The Queen Letizia (53 years old) was once again the one that grabbed the most headlines on Columbus Day. The reason? That impeccable way of dressing well for any occasion. While Felipe VI and Princess Leonor opted for the military uniform, not even the company of their daughter Sofía took away their attention one bit.
Every October 12, the Armed Forces parade becomes a showcase for the Royal Family and this edition, after four years, once again featured the kings and their two daughters on the platform. A historical image since, in addition, it marked the debut of the Infanta Sofía at the traditional reception at the Royal Palace.
None of that could eclipse Queen Letizia when she got out of the classic Rolls Royce in the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. At that moment we could see the style she had chosen for the occasion. A beautiful and elegant tweed dress that stood out above everyone thanks to its impeccable cut and vibrant green color.
Queen Letizia dazzled with a dress made to measure by the palace’s dressmakers
Queen Letizia, very aware of her daughters Leonor and Sofía
Queen Letizia’s tweed dress
Doña Letizia premiered a impeccable dress made of emerald green tweedideal for autumn, which stood out for its fitted bodice, square neckline, French sleeves and a flattering midi-cut trapeze skirt. A jewel in the form of a dress that was created solely and exclusively for her.
Every time Doña Letizia debuts a piece of clothing we run in search of its origin. However, this time it has been impossible to find who it belongs to, the reason? It was created by the mysterious hands of the Zarzuela clothing team.
Queen Letizia is an international fashion reference promoted for her good taste when it comes to dressing.
Radiant, this is how Queen Letizia looked during the Columbus Day parade
In unison, fashion experts praised the Queen’s stylistic choice. “I like it very much. I loved it because it looks fantastic in terms of silhouette.”said designer Juan Avellaneda. “It’s perfect. A simple dress that looks great on her,” said pattern maker Asus Domínguez.
Queen Letizia’s discreet team
Since the accession of Felipe VI to the throne, Mrs. Letizia has surrounded herself with a team of women in whom she blindly trusts, led for just over two months by Marta Carazo, her personal secretary. Nevertheless, The group on which Doña Letizia relies is much larger.
Among stylists, hairdressers and makeup artists, a team of dressmakers stands out who, although discreet, are fundamental within the structure that surrounds the Royal Family. YesYour work goes far beyond simply making new garments. They are responsible for maintaining the image, elegance and protocol coherence that characterizes the Kings and their daughters in all official events.
With Letizia’s new dress, her great work comes to light again. This team is made up of dressmakers, tailors, seamstresses and textile conservation specialists who work in coordination with their stylist Eva Fernández. She is in charge of planning outfits, selecting clothes, coordinating purchases and adapting designs from different creators, always with a sober, modern and faithful approach to the consort.
Working alongside her is Luz Valero, her trusted hairdresser, who has been with her since her years as a journalist and who is in charge of taking care of every detail regarding her hair. The makeup is done by Natalia Belda. All of them have expanded their tasks with Leonor and Sofía taking over.
Although Mrs. Letizia has her own opinion, much of her clothing is selected in collaboration with her team. The line is clear: pieces by Spanish designers that are later adapted to your figure in trusted workshops. These adaptations, although numerous, are usually done with the utmost discretion.
But the thing is not reduced to them. In the Royal Palace there is a more technical team, linked to National Heritage, in charge of historical tailoring and the conservation of uniforms, gala suits and other valuable garments. For years, one of the most prominent figures in this field was Beatriz García Marín, head of the Royal Palace’s tailoring shop, who dedicated more than three decades to maintaining and producing the uniforms for service personnel and State ceremonies. His work guaranteed the continuity of an artisanal tradition. This type of costume of enormous value is conserved and restored under supervision, thus guaranteeing its preservation for exhibitions, commemorative events or official portraits.
