Queen Camilla returned to her favoured dressmaker, Bruce Oldfield, to create a gown worthy of a coronation.
Buckingham Palace has released details of the Queen’s stunningly simple yet beautifully ornate gown, which was created in Oldfield’s couture workrooms in Battersea, London.
The gown was structured like a coat dress, with a curved shape-line swooping up to create a short train that complemented both of the Queen’s Robes.
Queen Camilla’s gown was cut from Peau de Soie and featured an ivory, silver and gold colour palette. The silk Peau de Soie was woven by Stephen Walters, who operates out of Suffolk.
The signature paneling of Oldfield’s tailoring created a fitted look to the whole bodice. The dress featured bracelet-length sleeves, a v-neckline and strong shoulders, with an underskirt that was embroidered with symbols important to Queen Camilla and King Charles.
Buckingham Palace said the embroidery includes: “delicate garlands of abstract wildflowers from fields and hedgerows: daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel, representing The King and The Queen’s Consort’s affection for nature and the British countryside.” Amidst the nature motifs, “celebratory bunting, in antique gold and silver thread.”
The floral emblems of all nations in the United Kingdom—the rose, the thistle, the daffodil and the shamrock—were added as embellishments on the front hem and sleeve cuffs.
The Palace noted that Oldfield’s vision “was to create a sophisticated and modern dress that showcases Her Majesty’s style and personality in its details.”
Queen Camilla’s shoes were made by Elliot Zed from the same Peau de Soie fabric of her dress. Her jewellery—aside from Queen Mary’s Crown—was tasteful. She wore the Coronation Necklace, last worn in 1953 by the late Queen Elizabeth II, and previously worn by Queen Alexandra in 1901 and Queen Mary in 1911.
Among other gowns that Bruce Oldfield has designed for Queen Camilla, he also created her wedding dress in 2005.
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