Queen Letizia shone again, but this time without the need for large tiaras or excesses. At the gala dinner hosted by President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan, the Queen opted for an elegant and functional look that balanced diplomacy and style.
She chose a black and white Carolina Herrera jewel dress, a design she had previously worn in 2022 at the Princess of Asturias Awards, and which now resurfaced with the same impact as it did then.
The dress, from the Fall-Winter 2018 collection, is one of those timeless pieces. The bodice is adorned with small flowers embroidered with sequins and beads, paired with a black midi skirt that drapes flawlessly and adds a touch of volume. The contrast of textures makes it special, and it takes on a new life in Letizia.
She paired it with black Magrit patent leather pumps, which were lower than usual—a sensible choice considering her foot discomfort.
The jewelry complemented the ensemble’s understated style. No ostentatious pieces, just her Australian pearl earrings and the Coreterno ring she wears almost daily. A complete success, especially considering that after dinner, the Queen and the King attended a concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
What I like about this choice is that it shows Letizia understands the power of repetition. It’s not about simply launching something new; it’s about knowing how to revive pieces with history and adapt them to the present.