Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the UK's prime minister. The former leader of the Labour Party officially drew the curtains on his tenure on Monday morning, which ended 14 years of Conservative Party rule.
Naturally, public attention began to hurriedly swirl around the headline-hitting news which puts the future of the government into question. So, while the political parties hash it out amongst themselves, here at H! Fashion, we thought we'd seize the moment to look back on Victoria Starmer's top style moments. (You know, the truly important stuff.)
The wardrobe of Keir Starmer’s wife has never failed to impress. Not one to miss out on thematic dressing (red very much dominates Victoria’s wardrobe), Britain’s former 'First Lady' has mastered the art of political-chic styling.
© GC ImagesConsidering her work as a private NHS occupational health worker, it comes as little surprise that her wardrobe is precision personified. From iridescent longline gowns to crimson shirt dresses, the 52-year-old’s archive is a lesson in understated dressing. However, simplicity doesn’t negate style, as Victoria has proven time and time again.
Often spotted hand-in-hand with Keir whether frequenting the local polling station or gracing the scene at Buckingham Palace, Victoria has consistently made a case for minimalism à la mode, marrying both high fashion and high street pieces on the reg.
Edeline Lee, Veja, ME+EM and Needle & Thread are just a handful of timeless, royal-approved brands championed by Victoria, who faced the challenge of executing chic yet ironically conservative outfits as a top Labour lady.
Without further ado, discover the haute highlights of Mrs Starmer’s wardrobe below.
Victoria Starmer's best fashion moments:
© GC ImagesPolka Perfection
Victoria graced the scene in polka dots at Edeline Lee's London Fashion Week September 2024 show. A long-standing champion of the British-Canadian designer's work, Victoria dazzled on the front row alongside fashion heavyweight Caroline Rush CBE.
© GettyScarlet Style
Keeping on-theme with her husband's political colour palette, Victoria has a penchant for debuting rosy red looks in public. From crimson flutter sleeve frocks to crisp shirt dresses, Victoria's wardrobe certainly isn't short of a striking crimson outfit - and this Edeline Lee option remains an H! Fashion favourite.
© WPA Pool,GettyAll That Glitters
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a State Banquet for Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and Keir and Victoria made quite the elegant couple as they made their way to Buckingham Palace. For the bash, Victoria slipped into Needle & Thread's resplendent Heart Lattice Ankle Gown, featuring a snow white hue and caped detailing.
© AnadoluOff-Duty Olive
Now she has emerged from the trenches of political discourse, Victoria can enjoy a more casual wardrobe. While her occasionwear arsenal is peppered in pieces by Needle & Thread and Edeline Lee, Victoria has enjoyed a more low-key look over the past two years, including this serenely-hued olive coat ensemble.
© Jeff Moore - PA ImagesHaute High Street
Embraced by her husband during a watch part for the results of the 2024 General Election, Victoria dazzled in ME+EM's clean-cut Tweed Short Sleeve Crop Jacket in white, coolly layered over a sleek cami top and teamed with some navy trousers.
© Getty ImagesFirst Lady in Red
Touching down at 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election victory on July 5, 2024, Victoria joined her husband Keir to greet fans outside the famed British postcode. Once again proving her unmatched sartorial prowess, Victoria looked to her favourite high street label ME+EM for the milestone moment, opting for the brand’s Contrast Stitch Midi Dress featuring elegant stitching running across the waist and slit cap sleeves for a modern finish.
© Simon Stacpoole/OffsideSixties Shift
Back in 2022, Victoria and Keir took their place in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. Victoria platformed a Sixties-inspired shift dress, featuring a sleeveless silhouette and a coral hue.
© Gareth CattermoleStole The Show
Victoria 'stole' the show (sorry) back in 2022 when she and Keir attended The Sun's Who Cares Wins Awards 2022. Opting for a lustrous blossom pink palette over her default red, the 50-year-old radiated Golden Age glamour, accessorising with a white stole and a co-ordinating clutch bag.
