Roberto Torretta makes his way into Queen Letizia's closet

22/3/2018

The King and Queen of Spain attended an institutional ceremony today marking the capitulations of Valladolid within the framework of 500th anniversary of the Earth's first circumnavigation by Portuguese explorer Fernando de Magallanes who organised the Spanish expedition in 1519.

Queen Letizia looked resplendent in red wearing a two-piece suit by Spanish fashion designer Roberto Torretta. It features blazer with a wide notched lapel and illusion vest closure, and boot cut trousers with a slit at the hem.

Queen Letizia wears Roberto Torretta red suit

Image source: casareal.es

The set is from the designer's Fall/Winter 2017/18 collection and marks the first piece Her Majesty has worn by the eponymous label. Born in Buenos Aires, Roberto Torretta moved to Madrid in 1972 to get acquainted with the fashion world. After decades working for other fashion houses he went solo in 1997. At present, his lines are divided into prêt-a-porter women's wear, which is presented every season on the catwalk in Madrid, a night collection and another collection of bridal gowns.

Roberto Torretta Red Pant Suit - Fall/Winter 2017/18 collection

Letizia teamed the pant suit with her Carolina Herrera 'Maysa' clutch bag and a new pair of bespoke red suede pumps by Magrit.

On her way into the Monastery of Our Lady of Prado for the ceremony, Her Majesty rugged up in her winter white belted coat which dates back to November 2010 and a matching scarf.

Image source: casareal.es

Letizia finished the outfit with her Gold & Roses Double Dagger Earrings (€2,125).

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50 Comments

Iberia

23/3/2018 07:21:46 pm

Amazing!! Finally a Spanish design!! Roberto Torreta!! In Spain we are all thrilled!! Also it seems she is wearing a shirt however it is the jacket. Elegant, modern.. It was freezing in Valladolid, in Madrid as well. This is Spain nowadays a very modern, forward-thinking country, when the homosexuals can get married, adopt children, etc...
The Queen is not an icon style, if not the resemble of the nation theese days. Sometimes better than others, but a great diplomatic work.
In red: First Spanish expedition around the world, go Spain, go red!!

Iberia

23/3/2018 10:01:29 pm

A nonsense, alongside Fernando de Magallanes, was Juan Sebastián Elcano, both circumnavigationed the Earth for the first time. Important men in history.

Sandy

23/3/2018 10:34:32 pm

The Lady in Red again! Beautiful suit in a classic style with great tailoring and some modern elements. I love the slits on the bottom of the pants. It's very modern and edgy. I want a pair. The only thing I don't like is that the pants look too long for Letizia and are touching the floor.. It must be the design because it's the same length on the model. She should wear more of Torreta's designs.

SDR

23/3/2018 11:37:33 pm

Awesome!

Laura

23/3/2018 11:39:37 pm

Well, Letizia does love her red. Smart suit, but I would have preferred a contrasting shoe and purse, perhaps in black or navy.

Sandy

24/3/2018 01:55:19 am

I agree Laura. For some reason Letizia's team overdoses on the red whenever she wears it. It's such an overpowering bright red tone too. Hard on the eyes.

edita

24/3/2018 01:34:27 am

Well, I'm not from Spain, and I don't understand what are this outfit's connections whit homosexsual rights, so all I can see is beautiful outfit (except too long pants), beautiful colours and beautiful women...

Iberia

24/3/2018 02:41:48 am

The same as when the Duchess of Cambridge wears deep green on Saint Patrick's..., and a coatdress...She represents the conservative way of a monarchy, here just the contrary, at least Letizia is vey fond of the homosexual's rights.

Dairbhe

24/3/2018 05:24:57 am

I am from Spain and I don't understand the connection with homosexual rights neither...
I like the bibrant red of the suit, but she wears too many all-red outfits lately, it gets a bit repetitive.

Iberia

24/3/2018 07:49:09 pm

It was an example , the style, Spain is not UK and its monarchy is different. For example on The Pilar day, the Hispanic day , The King and Queen don't attend a service at the church as the British royal family do at the Commonwealth. In Spain hats are not worn, mantilla either nowadays and so on...
The Queen of UK is the head of the Anglican Church, here Leonor and Sofia did their first communion in private because Spain nowadays is considered as aconfesional.
And if one is from the Basque or Catalonia won't support the Monarchy. So they don't follow neither Letizia nor her clothes.

Muttering

24/3/2018 09:22:23 pm

I agree with you. Too much red at once.
Homosexual rights are more often represented by the colours of the rainbow.

Maya

24/3/2018 03:44:42 am

I love this. I would buy this suit in a heartbeat.

Linda

24/3/2018 05:07:19 am

She looks amazing in everything she wears, a beautiful queen and representative of the country. Thank you for your blog.

Patrícia

24/3/2018 05:29:48 am

Sandy with your permission I will make your words (first comment) my own words. 🤗 Agree 100%.

Sandy

24/3/2018 10:40:07 pm

No problem, Patricia. Thank you for the support.

Iberia

24/3/2018 07:20:09 am

And Meghan Markle is wearing today the Irish flag: white, green and orange (sweater, skirt, shoes...) . If one doesn't know the history or culture of the country, you won't understand, it is a waste of time. Outfits have a meaning, not only clothes. Had she been in Catalonia or Basque Country she will don blue or green.
Máxima of the Netherlands wears orange, because they are The Oranges and so on.
They are Royal families, not style icons.

Elizabeth (Admin)

24/3/2018 06:53:57 pm

Northern Ireland (which is where Meghan & Harry visited) is part of the United Kingdom. They did not visit the Republic of Ireland which is a separate country to the United Kingdom and has a green/white/orange flag. So Meghan in fact made a faux pas with her color choice!

Laura

25/3/2018 05:47:10 am

Yes, Meghan made a major faux pas, in wearing the colours of the free state, Republic of Ireland, while she was in Northern Ireland, a part of Great Britain. She obviously has much to learn about the country where she is seeking citizenship. Harry should have known better or someone at Kensington Palace should have been advising her.

Iberia

24/3/2018 07:50:13 pm

That's very worse...Eli Elizabeth.

Iberia

24/3/2018 08:10:33 pm

Also, the most conservative people in Spain, who support Monarchy in fact, don't like a style icon if not someone as Queen Sofia, always modest , in a suit by her private seamstress Margarita Nuez, a nobody and the same hairstyle for years.

Astur

24/3/2018 10:21:29 pm

I am also from Spain.
And I am a fan not only of our Queen but also of Iberia. I love her comments.
And I follow the blog for the clothes and, mostly, for these comments at the end of each post.
Thank u all

Iberia

26/3/2018 12:38:21 am

¡Gracias, Astur!!

Sandy

24/3/2018 10:48:42 pm

Iberia, unfortunately that is what the current royal women have become -style icons. I think this was a result of Princess Diana. She set a very high standard and all the royal women that came after her feel they have to look and dress like models. If you look back to the time before she came on the scene, royal women were all frumpy and dowdy like Queen Elizabeth. They were very conservative and boring. You would never want to copy their style. That has all changed now.

Iberia

25/3/2018 05:42:06 am

Probably Sandy. When I was a child my mom used to dress me as Infantas Elena and Cristina. This Country has changed a lot. I promise!!
Diana and Charles used to spend their holliday in Spain. There are photos of William, Harry, Diana and Charles in Marivent Palace, Mallorca, with the Spanish family, they are relatives, actually.

Laura

25/3/2018 05:51:52 am

Sandy, I'm not sure that it is correct, or even kind to say that Queen Elizabeth is frumpy, dowdy and boring. Your choice of the word conservative is acceptable or even refined. For a woman who is soon going to be 92, I think she looks amazing. Would I copy her style? No, but I also wouldn't call her frumpy, dowdy or boring.

Sandy

25/3/2018 11:04:32 pm

Laura, my analysis of the Queen's style was by no means a personal attack on her as a person. I just feel her taste in clothing is frumpy, dowdy and boring. Maybe a better term would be -old fashioned? She certainly does not embrace current fashion trends or cutting edge designs. I will say she does wear some beautiful hats and some gorgeous colours.

Sandy

25/3/2018 11:08:19 pm

Iberia, Diana was my style icon back in the 80's and 90's. I would collect pictures of her in every outfit she wore. I still have them. She was amazing in my opinion. Great style, elegance and beauty. That is how I first learned of the Spanish royals. I saw vacation pictures of them and they looked like they had a very warm relationship. They must have been very sad when Diana died.

Laura

26/3/2018 12:22:03 am

Sandy, regarding your statement at 11.04.32 pm. Give me a break! You say that Queen Elizabeth doesn't embrace current fashion trends or cutting edge designs. SHE IS 92. I hope when you are in your 90s, that you are on the edge of fashion.

Iberia

26/3/2018 07:41:04 pm

Laura, QUEEN Elizabeth is amazing, in Spain she is much-esteemed.
She always is perfect. She even can ride a horse!!

Sandy

26/3/2018 10:38:11 pm

Laura, I don't appreciate your tone and personal attack. Let's keep this blog a place where we can all share our points of view in a friendly manner. Everyone is entitled to their own viewpoint and if you don't agree that is fine but let's all respect one another. I'm sorry if you felt I insulted Queen Elizabeth because I didn't mean to.

Laura

27/3/2018 05:35:22 am

Sandy, (10.38) no tone or personal attack intended. I'm just defending
my Queen Elizabeth and yes, I did feel you insulted her. You stated that a very active and dedicated woman, is frumpy, dowdy and boring. I'd say she is the most fashionable and "with it" 92 year old woman on the planet. This is a blog about Letizia and it wasn't even necessary for you to bring Queen Elizabeth into the discussion. But as you say, let's be friendly. Of course, you have a right to your opinion, but I'm not sure such a put down was required.

Sandy

27/3/2018 10:58:57 pm

Laura, it was not a put down. You are taking my words totally out of context. I stated the Queen's CLOTHES and STYLE are frumpy, dowdy etc. And I think that has always been the case even in her younger years. As an example, she hasn't changed her hairstyle 80 years. She herself would state fashion is not her priority because duty to the nation comes above all else. And maybe other Queens should follow her example. I don't know where you got the idea I was insulting her personality, dedication or character. Please read the comments carefully and don't take them so seriously. Have a great day and let's not have any hard feelings going forward..

Iberia

28/3/2018 12:56:20 am

Yo tengo el mismo sentimiento cuando vosotras criticais a Letizia y a mi pais.

Laura

28/3/2018 01:56:13 am

Sandy, Amen and yes, let's not have any hard feelings going forward. I do respectfully disagree that Queen Elizabeth was frumpy, dowdy and boring even in her youth. I have numerous books about her and in her younger years I thought she was very stylish and always appropriate for the occasion. But not everyone has the same tastes and obviously you and others might think differently. As for her hairstyle, well she hasn't quite had the same one for 80 years, starting at age 12. But she found one she liked and stayed with it. Anna Wintour, the head of Vogue since 1988, and a style maven, has had her trademark, pageboy bob, since the age of 14. So she is an example of someone not changing a hairstyle that works for her. We know that Anna is far from frumpy, dowdy and boring.

Sandy

2/4/2018 09:48:22 pm

Laura, you're right. I do recall some beautiful outfits Queen Elizabeth wore in her younger years. I have to take back some of my words and say she was quite stylish back in the 1950's and 1960's. She was always elegant and refined. And she had a great figure and was fit and trim. I guess I was comparing her to Princess Diana who was hard to compete with in the style department. And I will say her wedding dress was one of the best I have ever seen on a royal woman- just beautiful!!

Iberia

24/3/2018 10:18:27 pm

She wears red because it's the colour of Spain, not because the homosexuals.. Right wing people in Spain is thrilled.. I quit

Muttering

26/3/2018 01:28:37 am

Please don't quit Iberia. Your comments are always interesting. This is a good place for the exchange of views but none of it is intended to be personal. I can't speak for others but I visit the site because I admire Letizia and her dress sense so much and I enjoy reading your perspective on her choices and learning about Spanish views. I think it's possible to admire her without loving every single item she wears.

Iberia

26/3/2018 07:33:50 pm

Thanks Muttering!! I don't like all her outfits either. Only that I see some points. For instance, time ago someone asked about hats at church. In Spain hats are not worn.
The British Royal Family is so picturesque because that brings tourism, and it's good for the Country. If I am wrong, please correct me!!
I also struggle with my English!!
A hug!!

Stephie

25/3/2018 01:39:39 pm

My feeling is that the suit is too busy and would have worked better on Queen Letizia if the trousers were a slim cut, such as she usually wears so well. To have both the boot cut with slits and the illusion vest is a bit overwhelming, especially for someone petite like the Queen. Similarly, the huge white scarf in the last two photos overwhelms the lovely white coat.

Iberia

26/3/2018 11:52:36 pm

Have you seen Mathilde of Belgium in the musketeers boots in maroon and mini skirt??
Mon dieu !!
https://appreciationofbootednewswomen.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-queen-in-thigh-high-boots.html

Iberia

27/3/2018 08:02:16 pm

http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/03/the-mary-foundation-received-award-from.html?m=1

And Mary of Denmark owns a pair also.

Beata

27/3/2018 06:34:17 am

Regarding the outfit, I totally agree, like Patricia, with Sandy’s first comment. As for the meaning of red in Letizia’s wardrobe, I think she wears it, because she likes it and knows it’s a powerful colour that suits and flatters her. She certainly didn’t wear on the day her husband became king, and yes she has worn it both in Barcelona and the Basque country

Iberia

28/3/2018 12:03:39 am

I don't think so Beata. I am from the Basque Country where we don't even speak Spanish if not Euskera.Wearing red would be a diplomatic issue, let alone mixed with yellow.
As in Catalonia where Català is spoken. She wore red last time because the independentism and was very critisazed.
You don't know Spain.

Iberia

28/3/2018 12:21:31 am

Beata How many times has Letizia visited Basque Country?? Probably only one!! and wore white, the same as when her husband became king. Red in Basque Country would be an insult.

Andalucía

28/3/2018 06:34:29 am

Also, can you tell me what is the colour of Spain in the Olympics or football (soccer)?? RED!!
For sure, I am a Spaniard too!!

Nuria

28/3/2018 06:56:14 am

You must be kidding!! The Queen of Spain in the Basque Country or Catalonia?? Please, read the news!!

Susie

27/3/2018 02:46:10 pm

Love this blog, love Queen Letizia's clothes. The late wonderful Catherine Walker designed a similar jacket with waistcoat effect. Wouldn't it have been great if blogs were around when The Princess of Wales was wearing her beautiful creations.

Sandy

28/3/2018 01:01:44 am

Susie, I would have been the first one to sign up for Princess Di blogs. She was so amazing not only as a style icon but as an extraordinary human being.

Iberia

28/3/2018 12:36:21 am

Y esto ya lo digo en español, porque me siento en inferioridad de condiciones hablando un idioma que no es el mío en un blog que es de la reina de mi pais. Lo siento Elizabeth, pero no sé como hay gente que tiene la osadía de hablar de un país que ni siquiera ha visitado. Yo no podría. Me despido, un saludo. Tienes un blog genial, pero la gente no quiere aprender, si no llevar la razón. Que sigan prguntandose sobre los sombreros, los pantalones en la iglesia católica y demás detalles de este país que es muy variado.
Un saludo.

Bertie

6/4/2018 12:53:01 am

Such a strange trouser suit, I'm struggling to get on board with trousers that reach the floor -- all I can think of is the ruined hems! The suit fabric has a lot of drape in it so it kind of spans the divide between a soft dress and suit tailoring. I'm not sure the result works, it might look better in an evening context perhaps. Despite my quibbles I think Letizia wears it well and kudos to her for testing her style boundaries.

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