CARLOTA CASIRAGHI SETS THE TONE FOR ELEGANCE IN A STRIKING YELLOW CHANEL SUIT
At official events, attention often gravitates toward key figures and the choices that shape their presence. When a look stands out in an exceptional way, it becomes a headline in its own right.
Within the impeccably choreographed calendar of the Grimaldi family, Monaco’s National Day is more than an institutional celebration: it is a ritual of identity, heritage, and style. As every November 19, the family gathers in a seamless sequence of events, from the solemn mass at Saint Nicholas Cathedral to the anticipated balcony appearance at the Prince’s Palace. And, as every year, amid the disciplined choreography of the Carabinieri Guard and the rigor of protocol, one figure proves she speaks the language of elegance with seemingly inherited ease: Charlotte Casiraghi.
This year, the daughter of Princess Caroline was not only one of the most anticipated attendees but became the visual protagonist of the day. Loyal to her longstanding relationship with Chanel one that transcends fashion and borders on family legacy Charlotte surprised with a look that, while rooted in the maison’s classic codes, revealed itself in an unexpected way: a vibrant yellow tweed suit, a shade practically unseen in her wardrobe.
The choice was anything but accidental. Against Alexandra of Hanover’s solemn black and Princess Charlene’s immaculate white, Charlotte’s yellow tweed shone with almost cinematic intensity. The fitted jacket with short lapels and matching pencil skirt evoked both Chanel’s timeless archive and a pop aesthetic unmistakably reminiscent of Clueless’ iconic yellow ensemble. A playful cultural wink that aligns perfectly with the royal’s more spontaneous, contemporary side.
But it was the XXL earrings that told the full story. Known for her almost philosophical minimalism her habitual refusal to wear earrings has become a signatura Charlotte broke with tradition by opting for sculptural gold star-shaped pieces from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection. A maximalist gesture with two clear echoes: the bold earrings Princess Caroline wore throughout the 80s and 90s, and the yellow Chanel look Penélope Cruz debuted in 2021.
The ensemble was completed with meticulous precision: sheer black tights, black patent slingback heels, and the coveted Mini 25 bag in black one of Chanel’s most sought-after pieces today. Her beauty look loose hair styled in soft waves with a side part preserved the relaxed elegance that never competes with her outfits but rather complements them with ease.
A style contrast with her sister Alexandra of Hanover was inevitable. While Charlotte embraced a vibrant reinterpretation of a classic, Alexandra opted for sobriety: a satin black dress, clean lines, and a casquette-style headpiece that balanced youthful modernity with ceremonial gravitas. A contrast that revealed two distinct style identities within the same lineage, each faithful to its own aesthetic principle.
On a day defined by tradition, Charlotte achieved the rarest feat: reinventing the classic without betraying it. With a suit that defies superstition and a jewelry gesture that breaks her own minimalism, the Monegasque royal delivered one of her most memorable fashion moments a reminder that in Monaco, style is also a form of history.