Queen Rania's Eveningwear Part 2: March 2007 - March 2009

[Humera]

Im delighted to see Rania in an Elie Saab creation after so long. Most of us remember how she almost exclusively wore his evening wear a couple of years ago. But back then Saab's gowns had a more exotic, middle eastern look with plenty of colour and rich embroidered detail (maybe that's why Rania wore them so often).
Compare that to his latest couture collection and there's quite a difference, his clothes have a more western appearance with each new collection.
Perhaps its a sign of growth as a designer or maybe he wants to reach a more international clientele.
I still love the gown Queen Rania wore at the BAMBI awards though, very glamourous, quite befitting the event.

 

[Little_star]

As fascinating as it is to compare dress designs worn by the Queen to their appearance on the runway and to others wearing them, I do wish she would commission more gowns exclusively for herself.
It's the habit of almost every European Queen, no matter if they use personal dressmakers or well-known designers, and it adds the final touch to a regal appearance. I don't mean to say that Queen Rania should dress in a more conservative fashion - she is most elegant and I love a dress like the latest Ellie Saab, but I would prefer that her designers made 'one-of-a-kind' gowns for her.

All of her thobes are unique, in that they are made specially for her. Moreover most of the dresses she wears are adjusted slightly, so ultimately the are "one of a kind".

 

[Incas]

I think there is a balance between dressing couture and being extravagant. I am sure for every post praising Rania's taste and fashion, a similar amount has been written criticizing her extravagance on clothing. If Rania had more "one of a kind", which would probably incurr more expense, there would be even more harsh words against her. If the dresses are made at cost, there would still be criticism of free-loading or other.

 

[amina1]

she has the money for it

 

[Little_star]

Another gorgeous ensemble from Rania during the Bulgarian State Visit, 03/12/2007
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/7572I.jpg

 

[dazzling]

Another gorgeous ensemble from Rania during the Bulgarian State Visit, 03/12/2007
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/7572I.jpg

The dress is "okay". I like the stones/crystals on the top part of the dress, length is nice. I thought the color was a typical combination (blue & navy/black). Thank you for the picture.

 

[Little_star]

Queen Rania's Evening Gowns of 2007

An overview of the evening dresses worn by Queen Rania throughout 2007. Please let me know if I missed any out!

1- Annual UNESCO dinner (April 2007)
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2- MET Costume Institute Benefit Gala (May 2007)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/74097371.jpg

3- Seeds of Peace Gala (May 2007)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/74096161.jpg

4- TIME Gala (May 2007)
http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/7410...8D6B6E960467FD8B861A4BC8B8552284831B75F48EF45

5- Fundraiser for orphans (May 2007)
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/2483I.jpg

6- Evening Gala in Morocco (June 2007)
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/dazzling12/57287671.jpg

7- Global Leadership Awards Dinner (October 2007)
http://www.unausa.org/atf/cf/%7B49C555AC-20C8-4B43-8483-A2D4C1808E4E%7D/Rania_homepage.jpg

8- BAMBI Awards (November 2007)
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee19/euroyals/captc3dfad38b65d4c46b7fd739418b1abc.jpg

Thank you to everyone who provided photos!

 

[agami.pearl]

the last one is wonderful
great colour for queen Rania; she looks more like a hollywood star than a queen but she looks great

 

[dazzling]

thanks Little_Star for the overview of dresses. I didnt think any of the gowns were special nor would I consider as wow except the Elie Saab gown worn to the BAMBI Awards (November 2007). The other gowns were just to plain, boring for my taste. I never liked the gown worn to the MET Costume Institute Benefit Gala (May 2007). Ive seen more beautiful gowns, short & long in the past worn by the Queen.

 

[chelsea]

Anyone noticed Rania hasn't been doing so well in the Hello magazine end of year poll for most elegant woman of the year and that she didn't feature at all in the poll for most attractive woman of the year?

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

i join dazzling opinion .exept the BAMBI gown all her gowns for 2007 were banal..i didn't like her dress during the Bulgarian State Visit,the one in morocco was ok but not suitable at all for event like festival of fes she looked out of the event to me, the other gowns are just ok nothing to do with the fabulous style and gorgeous look of QRania..and i agree with you chelsea she used to be in poll of hellomagazine during almost all the year but this year no

 

[Little_star]

She's in the Most Elegant Woman poll, although to be honest I think Rania should be glad not to feature in the Most Attractive poll- the current winners are Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera....

 

[Al_bina]

Little Star,
Thanks for the overview of Queen Rania's evening gowns!
My favourite gowns are: (1) evening gala in Morocco (June, 2007) and (2) BAMBI Awards (November, 2007). I was glad to see Queen Rania to wear Elie Saab again. The dress by Temperly (if I am not mistaken) was a good (not perfect) choice for the Moroccan visit. Although I did like the hairstyle, Queen Rania's gown for MET Costume Institute Benefit Gala (May 2007)did not impress me much.

 

[Little_star]

First Gala gown of the year- Morocco, January 2008
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/68678992.jpg

Simple, understated LBD. I liked it.

 

[Little_star]

The only full-length photo of her gown in Morocco I've come across. Unfortunately I had to decapitate Rania in the process!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/rnadom.jpg

(Hello! Magazine)

 

[salma]

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Thank´s Humera.

 

[Larzen]

The only full-length photo of her gown in Morocco I've come across. Unfortunately I had to decapitate Rania in the process!
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/rnadom.jpg

(Hello! Magazine)

the dress in morocco seems to be a RM by Roland Mouret dress

Rania
http://img231.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=58331_6kehkzc_122_71lo.jpg
Dita von Teese in a short blue RM dress
http://img206.imagevenue.com/view.p...g-Summer_2008_collection_in__07_122_178lo.jpg
Jaquetta Wheeler in a lon white RM dress
http://img148.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=58258_75556787_122_762lo.jpg

 

[Little_star]

WEF January 2008

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Thank´s Humera.

Gorgeous dress, it's a lovely colour.

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

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Thank´s Humera.

very lovely dress Rania looks sweet on it,i like it but the belt NO i don't like.

 

[Little_star]

The dress that Queen Rania wore for the Harper's Bazaar shhor reminded me of another Elie Saab dress she wore a few years ago.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/raniascans0002.jpg
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45295&d=1097298498

 

[Turkish Delight]

The dress that Queen Rania wore for the Harper's Bazaar shhor reminded me of another Elie Saab dress she wore a few years ago.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty/raniascans0002.jpg
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=45295&d=1097298498

She is wonderful!!!!!!!! Her style is wonderful! I love both of them. Her dresses are very nice ,they are dark but very nice.

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

thanks for sharing Little_star.QRania looks absolutly fabulous in both gowns i really like the Elie Saab designs inspired from Moroccan Caftans like those one queen wore i hope to see her more in sush dress they really suit her.

 

[Little_star]

13th May 2008

State visit to Brunei:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/Little_stars/Royalty 2/ZUL-IZZI_02.jpg

Love the colour and cut!

 

[Al_bina]

I had faint hope that Queen Rania would finally have an opportunity to wear another magnificent creation by Elie Saab. Well, Her Majesty seems to stop wearing these Middle Eastern themed attires with heavy embroidery. Sometimes I wonder why...
Her dress for the Brunei gala was understated, yet conveyed regal simplicity that did not need extra adornment. I like the colour and cut. The updo hairstyle matched the overall look perfectly.

 

[chelsea]

Sorry. Nice colour on her but too old for her. It is the kind of dress European royals tend to wear but not usually Rania.

 

[dazzling]

I had faint hope that Queen Rania would finally have an opportunity to wear another magnificent creation by Elie Saab. Well, Her Majesty seems to stop wearing these Middle Eastern themed attires with heavy embroidery. Sometimes I wonder why...

Could be an Elie Saab but not off the coutire runway show, custom made.

Sorry. Nice colour on her but too old for her. It is the kind of dress European royals tend to wear but not usually Rania.

Great color, great cut & style. I thought it was very flattering & elegent. Im suprised Rania went for such a dress becuase its not her style. I do agree that this fits a European Royal more, but it still is lovely on her. Nice for a change.

 

[Little_star]

I was expecting her to wear something conservative for this visit in keeping with the other female royals.

 

[Anita]

Mmm ...I'm not sure about this new gown .Not her best one .

 

[sofajr]

awful gown
bad colour, bad lines of the dress and not Ranja's style. she usually so gorgeous in evening dress, what's wrong with this one?

 

[Alisa]

I agree on all counts! Certainly not one of her better dresses.
I think on an older woman, (Queen Paola comes to mind) the dress with (better lines of course) would look really stylish.