Born in England in 1875, Marie was the daughter of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia. Her grandmother was Queen Victoria. In 1893 she married Ferdinand, the Crown Prince of Romania, and moved to Romania. She was 17 years outdated.

Regardless of initially not realizing even the language, she grew to become a champion of Romanian custom and tradition and helped to deliver again the recognition of conventional people costumes, by dressing in them usually.

Previous to my journey to Romania, my solely concrete stylistic aim for 2024 was to one way or the other get my palms on a type of Prada SS24 flowing silk-strip shifts (say that 5 instances quick). Ever because the finish of strict covid quarantine, I’ve been curiously ready to see if a roaring-twenties fashion would emerge and I secretly had my hopes up that these new flowing silk Prada clothes would possibly just do that. Discovering the distinctive Twenties private fashion of Queen Marie, was simply the surprising inspiration that has me enthusiastic about dressing for a New 12 months.

Under I’ve chosen 26 items impressed by Queen Marie, the Twenties and conventional Romanian costume. I hope you get pleasure from this artistic mixture of kinds and that they maybe encourage you to create some attention-grabbing mixture of your personal! Now onto the garments.

Completely satisfied Purchasing!

Baci, Jenny

Classic Golden Thread Romanian Shirt

I really like the dramatic sleeve and mixture of colour on this vintage Romanian shirt, which might look nice with an vintage white skirt (I’ve linked one under) or modernized with a pair of denims.

Classic Pearl & Rhinestone Triple Rope Necklace

One among Queen Marie’s fashion signatures was mixing her in depth assortment of jewellery with conventional Romanian clothes. It’s an alluring and surprising juxtaposition. I really like the size and triple strand of this Twenties artwork deco meets Eighties-inspired piece.

Paul Poiret Ball Robe in Sequined Silk Crepe and Satin, circa 1925

Who wouldn’t like to put on this robe?At $31,000 am I truly anticipating anybody to buy this Paul Poiret Robe? No. Am I nonetheless including it to this checklist so we will momentarily ogle at its insane magnificence? Completely. I really like the extraordinary colour of this robe and for that reason, it appears nearer to the eye-catching conventional Romanian costume than your typical, evenly coloured silk chiffon piece from this era.

Classic Nineteen Thirties Paste Earrings

These earrings have that excellent combine of recent plus classic. The unique Nineteen Thirties paste heart has been reset in gold, and that is a part of what makes them an ideal on a regular basis earring to offer that contact of classic to a glance, with out feeling such as you simply stepped off the movie set of a interval piece.

Twenties Turquoise Blue Beaded Costume

Belief me: That is a type of unbelievable colours that make folks sit up and see if you enter a room. The depth of the colour, blended with the silk velvet and rhinestone bow will make this gown a timeless go to in your wardrobe.

Classic Romanian Hand Embroidered Shirt

This classic Romanian shirt from the Sixties has a ravishing mixture of tonal hand embroidered thread work that makes it so gorgeous. This conventional Romanian shirt, or the “ie”, as it’s known as, dates its origin all the best way again to historic instances. The symbols and motifs assist to inform a narrative particular to the wearer and previously even helped to point such specifics as age and marital standing.

Conventional Romanian Crimson and Black Striped Apron

I really like the thought of those daring stripes set towards the intricate embroidery of a conventional “ie”. A rule I attempt to observe when dressing is to decorate in contrasts. The daring and vibrant stripe of this wrapped skirt towards a fragile floral motif would make for a putting mixture.

Sixties Cream Chiffon Costume

I really like this Sixties tackle a Twenties fashion. To not point out it’s the right doppelganger for the appear and feel of the Prada 2024 silk strip clothes, however for a fraction of the price at underneath $100. I might put on it with a brief bobbed haircut and a easy little pair of nude kitten heels.

Artwork Deco Flapper Hair Piece

This piece is fantastically distinctive. I really like this unbelievable wig from the Twenties. It’s so peculiar, and I can’t resolve if it was meant to go away the clips and bobby pins in or if that’s simply the way it’s maintained it form over the previous 100 years? Nevertheless it’s form of fabulous with the pins and clips à la John Galliano for Dior fall 2009 (and a lot simpler than committing to the precise haircut).

Romanian Classic Beaded Prime

This can be a really particular piece. Not often do you see a beaded model of this conventional Romanian high. I really like the combination of vivid colourful beading on the semi-sheer base. One thing about this mix offers this high a extra fashionable really feel. I might put on with shorts in the summertime or a protracted flowing white skirt and sandals.

Artwork Deco French Crystal Tiara

We will’t discuss a Queen with out together with on the very least, a tiara (these are the official guidelines, and we should stick by them). I really like the delicacy of this Artwork Deco French Crystal Tiara. Some tiaras really feel too treasured, however I really like the marginally aged feeling of this one. For modern-day inspiration on the best way to put on a headpiece resembling this, look no additional than Mrs. Prada herself, who has donned comparable gadgets previously.

French Artwork Deco Ivory Floral Coat

This being January, I believed it was solely proper to offer you a superb classic coat among the many sea of linen tops and silk chiffon clothes. It’s uncommon to see one in such nice situation and with such vivid colours virtually leaping off the display screen! Assured to most actually elevate your deli run!

Classic Romanian People Apron

From the Banat area of Western Romania, this apron options a ravishing beaded floral motif on a colourful base with a sea of colourful threads cascading out from underneath the flowers. It’s really considered one of a sort and would deliver a lot to nearly any look. I might personally layer it over a protracted white skirt or gown.

Classic Twenties Sheer Black Silk Artwork-Deco Drop Waist Costume with Rhinestone Collar

A unbelievable gown that might simply be modernized with the precise equipment. The situation appears to be unbelievable for current for over 100 years. For the extra daring, It might be worn with a pair of brief black shorts and even underwear, and for the extra modest, with a straight black slip. Generally the design of classic items can come throughout as a bit excessive, however I really like imagining the straightforward shine of the minimally adorned rhinestone collar glittering subtly within the night time.

Chanel Strass & Fake Pearl CC Ball Station Necklace

From the pre-fall 2015 Chanel assortment, this necklace bows thoughtfully to a previous decade with out showing too costumey or old-fashioned. No flapper fashion look is sort of full with no lovely lengthy necklace and that is choice could be worn in infinite mixtures.

Bonwit Teller Mink Hat

Am I loopy for considering somebody can purchase this classic Bonwitt Teller mink hat and depart the gross sales tag on as a kind of brooch? Sure, sure I’m. Once I was strolling round Romania, I saved seeing older gents in fur hats. Whereas I don’t assist carrying new fur (actual or faux), I do get pleasure from a very good classic fur piece.

Sky Blue Classic Twenties Lace Costume

A stunningly easy Twenties lace gown within the prettiest shade of pale sky blue. I chosen this piece as a result of the colour and reduce jogged my memory of my favourite of the three Prada SS24 silk clothes. With some slight mending this piece can be good as new, and with some love and care may simply be worn for one more hundred years to come back.

Twenties Uneven Beaded Web Flapper Costume

The uneven design of this classic Twenties piece offers a ravishing modernity to this unbelievable, Twenties beaded sheer piece. I may think about carrying it simply over a pair of denims and a pair of The Row’s sheer sock flats to match.

Sophie Buhai Onyx Lengthy Boule Necklace

Whereas the standard flapper look usually consisted of a protracted strand of pearls, I really like the distinction of a protracted onyx necklace towards a cream shift gown. In case you are in search of one thing extra conventional and with nice worth, the designer additionally has a ravishing cultured pearl and sterling silver choice accessible second-hand right here.

Classic Flapper Netted Black Costume

This gown is at present up for public sale and my jaw dropped after I first noticed it (present bid $60!) I really like the fashion and drama. I used to be reminded immediately of the fantastic tulle robes from Marc Jacobs’ 2008 spring/summer time assortment. Completely gorgeous and whoever will get this one could be very fortunate!

Vintage Romanian Embroidered Shirt

A decade earlier than Matisse painted his well-known “La Shirt Roumaine,” this specific embroidered shirt was created. Matisse was extremely intrigues by the standard Romanian shirt and all through the 1940’s Matisse painted a number of portraits of Romanian girls resembling Elvira Popescu and Martha Bibesco donning comparable kinds.

Classic Romanian Skirt

One thing that appears easy to search out—a easy however properly made white skirt—can truly be fairly difficult to search out. I really like the simplicity of this conventional Romanian linen skirt, that might simply look fashionable, however has that fantastic classic trim alongside the underside edge to offer it that further particular one thing.

Vintage Hand Beaded Flapper Purse

There’s something so fashionable in regards to the mixture of those floral and stripes. I’ve by no means seen a handbag like this and for underneath $100, it’s an absolute steal. With a bit love and care it may simply be your new go-to going out purse.

Nineteen Thirties Yellow Silk Chiffon Costume

The vivid yellow of this Nineteen Thirties silk chiffon gown makes it a right away absolute knockout. Its easy magnificence jogs my memory of Michelle Williams 2006 Vera Wang Oscar gown and would look so easy with a easy sandal and simple bag in the summertime or on vacation.

Artwork Deco Cultured Pearl Necklace

A easy set of pearls is available in extra helpful than you’ll assume, and might add a sure put togetherness to essentially the most informal of appears to be like (assume easy navy sweater, denims, and a snug flat or sneaker of your alternative).

Classic Velvet and Silk Chiffon Mini Costume

One other nice instance of Sixties meets Twenties. I really like the simple simplicity of this look and might solely think about how enjoyable it might be to bop in (the Charleston, in fact). Pair with a easy, lengthy strand of pearls and an exquisite little Chanel slingback shoe and also you’re set to bop the night time away.

December

With December being the height of the vacation season, this month I’ve determined to give attention to…presents. Now earlier than you get all fussy, “That is my lunch break! I don’t need to take into consideration others!” Don’t fear, they’re primarily presents for you. As a result of in spite of everything, what’s a purchase order for oneself, if not a present? (It’s known as self-care…thanks very a lot!) And who is aware of you higher than you anyway, amirite?