As one of the most fashionable royals worldwide, Jordan's Queen Rania has become a source of inspiration for fans looking to redefine their wardrobes.
The latest item she is reinventing is the leather pencil skirt, which has been a wardrobe staple for several royals. While the likes of the Duchess of Sussex often opt for seasonal colours such as maroon or forest green, which she teams with matching knitwear for a monochromatic look, Rania proved how to keep leather lighter and fresher in autumn.
Stepping out for the Desmond and Leah Toto Heritage Foundation in Cape Town, the Jordanian Queen looked chic in a caramel-coloured midi skirt with cream embroidery from Johanna Ortiz, which she teamed with a white silk blouse from Joseph featuring long sleeves and a theatrical cape detail.
Keeping her accessories neutral, Rania carried a Jacquemus handbag and finished her look with Dior gold tweed pumps that elongated her legs.
Queen Rania's love of leather
Queen Rania has numerous leather skirts in her royal rotation. For a visit to Spain alongside her husband King Abdullah II in 2015, she wore a tailored black leather pencil skirt with an ivory and black blouse by Derek Lam.
Years later, the royal proved it was still a cool-weather must-have when she opted for a cognac-brown A-line midi skirt with an ice-blue silk turtleneck blouse at the World Economic Forum in 2018.
© WireImageRoyal's statement on expensive fashion
Despite many of these items being from high-end designers, the Royal Hashemite Court previously issued a statement dismissing claims that Rania has a large budget for her wardrobe.
© Getty Images"While Her Majesty strives to represent Jordan appropriately, she is constantly careful to balance this with moderation in spending. The vast majority of Her Majesty's clothing is either loaned to her by fashion houses, presented as gifts, or purchased at preferential discounted prices. Blogs, however, base their published estimates solely on the "market value" of the clothing, creating a false and inaccurate impression," read a Facebook statement in 2019.
Rania confirmed she prefers modest clothing and is not influenced by trends during an interview with Harper's Bazaar Arabia. "I am very passionate about my work, and the clothes I wear don't have any bearing on that. I am also very mindful that I have a duty to represent my country well," she said.
"So, rather than follow the latest trends, I aim to dress in a way that reflects who I am. I find that I'm most comfortable in modest wear – partly because of my position, but mostly because it feels right for me, as a woman."
