Queen Letizia attends 38th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair

Letizia in leather for ARCO Art Fair

28/2/2019

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were joined by the President of Peru, who is in Spain on a State visit, for the official opening of the 38th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid.

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The event attracts collectors, curators, museum directors, gallery owners, artists and professionals from all around the world, which makes the show a unique and unmissable event on the international art calendar. Peru was the guest country of this year's Fair.

The party of three enjoyed mingling with the crowds.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! & Other Stories Belted Leather Midi Dress (£299).

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HANDBAG: Uterqüe studded messenger bag (repeat).

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SHOES: Prada beige glossed Saffiano leather pointy-toe pumps (repeat).

EARRINGS: I believe Queen Letizia may have worn the bezel set diamond stud earrings which are part of her Australian pearl earrings.

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HAIR: Ponytail with grosgrain ribbon.

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FASHION FLASHBACK

It is somewhat of a tradition for Letizia to premier an outfit at this annual art exhibition. Here's a look back at her previous ARCO ensembles. Do you have a favourite?

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22 Comments

Becka

10/3/2019 11:57:33 pm

I think this whole outfit is absolutely stunning. I saw some comments on the internet that suggest that this look is rather too sexy for a queen to wear, but I believe that Letizia carries it off well. Also I hadn't realized just how dark her hair until now, it's almost as black as her dress in some of the photos.

Bertie

11/3/2019 05:52:32 am

It's racy and brilliant, but with a very modest hemline to give royal cover!! I have no sympathy for the pearl-clutchers on this one ;)

Jennifer

11/3/2019 04:26:15 am

Love! this is a contemporary art fair and the Queen has dressed accordingly. She is a master at different looks, romantic and regal one day, avant-garde the next. Minor quibble, I would have left the hair ribbon at home, otherwise I think she looks utterly chic, what a snazzy find this high street dress was. Credit to her hairstylist who helped create this high fashion look.

Ava Pittman

11/3/2019 04:35:49 am

A beautiful outfit, the Queen is so stylish, a stunning outfit. Love the earrings her shoe colour. Love the earrings and ponytail. Favourite outfit : 2014

Sandy

11/3/2019 04:49:41 am

I hate this dress! The all leather look is too shiny and makes Letizia stand out too much. I also hate that hairstyle- it's too low on her forehead, doesn't suit her face and looks very messy at the back. And those nude shoes are too much of a contrast with the darkness of the dress.

Bertie

11/3/2019 05:50:48 am

I can’t recall having seen this outfit until now, although I thought I was doing ok keeping up while the blog was on a break. It certainly hits me right in the eye now, what a sensational pick for a modern art engagement, and a sartorial coup for Letizia.

She’s got plenty of form on picking leather as a fabric for royal outfits, more than other royals I would have thought, but this Uterque one really takes the biscuit. It’s just sensational, love those kimono sleeves and the tie belt, and her styling is impeccable with her smoothed down hair and the false fringe over her forehead, not to mention having studs on her Uterque clutch.

I'm cool with nude pumps as any more black would have been too heavy. Stud earrings too are perfect and the ribbon tied ponytail the perfect finishing touch for an edgy, youthful and very fashionable look. Bravo!

Wendy

11/3/2019 07:12:29 pm

The dress is by a Swedish brand & Other stories, Uterqüe only the purse.

Bertie

11/3/2019 08:07:19 pm

Thank you Wendy! Clearly I need to pay more attention - I'm glad you are keeping an eye on me! 😄

Wendy

11/3/2019 08:48:23 pm

Bertie!! You are always so cute and educated! You're welcome!! I need help with my English..

Bertie

11/3/2019 09:35:56 pm

Not so educated that I manage to get the design labels correct! Your English is brilliant, I'm only sorry I'm not educated enough to speak to you in Spanish ❤

Marta

11/3/2019 06:21:31 am

Amazing how she can make a black leather dress come together
As a classy ensemble. Flawless look

Greenlee

11/3/2019 08:19:45 am

Letezia dares to wear a few of these very edgy outfits each year. This is one of them and she has pulled it off with style. Wish she had left off the hair ribbon which is way too girlish for this rockstar look!

Thank you Elizabeth for staying with the blog. It is the best one of all!

Marsha link

11/3/2019 08:22:23 am

I agree this dress is absolutely stunning on Letizia. Wouldn't you know, though, there's always something that detracts from the utter perfection of it all, like that ribbon tied around her pony tail—too little-girlish and silly and just not okay for a queen. I might have preferred black pumps, but the neutrals are a good choice, too. I like how she scaled back on the jewelry so the focus was all on the fabulous leather dress! Another 95% for Letizia (—5 for the ribbon)!

Stephie

11/3/2019 12:40:44 pm

This is a crazy-cool look on Letizia and works perfectly for the occasion. I always get the impression that whatever Letizia wears it's been pondered at depth - although, like others, I think she should have re-thought the hair ribbon in this instance! In the fashion flashback, I love the stylishness of the 2015 outfit.

Karen

11/3/2019 02:18:51 pm

Love the hair. ( Minus the ribbon in the back. ) Strong outfit.

Olivia

11/3/2019 07:18:26 pm

A-MA-ZING!!

I looove this, she looks perfection, it must be my favorite 2019 outfit, I wouldn't change a thing

Elena Mihaela Ciocan

11/3/2019 07:33:50 pm

To answer your question on which outfit I like best, I will just say that the 2016 one stuck to my mind. I am not sure I liked it best, but made a strong impression on me. This year's outfit will also be remembered, I am sure. I like that she dares to try, you never get bored with her.

Asya

12/3/2019 01:30:01 am

I don't like this outfit but I admire Letizia for trying something different. I especially like her false fluttery eyelashes to give a doll-like effect.

edita

12/3/2019 03:36:49 am

When I first saw this outfit, I was like: Wow,wow,wow! Only queen Letizia can make this impression to me. She looks absolutely stunning! Except the ribbon, the whole outfit is perfect, chic, daring! The hair is also great, it fits her and the outfit perfect!
I was affraid again that you'll quit this this blog Elisabeth, thanks for keeping it.
Queen Letizia is really unique. She wears absolutely everything, every type of clothes great, and she can always surprise. She is not conservative at all. I love all of her lether outfits, it is very modern and chic! My favourite outfits are then 2016 and 2019. But even when the wardrobe is classic or monochrome, or something from high street brands, Letizia looks like a million dollars. I think it is because her atittude. She is always self confident, like she is saying: I know I look great. Her posture is perfect, and her body shape very feminine; these are all the elements that makes her look perfect (almost) every time.

Zoe link

13/3/2019 01:22:15 pm

This was just fabulous. Would not change a thing. It is expected that she creates a look for this event and she delivered. The nude shoe is perfect. It adds length between the hem of the dress and the shoe. The ribbon belongs to a theme, to be sure, but we have not figured it out. Nothing is random with QLstyle. I'm with Bertie, no sympathy for the pearl clutchers or the 'for a queen crowd'.

Geneviève

14/3/2019 11:42:27 am

I love it! Even the ribbon. She looks so cool. Otherwise, I remember really liking the 2015 dress when it had its turn.

Annie

14/3/2019 01:22:07 pm

Totally amazing. Love every well considered part of this outfit. Perfect, perfect, perfect.

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Letizia in leather for ARCO Art Fair

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