It’s no secret that the relationship between Karl Lagerfeld and Carolina de Monaco have given rise to one of the most mythical style pairings in fashion history, but the truth is that Grace Kelly’s daughter has not always been faithful to Chanel. Before Lagerfeld came into his life, Dior was the brand that was most lavish in his wardrobe. An inheritance from her mother who has now reached her youngest daughter, Alexandra, but also her daughter-in-law, Beatrice Borromeo.
Although the Princess of Hanover on most occasions retains her “loyalty” to Chanel, the truth is that many designers over the years have had the privilege of dressing Carolina.
Carolina de Monaco de Dior at their wedding. / Gtres
In her early days as a style icon, where Grace Kelly was her role model, the Dior house She was the one with the most presence in her dressing room. The relationship between Marc Bohan and the princess was created from the close friendship between Grace Kelly and the seamstress, whose collaboration put Monaco in the spotlight of elegance all over the world. In fact, he was in charge of two of her wedding dresses. The romantic styling she married Philippe Junot with – and which inspired the Giambattista Valli design that her daughter wore to her wedding Dimitri Rasam– and also the more sophisticated look of her relationship with Stefano Casiraghi.
But beyond Dior, various brands have had the opportunity to dress the quiet wife Ernest of Hanover, although the shadow of Chanel has always been present. An example is the red and tropically inspired design of Givenchy that he wore on several occasions in his youth, or the minimalist styling of Armani that he wore at a gala in Monaco with his sister, Princess Stephanie.
The princess in a floral dress. / Gtres
Impossible to forget the black and white dress with the feather hem she wore at Rose Ball 2000 and it was by Jean Paul Gaultier. More discreet is the Céline model he chose in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the proclamation of Prince Albert or Armani he wore on Monaco’s National Day in 1995.
Alberta Ferretti It is also one of the brands that has been the most visited, although it was a long time since we saw it with any design from this company. Dries Van Noten has been sneaking into her locker room lately and it’s not uncommon to see her with a jacket from Yves Saint Laurent.
Halston’s Caroline of Monaco. / Gtres
Although it is now Chanel who occupies most of her wardrobe – especially at official events -, she has also previously resorted to the Gucci company that Carlota was the picture of – Balenciaga, Prada or Versace. More recently to brands like Melisa Odabash or Halston. Do not miss in our gallery some of the princess’ best looks, beyond Chanel.