Queen Elizabeth made her first ever visit to London Fashion Week today (February 20). The video shows the 91-year-old monarch arriving for a catwalk show during a surprise visit. The monarch appeared at ease at the event, even sitting beside and chatting with American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who wore her trademark sunglasses. She wore an Angela Kelly pale blue tweed dress and jacket detailed with tiny aquamarine Swarovski crystals along with formal black gloves.
The queen has maintained an active schedule even though her husband Prince Philip, who is 96, has decided to step back from the spotlight and public events. She attended the event to present the first Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Richard Quinn, a recent fashion graduate of Central Saint Martins. He was chosen by the British Fashion Council. Quinn started his own fashion label in 2016 and has been turning heads with his unusual and provocative designs. His most talked about outfit was a decorated green motorcycle helmet with a dark visor along with black and white polka dot leggings and a gauzy top with different size dots.
Showing an additional support for the British Fashion Industry with this new award, the Queen said, “From the tweed of the Hebrides to Nottingham lace, and of course Carnaby Street, our fashion industry has been renowned for outstanding craftsmanship for many years, and continues to produce world-class textiles and cutting edge, practical designs.”
