Queen Letizia's Parisian Chic: Dior Dress Honors Olympics Host City

Queen Letizia of Spain paid a stylish tribute to the host city of the 2024 Olympics by choosing a stunning Christian Dior couture dress for Spain's reception at the Spanish Embassy in Paris on Thursday. The event served as a pre-ceremony gathering ahead of the Olympics' opening on Friday.

Letizia's choice was a sleeveless midi dress from Dior's spring 2024 couture collection. The dress featured intricate embroidery and beading, meticulously crafted to form the iconic fleur-de-lis motif on the bodice. The fleur-de-lis, a symbol deeply rooted in French history and royalty, added a touch of Parisian elegance to the royal's ensemble.

The dress's flared, full skirt continued the elaborate embroidered pattern, showcasing the precision of the embellishments. Queen Letizia's style seamlessly blended her penchant for classic silhouettes with her appreciation for modern designs and contemporary elements.

During the reception, Queen Letizia posed for photos alongside her husband, King Felipe VI of Spain, and Pilar Alegría, the minister of education, vocational training, and sports.

The Dior couture dress debuted on the runway during Paris Couture Week last January. Dior's creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, drew inspiration from midcentury aesthetics for the collection, featuring designs adorned with ornate details like embroidery, clean lines, and more.

Chiuri also paid homage to the past by incorporating moiré material, a key influence for her. In her quest to understand Dior's heritage, Chiuri said, “If we want to understand fashion, you have to understand the time when the brand was born.”

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are attracting a diverse array of dignitaries, celebrities, and athletes. The opening ceremony is anticipated to feature several A-list attendees, including a performance by Grammy-winning singer Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.

The 2024 Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, July 26, and will run until August 11.