Her Majesty Queen Letizia chose a design by Ana Locking for the gala dinner held at the Royal Palace in Madrid on the occasion of the official visit of the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A setting of maximum institutional representation that turned the dress into a statement of contemporary identity within classic protocol.

The piece, made of midnight blue silk, reinterprets the traditional gala dress in a contemporary and architectural language. The cut-out openings on the shoulders and neckline introduce tension and modernity to the silhouette, while the wide opening in the skirt adds movement and verticality. Dozens of hand-embroidered pearls of different sizes create a sculptural and luminous effect that dialogues with ornamental heritage without sacrificing a bold aesthetic.

The look was completed with the sash of the Portuguese Order of Christ and the iconic Cartier tiara, creating a sophisticated contrast between historical tradition and contemporary design. The international press highlighted it as one of the Queen’s most striking and daring outfits, consolidating the firm’s ability to introduce an innovative look in contexts of maximum formality.

Stylist: Eva Fernández.