Princess Charlene of Monaco Dazzles In Disco-Themed Jumpsuit
Groove is in the heart, and in the case of Princess Charlene of Monaco, in the jumpsuit as well.
The Monegasque monarch went all in on embracing the disco theme for this year’s Rose Ball (or, as its known in Monaco’s official language of French, Bal de la Rose), which featured a headlining performance from musical icon Gloria Gaynor.
Charlene, 46, donned a long-sleeved, wide-legged Elie Saab jumpsuit festooned with golden sequins for the event on Sunday, accessorizing with dramatic drop earrings for even more sparkle. The annual bash, chaired by Princess Caroline, was held this year at Salle des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo, and is a fundraiser for the Princess Grace Foundation, which helps young performers get their start. The American-born Princess Grace herself founded the charity event in 1954. True to its name, the Rose Ball’s decor always features plenty of roses, the deceased royal’s favorite flower.
According to an official statement, shoe design legend Christian Louboutin was given free reign over the event’s artistic direction, swapping his usual focus on soles for soul and transforming the venue into a disco wonderland for the 800 or so invited guests. Drag queens Shangela and Chad Michaels also attended in outfits paying tribute to disco legends Cher and Donna Summer, adding to the festivities.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Rose Ball 2024.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images
For her first visit to the event in a decade, Princess Charlene took in Gaynor’s performance of her classic hit songs “I Will Survive” and “Never Can Say Goodbye.” Princess Charlene's husband, Prince Albert, was at her side at the groovy party, though his ensemble was significantly less shimmery than Charlene's: He paired a classic black tuxedo with a red bow tie.
According to a royal fashion fan account, Charlene’s attention-grabbing human disco ball look was originally designed with a coordinating cape, also covered in sequins, which the royal chose to leave off her ensemble for the event over the weekend.
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