The film Grace de Monaco by Olivier Dahan with Nicole Kidman will be the occasion to (re) discover the destiny of Grace Kelly , American actress who became princess and icon of fashion of an epoch and of an age, a style.
The fetish actress of Alfred Hitchcock was the perfect embodiment of the Hollywood style combined with the look of a girl of good family. A mixture that will seduce Prince Rainier III of Monaco and all the hearts of the Monegasques.
What characterized his elegance and his princely look: the twin-set or belted dress accessorized with a necklace of pearl or a knotted scarf . For shoes, the Gucci moccasins were his preference.
Grace Kelly's favorite colors: emerald green and pastel yellow . The colors she has often worn in Dior, a brand of haute couture of which she was a big fan. During her official outings, she often wore the woolen tailor of the house.
3 iconic and almost inaccessible pieces:
The Hermes Kelly Handbag
Fashion accessory Kelly is recognizable among a thousand. Perfect line and perfect cut , it represents the elegance of the Princess of Monaco.
Grace Kelly wore this Hermes bag for the first time in Alfred Hitchcock's film The Hand to the Collar .
But it was in 1956 that he became famous. Indeed, descending from her plane Grace Kelly hides her pregnancy (not yet revealed to the press) placing the Hermes bag on her belly. Hermes then decides to change the name of the bag and name it Kelly . Certainly the most famous and expensive it-bag in the world.
The Gucci Flora Scarf
This silk square with floral decoration is directly inspired by the scarf offered to Grace Kelly in 1966 by Rodolpho Gucci, the son of the designer Guccio Gucci.
It is also the heiress of the royal family of Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi who for several years has represented the Gucci house and this magnificent scarf.
A beautiful tribute to her grandmother Grace Kelly.
Grace Kelly's Engagement Ring by Cartier
For their engagement, Prince Rainier III of Monaco offered this magnificent Cartier ring to Grace Kelly.
This jewelery is made of a diamond of emerald size of 10.47 carats , to which are added two other diamonds of baguette size. A gem!
3 inspired pieces:
The Montblanc Princess Grace Collection by Monaco
This collection of Montblanc jewelery is directly inspired by this photograph of Conan Howell , taken during the filming of The Swan .
Montblanc's Grace de Monaco collection is made up of silver, elegant and chic watches , just like the princess.
The Empire Grace lingerie collection
For spring-summer 2014, the imprint brand lingerie Empreinte specializes in generous breasts, created the collection "Grace".
The models of lingerie are delicate and ultra feminine , all at prices still accessible.`
Approximately 150 € for a set of lingerie.
The "Grace K" handbag from Kartell
Designed by the Italian Georgiana Zappieri , in tribute to Grace Kelly , this handbag Kartell plastic bucket can be worn both day and evening.
Its price, € 180, makes the "Grace K" of Kartell much more accessible than the Kelly of Hermes.
You will also find it in black and white colors
