Not only did the late monarch’s attire influence British fashion, but it also contributed to her standing as a global icon and to her role in shaping the image of Brand Britain.
A solemn and solitary black figure launched Paul Costelloe’s Spring/Summer ’23 catwalk show, one of many designers at London Fashion Week paying tribute to the Queen.
Costelloe, who has dressed several members of the Royal Family, including Princess Diana, Zara Philips, and Sarah Ferguson, told that the Queen was a major influence on British fashion, particularly her use of color.
The 77-year-old stated, “I believe she always wore beautiful colors.”
“As Irishmen, we tend to approach the monarchy from a different perspective, and we revere her tremendously.
“I believe that some of the colors in the exhibit, such as greys, yellows, reds, and bright orange, coincidentally resemble her sense of color.
“She adored vibrant hues, so thank you, thank you, Queen, for wearing such splendid hues,” he exclaimed.
As King Charles walks into his mother’s shoes, he follows in the footsteps of a Queen who, perhaps more than any other monarch, understood the value of the image.
Not only did her style influence British fashion, but it also contributed to her stature as a global icon and to her role in shaping the image of Brand Britain.
Except for Monday’s shows, which have been rescheduled due to the Queen’s funeral, there has been something of a royal rebirth on the runways at London Fashion Week, which is proceeding as planned.
In 2018, Queen Elizabeth only attended London Fashion Week once, to present Richard Quinn with the British Design Award.
She was spotted smiling in the front row alongside Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, who stated that her “iconic ‘uniform’ implied continuity and history.”
Few individuals on the global stage were as prominent, and fewer still were as casually fashionable as the Queen.
She jokingly quipped that if she wore beige, no one would recognize her.
Isabel Manns, whose LFW collection also paid tribute to the Queen, told Sky News that she loved the monarch’s “great fashion taste.”
“Even though the matching jackets and skirts are frequently viewed as old-fashioned, they are a classic… And she wore them constantly so nicely… Others would not be able to pull things off.”
“She has participated in nearly every era of fashion… She has been a tremendous advocate for British firms and the fashion industry “said Manns.
The last couple of years have been difficult for London Fashion Week due to the coronavirus pandemic, and although 2023 will be held in the shadow of a nation in mourning, the shows promise to be fit for a queen.
