years, and the value of the piece is estimated at around 203,000 dollars. The wedding announcement made the princess's public appearances particularly prominent for the press.
Who Is Princess Alexandra
Alexandra was born on July 20, 1999, in Austria and grew up in Monaco. She is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and Prince Ernst August of Hanover, and the granddaughter of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III. In the line of succession to the Monegasque throne, the princess holds the 13th place and regularly appears at public events of the princely family, including social and charitable occasions. Her appearance in her grandmother's dress became yet another example of how the heritage of Monaco continues to live on in modern fashion.
