News about Dries Van Noten

Queen Letizia of Spain wore an embroidered Dries Van Noten black suit as she and her husband King Felipe opened a building in Barcelona today. The royal, 51, opted for a double breasted jacket with padded shoulders and cigarette trousers, which she paired with Carolina Herrerea slingbacks that popped with a red heart. The Spanish royal, who is renowned for her style, went for oversized gold earrings, also from Carolina Herrerea, and a Carolina Herrerea bag, as she approached the Puig Company's second tower.

The royals wear this cold-weather staple in a variety of styles, both function and fashion. Any may bemoaning the classic padded jacket's frumpy silhouette, but the royals have given it the seal of approval. As Princess Charlene told us in Burberry just a few days ago at a charity football match, it can be worn long. Or, it can be adorned with crystals from Blumarine for Princess Madeleine. Or it can be bold and vibrant like Princess Kate's red jacket from Perfect Moment.

The happy couple enjoyed the vibrant Christmas atmosphere at the Frauenkirche in Dresden. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer joined Philippe, 63, and Mathilde (pictured left and right), 50, for the fun-filled ride (see inset). The group was caught enjoying a festive drink together.

CHARLOTTE LEVY: When my mother pulled me into Marks & Spencer to try on its frumpy jeans or mumsy dresses in horrible prints and fabrics, I would roll my eyes. To me, M&S clothes were for middle-aged women or older, and there was no way I would have been seen wearing them. And it had been the case up to recently. Despite this season, M&S has become one of my favorite places to buy clothes. And no, it's not just me; my social media pages are brimming with young people raving about their M&S purchases.

The Belgian royal, 50, stayed at a Groenendaal school in Merksem, where she read to a class of children who seemed engrossed in the tale, but didn't appear to be aware that they were in the presence of a royal. The Queen, who was celebrating her husband's tenth year on the throne this week, was welcomed by a sea of Belgian flags waving by the children, who were all wrapped up warm in the chilly weather.

The Belgian Queen, 50, looked elegant and beamed as she and her husband, 63, arrived in Brussels at the Palace of Fine Arts. The royal couple wore black pumps, glittering drop earrings, and a black patent clutch bag, as she marched with her husband who was dressed in military regalia.

Princess Elisabeth (pictured), the eldest daughter of King Phillippe and Queen Mathilde and heir to the Belgian throne, is currently studying History and Politics at Oxford University. The 22-year-old royal put on a chic display as she posed in her new portraits. In the snaps, Elisabeth posed elegantly embroidered mesh top from Dries Van Noten with a pair of black trousers, which were posted on Belgian Royal Palace's official X account (formerly called Twitter).

Rihanna has posted: tiny purses are missing. [Insert dramatic gavel slam here] On October 9, the Fenty Beauty founder was seen enjoying dinner in New York City clutching a massive red clutch that could even double as a duffle. Covenant bag was impossible to miss as the mother of two children arrived on the runway wearing a grey Dries Van Noten coat, black Balenciaga "pantaboots," Gucci sunglasses, and a diamond necklace. Rihanna stuffed the overstuffed pouch under one arm without having a top handle to grab or slip over the shoulder, causing us to wonder what on earth was hiding inside. Did she stash a week's worth of takeout from the restaurant she dined at?(If so, it's our kind of meal prep). Maybe the singer went on a pre-dinner shopping spree to find some new 'fits for her two-month-old son Riot, or maybe she wore a hoodie to prevent stains on her fancy wool coat. All three options are logical, especially because they are made from a bag of the same size.

Rihanna, the nine-time Grammy winner, looked as chic as ever in a long black coat and thigh-high boots when stepping out to dinner in New York City on Monday evening. All attention was on the Diamonds' 35-year-old designer as she strutted to her car wearing a $2,335 charcoal grey Dries Van Noten jacket and a pair of Balenciaga boots after grabbing a bite to eat with friends. The Fenty Beauty founder's sophisticated ensemble was complete with a diamond necklace and a large red tote bag, which she kept tucked under her left arm from her Bottega Veneta bag. She smacked a shiny brown lip gloss and bronzer on her naturally high cheekbones, giving her a sun-kissed glow for makeup. In loose waves, the mother-of-two's swollen brunette hair cascaded down her shoulders as she spent a rare night away from her two children and her partner A$AP Rocky.

Even if spring is in full bloom in the United Kingdom right now, it is also coat weather, but on planet fashion, spring is in full swing. Bold prints!Bright colour!Ruffles!Fringing! In a fresh style mood, the new-season collections are hitting the shops and ushering in a new style mood. Now is the time to put on those jumpers and dive into spring's hot trends. They include sunset hues, statement stripes, double denim, lime, splashy blooms instead of ditsy florals, peplum, fringing, and sports luxe looks, from left to right.

Liz Jones says she has always borrowed clothes for big events in the past. The writer, who was ruled out of attending her sister's funeral, did not need an outfit. Prada's only appropriate outfit is a black pencil skirt and matching jacket. ILLUSTRATION: Tom Peake at Meiklejohn. Liz Goddess (lizjonesgoddess.com) or stalk her @lizjonesgoddess.com.