Last Week, Indie Queens and Real-Life Royals Set the Standard 

After fashion month’s attention-grabbing street style and several risqué moments on the red carpet, stars are once again embracing a more modest aesthetic. A prim, ultrafeminine look is trending among Hollywood royalty and real-life monarchs. Last week, both groups favored delicate patterns, dainty purses, and designs where a flash of ankle was the only skin on display. Case in point: When indie queen Chloë Sevigny headed to the launch party for sustainable accessories brand Rothy’s newest handbag, she skipped outré fare in favor of layers of lacy Simone Rocha and leopard flats replete with bows.

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams opted for delightful power florals on the front row, donning a red and blue embroidered vest and matching cropped trousers to see Claire Waight Keller’s latest collection for Givenchy. Hours earlier at the Valentino show, Star Wars actor Naomi Ackie provided a complementary perspective in Pierpaolo Piccioli’s brocade midiskirt and blue striped blouse.

While on tour in Ireland, Kate Middleton threw caution to the wind and experimented with new designers. The Duchess of Cambridge arrived in Dublin wearing a patterned crepe de chine dress from Alessandra Rich’s spring 2020 collection that strayed from her usual conservative formula for public appearances. With its bold, abstract floral pattern and punchy hue, the piece was a welcome change of pace.

Meghan Markle wrapped up her royal duties with a stellar moment alongside Prince Harry at the Mountbatten music festival in London. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in matching crimson: his a Royal Marines officer’s jacket, hers a column gown with cape detail by Safiyaa. Accessorized with crystal drop earrings by Simone Rocha and a Manolo Blahnik jeweled clutch, Markle’s flawless look coordinated perfectly with her husband’s military attire. Together, the couple presented a united front that was modern, elegant, and unquestionably regal.