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The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
At Royal Ascot, an Australian designer continues her winning streak
Gambling at Royal Ascot in the UK takes place beyond the betting ring, with designers keeping a close watch on Princess Catherine and other members of the royal family as they set the tone for styles and sales in the coming months. 'When a member of the royal family wears your clothes, it has a direct impact on sales in the UK and beyond,' says Australian designer Rebecca Vallance. On day one of Royal Ascot, Vallance was a surprise winner when Zara Tindall wore a collared midi dress in pale blue, with a fitted empire bodice and contrasting lace from a recent collection. 'The great thing with the royal family is that they don't just wear the dresses once,' Vallance says. 'They wear them again and again.' Tindall first wore the suitably modest dress, paired this time with a pink hat from Sarah Cant millinery, at Magic Millions on the Gold Coast in January. With Princess Catherine absent from Royal Ascot, Tindall was the focus for fashion watchers, alongside Princess Beatrice in a matching pink and white tweed blouse and skirt from Beulah London. The gingham check drew comparisons with a Catherine Walker coat dress worn by the late Princess Diana at a Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral in October 1990. Last month, Beatrice wore a fitted black Rebecca Vallance dress with diamante bows to an event in New York and a red brocade dress by the designer to a conservation event in London. 'These relationships happen over time, directly or through the stylists of members of the royal family,' says Vallance. 'The great thing is that these incredible women are so down to earth and know what suits them and the occasion. They are also great supporters of fashion. Zara was there when I launched in Harrods in 2023 and Princess Beatrice attended the launch of my Nicky Hilton capsule collection in London last year.' Queen Camilla looked further afield than London – but closer to home than Australia – with a mint green coat dress from Paris fashion house Dior. Along with a matching Philip Treacy hat and Chanel pumps, the outfit was completed by the 18.8-carat heart-shaped Cullinan V brooch.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
At Royal Ascot, an Australian designer continues her winning streak
Gambling at Royal Ascot in the UK takes place beyond the betting ring, with designers keeping a close watch on Princess Catherine and other members of the royal family as they set the tone for styles and sales in the coming months. 'When a member of the royal family wears your clothes, it has a direct impact on sales in the UK and beyond,' says Australian designer Rebecca Vallance. On day one of Royal Ascot, Vallance was a surprise winner when Zara Tindall wore a collared midi dress in pale blue, with a fitted empire bodice and contrasting lace from a recent collection. 'The great thing with the royal family is that they don't just wear the dresses once,' Vallance says. 'They wear them again and again.' Tindall first wore the suitably modest dress, paired this time with a pink hat from Sarah Cant millinery, at Magic Millions on the Gold Coast in January. With Princess Catherine absent from Royal Ascot, Tindall was the focus for fashion watchers, alongside Princess Beatrice in a matching pink and white tweed blouse and skirt from Beulah London. The gingham check drew comparisons with a Catherine Walker coat dress worn by the late Princess Diana at a Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral in October 1990. Last month, Beatrice wore a fitted black Rebecca Vallance dress with diamante bows to an event in New York and a red brocade dress by the designer to a conservation event in London. 'These relationships happen over time, directly or through the stylists of members of the royal family,' says Vallance. 'The great thing is that these incredible women are so down to earth and know what suits them and the occasion. They are also great supporters of fashion. Zara was there when I launched in Harrods in 2023 and Princess Beatrice attended the launch of my Nicky Hilton capsule collection in London last year.' Queen Camilla looked further afield than London – but closer to home than Australia – with a mint green coat dress from Paris fashion house Dior. Along with a matching Philip Treacy hat and Chanel pumps, the outfit was completed by the 18.8-carat heart-shaped Cullinan V brooch.
