Infanta Elena, Victoria Federica, and Irene Urdangarin joined former King Juan Carlos I in Paris to showcase three distinct autumn fashion looks at an awards ceremony.
The three members of the Spanish royal family accompanied the former monarch as he received the Saint-Simon Award in the French capital. The prize was awarded to King Juan Carlos I in recognition of his published memoirs.
King Juan Carlos I, who served as King of Spain from 1975 until his abdication in 2014, attended the ceremony surrounded by his eldest daughter and two of his granddaughters. Infanta Elena is the sister of King Felipe VI, while Victoria Federica is her daughter and Irene Urdangarin is the daughter of Infanta Cristina.
Infanta Elena Chooses Tweed and Bvlgari Jewelry
The most purely autumnal ensemble of the gathering belonged to Infanta Elena, who selected a long tweed coat crafted in a mixture of brown, toasted, and coppery tones. The wide-silhouette coat featured a double-breasted closure and served as the central piece of her outfit.
A large terracotta fabric flower was pinned to one of the coat lapels as a brooch, adding visual volume and a theatrical element to the classic garment.
Beneath the coat, Infanta Elena wore a high-necked blouse styled with a light floral print and ruffles, establishing a multi-layered combination of patterns and textures. The overall composition maintained a warm seasonal palette without relying on minimalist basics.
High jewelry formed a prominent feature of her appearance. Over the blouse collar, she displayed a Bvlgari Monete necklace featuring an ancient coin set in gold, paired with thinner chains to reinforce the layered effect. She completed the look with long earrings, a brown quilted handbag with a gold chain, and her blonde hair styled loose with a center parting.
Bvlgari, an Italian luxury jewelry and fashion brand founded in Rome in 1884, is renowned for its Monete line, which mounts historical coins into precious metal settings.
Victoria Federica Rewears Simorra Tweed Jacket
Victoria Federica created a layered transitional outfit built around dusty pink, burgundy, and tweed textures. Her ensemble combined romantic design elements with tailored wardrobe pieces.
The foundation of her look consisted of a sleeveless dusty pink blouse with a round neck and a cascade of large ruffles along the front. She paired the romantic blouse with high-waisted burgundy trousers featuring front pleats and a wide leg that added fluid movement to the silhouette.
Over her shoulders, Victoria Federica draped a light-toned tweed jacket by Catalan fashion brand Simorra. The garment featured subtle pink and greenish touches with a frayed finish, leaving the ruffles of the matching blouse fully visible underneath.
The tweed jacket was a recycled piece from her personal wardrobe. Victoria Federica previously wore the same jacket in March while attending the Simorra fashion show, demonstrating how a garment worn front-row during fashion week can be repurposed for early autumn weather.
She accessorized the look with brown masculine-inspired loafers and a small cognac-colored suede handbag, bringing autumn earth tones to balance the feminine ruffles. Her dark hair was worn loose with a center parting.
Simorra, a Barcelona-based fashion house established in 1978, is widely recognized for its structured tailoring and textile crafting. Victoria Federica, the daughter of Infanta Elena and Jaime de Marichalar, has established a strong presence in European fashion circles.
Irene Urdangarin Selects Spanish Checked Two Piece
Irene Urdangarin focused her outfit on geometric checks, choosing a two-piece set from the Spanish fashion label IQ Collection. From a distance, the matching design created the visual illusion of a single dress.
The ensemble combined two matching garments made from identical black and beige check fabric arranged in contrasting directions. Both items belong to the brand's Goya collection and were designed and manufactured entirely in Spain.
The upper half featured the Top Mariana, a cropped long-sleeved top with structured shoulders and diagonal check alignment. The structured shoulder line contrasted with the volume of the skirt to balance the outline. The piece originally retailed for 215 euros and is currently discounted to 150.50 euros.
The lower half consisted of the Falda Capricho Cuadros, a high-waisted midi skirt with a wide silhouette. The geometric pattern shifted direction across the skirt panels, emphasizing its volume and creating a dynamic movement. The skirt originally retailed for 320 euros and is currently on sale for 224 euros.
Irene Urdangarin added a thin light-colored belt at the waist to define the separation between the top and skirt. She wore her blonde hair pulled back in an updo and avoided bold accessories, letting the pattern and structure remain the focal point.
IQ Collection is a Madrid-based fashion label founded by Spanish designer Inés Domecq and Virginia Pozo, known for structured cuts and geometric prints. Irene Urdangarin is the daughter of Infanta Cristina and former Olympic handball player Iñaki Urdangarin.
Three Generations of Spanish Royal Fashion
The gathering in Paris presented three distinct generational interpretations of autumn wardrobe choices. From Infanta Elena's classic tweed coat, fabric brooch, and gold jewelry to Victoria Federica's layered Simorra jacket and Irene Urdangarin's tailored Spanish checks, the royal family members highlighted diverse ways to approach seasonal transitional dressing.
