According to fashion journalist Josine Droogendijk, this is precisely the kind of choice that distinguishes Máxima. She does not choose the easy answer; she chooses a statement. That requires courage, especially on an evening when diplomatic tensions run high and every step is analyzed. Yet Máxima did it with visible ease and self-confidence.
Fashion diplomacy with a long tradition
Royal women and heads of state have been using clothing as a diplomatic instrument for centuries. From Queen Elizabeth II to Jacqueline Kennedy: the choice of a particular color, designer, or style always carries a message. Máxima fits seamlessly into that tradition, but adds her own character to it. Her choices are rarely one-dimensional. She combines style with substance, beauty with meaning. That is where her strength lies as a public figure on the world stage.
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