Queen Letizia channels vintage glamour to promote digital age

2/3/2018

Queen Letizia was in Santiago on Friday to promote "Digitalizadas" - a program that aims to encourage digital literacy of women living in rural areas in Spain.

Her Majesty channeled vintage glamour in a petrol blue tea dress by Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta as she attended the tech event at the city's Reyes Catolicos Hotel.

Queen Letizia wears Bottega Veneta petrol blue tea dress

Cut from crepe fabric in an ultra-feminine V-neck silhouette, this chic lightweight dress is embroidered with black butterfly motifs – a hallmark of the fashion house, and a leading detail in Bottega Veneta's Resort 2018 collection. Ruched shoulders, ruffles and sewn pleats at the waist lend a subtle romantic edge. The US$2,460 dress is currently available at Bottega Veneta, Matches Fashion, Orchard Mile and Neiman Marcus.

Letizia complemented the pretty dress with her dainty Elena C mini butterfly earrings.

She accessoried with her black Felipe Varela leather chevron quilted envelope clutch and Prada saffiano pumps.

Following the event, Queen Letizia exited wearing a black wool coat we have not seen her don before.

The new piece is the Carolina Herrera A-Line Belted Coat (£3,670), crafted from stretch virgin wool and featuring notched lapels, a double breasted front fastening, a belted waist, and side flap pockets.

Carolina Herrera Black A-Line Belted Coat

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21 Comments

Iberia

5/3/2018 07:51:39 pm

Sleeveless in Santiago de Compostela, Northwest of Spain, at 6C. Despite being indoors ,the cloisters of a monastery ( the hotel was an ancient convent) are always cold.
The dress is beautiful, very pricey though...1800€!!!
The coat is amazing!!

Sandy

6/3/2018 01:27:31 am

Beautiful dress! I love the mid-blue colour, the classic style, the stitching pattern on the bodice and waist and the fabric. I don't know why it so expensive as it is a polyester blend. The coat is also very expensive. Letizia must have been saving up for months. I have to say it must get very warm in Spain during the winter. I am envious. Here in Canada we are freezing. I couldn't wear that short sleeved dress at this time of the year.

Iberia

6/3/2018 10:05:27 am

In Spain it is cold also, it's snowing..She has been called "the frozen butterfly" here...

Sandy

7/3/2018 01:13:56 am

Iberia, it always seems sunny where you are. I never see snow there. If you want to experience real, real cold come to Canada in January. Letizia looks like she is dress more for fall rather than winter.

Iberia

7/3/2018 08:50:32 pm

Sandy, I have been to the East Coast of Canada, but in August. Otherwise,In Spain it is very different the North, (No sun it rains a lot) , Center, South and the Mediterranean part, obviously Canada is very cold. I must say this winter has been very tough, we have had even -15Celsius. It is snowing in the north yet. Canada is amazing!!

Iberia

6/3/2018 07:41:31 pm

You only need to watch her when leaving, wrapped up warm. Moreover, she was in North green Spain, wet and rainy.

Sandy

8/3/2018 12:53:38 am

Iberia, we have different climates here in Canada too. I'm happy you visited. Actually the coldest temperature this winter in Toronto was
-26 degrees Celsius. We are warmer now and looking forward to Spring & Summer which can be very hot plus 30 degrees and more.

Iberia

8/3/2018 02:17:12 am

I was in Toronto!! I visited the underground city.😀....The CN Tower....I was told that temperatures are normal, even the moustaches and eyelashes get frozen... However in summer is very lively!! I am in love with Canada, I was in Quebec as well... Niagara Falls...I saw whales.....I haven't been to the West coast, though..

Sandy

9/3/2018 12:11:12 am

Wow, you have seen a lot of Canada! The West Coast is the most beautiful. Vancouver is stunning and the Rockies are breathtaking.

Patrícia

6/3/2018 02:47:44 am

Hello Elisabeth. Thank you for your good work. Letizia looks amazing. The dress is precious. It's nice to see Letizia wearing a brand like Bottega Veneta.

6/3/2018 08:45:56 am

Love the coat, not so much the dress as I didn't really like the colour.

Beata

6/3/2018 09:16:22 am

Bottega Veneta, ladies and gentleman! I guess the 'austeridad' policy does not apply today:). The dress is beautiful in a vintage sort of way, but I'm not sure this is a flattering shade on Letizia? She could perhaps jazz it up with her accessories, but in this weather and location, maybe not. I've never liked this clutch, I've always loved the pumps, and the coat is fab!

Sandy

7/3/2018 01:16:41 am

To be fair, she does wear a lot of outfits many, many times over.
More than any other royal. Maybe they felt she deserved to splurge this time. And maybe she got a discount.

Iberia

7/3/2018 08:32:07 pm

Highly likely, Sandy! Bottega Veneta has just opened up a showroom in Madrid. Leticia's stylists must have taken a gander. Everyone suspects that happens with Hugo Boss and Carolina Herrera.

Bertie

7/3/2018 10:06:52 am

That coat is gorgeous!

Bertie

7/3/2018 10:01:54 am

I think this is better than some of the tea-dresses Letizia has tried by virtue of the fact the bodice at least is fitted. It feels odd to see her persevere with these styles when close-fit tailoring is her signature look. I can't fault this one for a business like look but it seems a bit on the dour side and the black embroidery and accessories only add to the effect.

Iberia

7/3/2018 08:35:13 pm

In Spain it's just the contrary, people don't like the close tailored fit, she has been criticized for it..

Laura

7/3/2018 03:38:31 pm

Love the coat, but don't love the dress sticking out the bottom. As for the dress, I think it looks frumpy…something I've never said before about anything that Letizia has worn. While the dress has some unique details, I can't see what would make it so pricey.

Iberia

7/3/2018 08:38:09 pm

In this country we don't like the coats covering the dresses, it seems like you are naked underneath...a bit odd....Both matches as well, fullness..

Dairbhe

24/3/2018 05:29:27 am

What a lovely dress!! But for middle spring or summer..., not for a cold and rainy day in Santiago de Compostela.

Betsy Miles

2/8/2018 07:38:46 pm

I've been following/loving Letizia's outfits for years now. But Why has she worn so many white and black this year? I picture her having all these closets and that one comes first, so she grabs something in it and goes on from there😯

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