Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is a stylish woman with a penchant for bold blocky colours, floral patterns and power suits – she always favours striking over subtle, though she does tend to typically stick to these styles. However, the 48-year-old still manages to surprise and impress us with her outfits, and her outfit from the presentation of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize on Monday, 3 November is no exception.
© SPA/dana press/ShutterstockAs identified by royal style blogger @royal.fashion.daily on Instagram, the future Queen of Sweden opted for the 'Madelyn' sequinned backless maxi dress in a stunning leopard print from Scandinavian brand Malina, which blends Mediterranean design influences with that classic Scandi sophistication. Her dress is the perfect pick for a glamorous occasion such as a prize presentation, where the spotlight will be on her – it's eye-catching, memorable and still in line with the ceremony's black-tie dress code while also pushing the boundaries.
© SPA/dana press/ShutterstockIt's always exciting to see the Swedish royal championing local designers, something that she has become especially known for doing over the years. Crown Princess Victoria always opts for pieces with a classically feminine silhouette but a bold print that showcases a bit of personality. Leopard print, a striking design that symbolises the confidence and independence that she embodies as a modern royal, is a perfect addition to her string of recent sartorial successes.
© Fredrik Sandberg/TT/ShutterstockTo round off her ensemble, she brought out a small black clutch from Jimmy Choo, her black patent leather pumps from European royal favourite Gianvito Rossi, and a pair of chain-like earrings from Lalique, with the monochrome accessories allowing the dress' boldness to shine. As someone who writes about royal style every day, I think this is one of the 48-year-old's most adventurous and daring outfits of the year, and serves as a fabulous reminder that Crown Princess Victoria is one of the most fashion-forward figures of contemporary royal style.
Oriona Robb, luxury stylist with over two decades of experience in the fashion industry, is also a fan of the look, saying: "Crown Princess Victoria’s backless dress is a striking departure from her usual sartorial vocabulary. She often embraces bold colour, but this lively, graphic pattern, paired with the unexpected open-back detail, signals a fresh confidence and a willingness to experiment. It’s playful yet controlled, balancing royal refinement with a modern, fashion-forward edge that feels excitingly left field for her."
Crown Princess Victoria's style
Typically, the future Queen of Sweden can be spotted in a gorgeous floral number, or one of her many power suits: like Queen Letizia of Spain, she's a master of finding the best high-street pieces, often stepping out in Zara, but is also a major advocate for Scandinavian brands, with her fondness for Nordic designers over the years putting a series of exciting new names in the spotlight.
