Yahoo Lifestyle Queen Letizia of Spain Marries Classic Little Black Dress With Distressed Details in H&M for the Royal Theater’s New Season Opening in Madrid
Queen Letizia of Spain returned to her sartorial subdued elegance with her own spin on the classic little black on Monday. The royal attended the opening of the 2024-25 season of the Royal Theater in Madrid, wearing a classic ensemble with a sustainable bent.
For the occasion, Queen Letizia wore a black midi dress from H&M’s 2018 conscious collection. The dress featured elements of distressed design, with certain fabric appliqués on the bodice and skirt of the piece.
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The dress also featured a V-neckline and thick straps with a flared skirt and classic silhouette. Queen Letizia opted to accessorize her look with gold accents, including certain accessories and her chosen footwear.
The royal wore a pair of sandals with a slight heel, courtesy of Aquazzura. She also carried a metallic gold clutch by Magrit to complete her look. As for jewelry, she wore a pair of hoop earrings.
Queen Letizia’s dress was featured among the selections in H&M’s Conscious Exclusive collection, which included pieces for the spring and fall.
In 2023, the Swedish fashion retailer reported 25 percent recycled textiles among its apparel, with aims to double that number by 2030. “That means that we need to work on making sure that we have really attractive quality for the customers, the relevant pieces, but also that our customers can be confident that they are sourced in a responsible way, that we work on our ambitious climate goals to make sure that shopping with H&M is being part of making the transformation over time to a more sustainable fashion future,” said chief executive officer Daniel Ervér in a call with investors following the release of the Swedish retailer’s annual results last March.
As for Queen Letizia, the royal has a penchant for wearing classic pieces and staple wardrobe selections, along with adding a few surprises with contemporary designs for certain occasions. The H&M little black dress, while highlighting sustainability, also marks a certain return-to-form for the royal.
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