All eyes were on Queen Consort Camilla as she walked into King Charles III’s coronation in a white gown. The gorgeous Bruce Oldfield piece features gold detailings matching those on King Charles’ robes.
Queen Consort Camilla wears a Bruce Oldfield gown to the coronation
75-year-old Queen Consort Camilla paired a Bruce Oldfield couture gown with the same necklace that Queen Elizabeth II wore to her coronation in 1953. The necklace was presented to Queen Victoria in 1858 and made by Garrad. King Charles’ investiture attire, consisted of the imperial mantel, Supertunica, royal stole, and the St. Edward’s Crown.
The Supertunica is a long gold-sleeved shimmering coat created in 1911 for Geroge V. Since then, it has been worn by several monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation. It weighs about two kilograms and is made of gold silk threads in thin and shiny gold or silver metal. However, the floral motifs and arabesque embroidery are one of the best features of the piece.
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However, one of the most interesting features was Oldfield being Princess Diana’s favorite designer. The couture designer created several designs for Charles’ first wife. Moreover, for over four decades, Oldfield has been iconic in UK’s fashion industry and has been creating designs for royalty. He also created the famous black dress Diana wore while meeting US President Reagan in 1985. “I am honored to have been asked to design such a historic gown for Her Majesty. This is the most important commission of my life. Very exciting and very special,” stated Oldfield.
Oldfield’s designs are beloved by several wealthy and powerful women across the world. Rihanna, Sienna Miller, and Joan Collins are just a few popular names on the list. His creations are also synonymous with sophisticated simplicity and have won several awards including the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1990.
