Do we remember when Carla Bruni conquered the British press during his state visit to the United Kingdom in 2008?

As soon as they arrived, the tabloids have had no eyes than for her. On the covers of all newspapers, an avalanche of superlatives and endless praise: “Carlamania” had begun. At his side, the president’s husband seemed almost in the background. Dressed with a gray mouse suit of Christian Diorthe haughty ex-Modella immediately seduced the British, who went to compare her to Lady Diana and Jackie Kennedy. But it seemed that Carla Bruni had that something more. An extra touch of mystery. Perhaps more sober, but equally formidable elegance.

Kate Middleton, for the first time in Dior, welcomes Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron with one outfit which pays homage to French fashion

The princess of Wales has chosen a ensemble composed of a cipria pink bar jacket and a tulle skirt of the same nuance. Queen Camilla instead opted for a dress that can be right considered her favorite of the season

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And he knew exactly what he was doing. «I knew that the queen liked that we wore hat, gloves, black or white, but also that it was not an obligation. So I wore a gray dress, gloves and hat. And I think it was noticed. After all, France is the country of elegance, “he confided to Le Parisien in June 2022.

Carla Bruni et le Prince Philip.
Carla Bruni et le Prince Philip.Anwar Hussein

The Daily Mirrorconquered, he even wrote in an editorial that Nicolas Sarkozy could have returned … “As long as accompanied by his wife Carla”. The Daily Mailequally enthusiastic, he described it as a “First Lady Chic” and said it had been “the only topic of conversation” during the visit, dedicating them no less than six pages, as well as the first page.

The Daily Telegraph He commented: “If we had to be seduced by someone, we would like to be seduced by her.” Again on the front page. And this sentence summarizes the general mood: “Sarkozy is trying to seduce us, but we love Carla”.

Kate Middleton who with one dress only shows loyalty to his heart designer (that of his wedding dress) and celebrates French fashion

Wales princess for the banquet in honor of President Emmanuel Macron has worn a Cape Dress Red designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy. Cape effect also for Brigitte Macron’s blue dress while Queen Camilla was blank. The colors are those that unite the French flag and that of the United Kingdom

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Kate Middleton Cape Dress Red Givenchy Sarah Burton

The snapshots of the Franco -Italian – more than sixty in all – have completely put political analyzes completely shaded. The British press seemed unanimous: the real star of this state visit was not the president, but his wife. THE’Independent He summarized the general impression with a pungent phrase: “Mr. Sarkozy can present himself as a visionary president … but he is his wife who has his eyes on the future”.

His perfect complete Dior made such an impression that the singer decided to wear it again for an equally exceptional ceremony: on the evening of the reopening of the notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, on December 7, 2024. There are some details: the belt around the life remained black, replaced the bag with a large lady dior, added a pair of black lace effect tights and took off the tamobourin grey.

In London in 2008, Carla Bruni perfectly master the codes of diplomacy through style. A First Lady French in all its splendor.

Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni et Nicolas Sarkozy Entrent Dans Notre-Dame de Paris, the 7th of the 2024.Ludovic Marin/Pool/AFP

Source: Vanity Fair

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