The Biggest Royal Influences: Which Country is the Most Devoted?
by James P. Outreach & PR ExecutiveRoyal families all over the world are renowned for their
luxurious lifestyle, fashionable clothing, and the history behind their regal status.
Not only do they play an integral part in traditional cultures, they have
proven to influence the fashion choices of entire nations. For centuries,
clothing styles modelled by royal figures have been iconic, gaining the royal
appraisal many strive to achieve through their outfit choices and styles.
With this said, just how much of an influence has royal
attire effected the fashion choices of nations all across the globe? Here with
Fulton Umbrellas, retailer of designer
umbrellas, we discuss the five countries around the world that has been
influenced by royal fashion.
1.
India
The prestige style that various royal families models in
their everyday life has influenced more than just Britons. In fact, they have
shaped the outfit choices of individuals all over the world — India being one
of them. Research shows that over 1,300 people in India searched for ‘royal
fashion’ related terms over the course of a year since May 2019, proving a
popular dress choice for many. Since India has a royal family of their own,
royal fashion appears to be an interest their nation shares.
As for India’s royal family, there have been many royal
members throughout the decades that are renowned for their prestigious fashion
choices. Dating back to the late 1920s, Maharani of Cooch Behar, Indira Devi,
was pictured wearing a silk chiffon saree that used luxurious materials with a
tailored touch of personalisation, this being the initial catalyst for this
trend. Even decades before this, the Maharani family have been responsible for
embracing a sense of modernity in their fashion attires that have led to many
monumental movements in terms of the nation’s fashion preferences. In 1905, Maharani
Rani Kanari of Kapurthala was regularly pictured wearing lavish head pieces and
hats, all of which comprised a slight westernised twist to them. It was said at
the time that for royal families such as the Maharanis, they were fans of
westernised clothing, so much so they began including it as part of their
everyday attire.
In recent years, it’s thought that royal fashion has been
influenced by monarchies all around the globe, not just home countries. When
Kate Middleton visited India, she wore a local designer dress out of respect to
the host country and it caused an attention overdrive. The local designer’s
website where she bought it from crashed due to the high volume of people
wanting to purchase from them!
2.
The USA
After the British television programme Downton Abbey took
US screens by storm in 2010, it’s fair to say that America’s interest in royal
life is a popular thing to obsess over. The historical aura of royalty that reputable
British fashions and fabrics entail is desired across the USA. The terms ‘royal
style’ and ‘royal fashion’ were searched almost 1,300 times on the web by US
citizens since May 2019, suggesting many turn to royals for advice on this
matter.
In 2017, the Society of London Fashion Designers hosted a
dress show in memory of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret that later on
was repeated in places all across America including Washington, and many
Canadian cities, proving royal dress attires dating back to the 60s are far
from outdated.
In more recent news, Meghan Markle has become one of the
most admired royal fashion influencers across the globe. The former Suits
actress made her first appearance with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games
in Toronto whereby she wore a simple white shirt and distressed light-blue
jeans. This caused a surge in sales of these two casual wear clothing items. As
for other royal fashion influences causing a stir in American fashion is the
likes of Katie Middleton and her children, Prince George and Princess
Charlotte, whereby their tweed coats, long prestigious jackets, and adorable
children’s clothing has led to many feeling inspired to take the same luxurious
fashion tips on board.
3.
Germany
High-end fashion brands that strive in exceptional quality
and expensive materials are, of course, popular amongst the royals. German
fashion brands such as Hugo Boss have proved to be a trusted source of clothing
for many of the royals’ clothing attire. Prince Harry for example was pictured
wearing a coat from BOSS while attending a church service event in 2017. As for
Meghan Markle, she was seen wearing a Hugo Boss leather skirt while on a trip
to Sussex in 2018.
Data suggests that since May 2019, royal fashion related
terms were searched over 1,050 times in Germany, suggesting that royal style is
something German citizens admire. Perhaps it is due to their shared admiration
of Hugo Boss, or their love for prestigious clothing must-haves. In 2019 while spending
time in Germany on their royal tour, Kate Middleton was pictured wearing an
array of fashionable outfits. During a visit to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin,
she modelled a blue Catherine Walker coat and dress with nude heels, followed
by an off-shoulder maxi dress later in the trip for a party.
The royal trip could have been the inspiration behind high
search volumes for royal fashion related terms — after all, figures such as
Kate Middleton are renowned for their stylish clothing options.
4.
The Netherlands
Known for being one of the most significant fashion influencers
in monarchy, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is adored for her iconic styles.
Since May 2019, royal style related terms were searched over 740 times in the
Netherlands, proving many citizens want to take on board a touch of royal
fashion advise as part of their everyday looks.
Wearing formal work attire while working at home, the Dutch
monarch modelled a colourful print blouse with vibrant red earrings, forming a
smart and sophisticated work outfit. As for her bolder statement looks, in 2020
she was pictured wearing a green blouse, bright yellow trousers, and a
multi-coloured jacket, showing she is not shy to express her colourful side
through outfits. As for some of her signature casual looks, the nation adored
her beige t-shirt with floral detailing and matching culottes ensemble when visiting
the Silima Lombu Ecovillage in Tobalake.
Queen Maxima has proven time and time again to be of high
interest to those seeking fashion advise, as high search volumes are derived
from royal fashion related clothing in the Netherlands.
Clothing worn by the royals has been of great influence on
nations across the world for centuries. From casual everyday looks to more
formal events, it’s evident that royal families contribute greatly to these
fashionable clothing ensembles.
Sources
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/mar/23/royalty-fashion-queen-dresses-1960
https://twitter.com/hugoboss/status/945408515807633408?lang=en
https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/meghan-markle-queen-letizia-wear-hugo-boss-leather-skirts/
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