Meghan, a goddess in blue awarded for her foundation’s efforts

The 2021 of Christopher John Rogers had ended with the award Designer of the Year for women’s fashion CFDA – Council of Fashion Designer of America while 2022 was inaugurated with an email from Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex wanted a dress of hers for the wedding ceremony NAACP Awardsthe prize organized annually by National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for their commitment to the world of art and entertainment.

The dukes received the President’s Award for the results achieved since their foundation Archewell. For this special occasion Meghan wore a four-layer silk Greek goddess one shoulder dress and a chiffon bust with a rather bold slit, a slight train. Harry wore a created tuxedo instead Ozwald Boatenga British designer born in London of Ghanaian parents with tailoring in Savile Row.

“I was immediately struck by her warmth and in general by her behavior, her sense of tranquility and self-confidence,” Rogers confided to Vogue “We quickly dwelt on this idea of ​​revelation since it hadn’t been seen for a while.” The last public appearance was in fact for another gala, the Health To Freedomfor which she chose a Hollywood dress by Carolina Herrera which caused much discussion.

Rogers’ imagined dress for this circumstance demonstrates some measure even though it is perfect for a celebrity red carpet. The designer calls both the aesthetic that mixes pop references with the culture of Louisiana, the state in which he grew up, “pragmatic glamor“. He is well known for the use he makes of color applied to the silhouettes of his creations already appreciated by him Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Adele And Rihanna.

Here a lot has been played on blue, presented in four shades. The one of the body of the suit Rogers calls it Cunningham Bluea tribute to the cobalt jacket worn by New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham.