Prince William’s presence at the Earthshot Prizes has been a topic of conversation this week, generating both praise and criticism.
This exciting ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 6, in Cape Town, South Africa, and its objective is to reward initiatives that seek to solve urgent environmental problems.
Undoubtedly, it was an event of great relevance, attended by several prominent personalities such as model Heidi Klum, Billy Porter, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Winnie Harlow, among others.
Despite the importance of the event, Prince William’s attire grabbed attention, and surprisingly, not for the better.
Prince William’s Outfit for the Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony
Despite being an important event, William’s choice of attire left many of his followers a little disappointed.
For the occasion, the 42-year-old Prince of Wales opted for a vintage-style gray blazer, aligning with the sustainable trend of the awards.
He complemented his look with a light blue shirt from Ecoalf, but the choice that caused the biggest stir was his white sneakers from Purified.
While the intention behind his outfit was to reflect a commitment to sustainability, many considered it too casual and even inappropriate for an event of such magnitude.
Unlike the elegance seen in past editions, William’s image generated negative comments on social media.
Some followers did not hesitate to express that his look made him seem a little out of place, especially when compared to other more formally dressed guests.
While the mission of the Earthshot Awards is to give visibility to projects that seek a more sustainable future, Prince William’s choice of attire also reflects the complexity of fashion at high-profile events.
His choice may have disappointed some, but he remains an important symbol in the fight for a better world.
Some comments on social media:
- “Great for daytime, but somewhat underwhelming for Global Gala Prize Giving Event for something as big as Earthshot! My view!”
- “Good for him for wearing eco-friendly clothes! BUT, I’m not loving this look on him – something is off.”
- “I like William’s outfit; I think it’s cool and different, but not quite right for the event. His velvet suit would have been better.”
- “More of this for his day-to-day engagements would be perfect! For this event though it doesn’t make sense, not that it’s a huge problem.”
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