By Lucy Caulkett-
Victoria Beckham, Richard Quinn and Sarah Burton(pictured) for Alexander McQueen are among the designers to create an array of new looks inspired by the Queen, to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
As part of the celebration of 70 years of the Queen’s reign, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine held a fashion shoot in the historic setting of the Tower of London.
In the first ever fashion shoot at the Tower of London, a loyal court of leading British designers pay sartorial tribute to the Queen with looks inspired by her timeless elegance.
Ms Beckham, 48, told the magazine: “For this historic shoot, we wanted to honour Her Majesty with a traditionally regal colour, so I reimagined an autumn/winter ’22 runway look in a rich purple shade.
“A sequinned dress forms the base of the outfit, sitting underneath a delicate, fine knit that is wrapped around the body, distorting the shine of the sequins to give a truly refined aesthetic, fit for a Queen.”
The cover of the magazine’s Platinum Jubilee celebratory issue also features British model Kukua Williams wearing a Richard Quinn design inspired by royal style.
Ms Quinn, 32, said: “The Queen once wore an amazing matching hat and coat in acid green, with patent black shoes – to me, that’s daring and subversive.
“So I wanted this Tudor mini-dress at the Tower of London. It’s a play on the royal look – crystals, silk duchesse satin, a little crinoline and then a bit of latex.”
The black structured body features large off the shoulder sleeves with a silk crystal inset, giving way to a crinoline yellow floral patterned mini skirt, paired with matching tights and long black gloves.
Other designers featured in the shoot included Victoria and royal wedding dress designer Sarah Burton.
Image:British model Kukua Williams wearing a Sarah Burton design
Victoria’s gown was a sleek regal affair – an all purple slim fitting, long sleeve, neck dress.
The designer said: ‘For this historic shoot, we wanted to honour Her Majesty with a traditionally regal colour, so I reimagined an A/W 22 runway look in a rich purple shade.
Victoria Beckham designed a purple dress with a ‘truly refined aesthetic’ which she said was ‘fit for a Queen’
Victoria Beckham designed a purple dress with a ‘truly refined aesthetic’ which she said was ‘fit for a Queen’
‘A sequined dress forms the base of the outfit, sitting underneath a delicate, fine knit that is wrapped around the body, distorting the shine of the sequins to give a truly refined aesthetic, fit for a Queen.’
Meanwhile Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen created a flamboyant striking frock in ruby red with skirt full of ruffles, puff sleeves and a thick black belt pinching in the middle.
Sarah said: ‘The red rose is quintessentially feminine and timelessly beautiful – a symbol of romance, passion and love.
‘It is also resilient and strong; there is a power and a dignity to this queen of flowers
It comes as the Queen announced she will use her Platinum Jubilee to emphasise national unity, sending members of her family to all four corners of the realm.
The monarch has agreed for senior members of the Royal Family to visit the nations of the United Kingdom over the extended bank holiday weekend in June.