5 unforgettable princesses and why everyone loves them From Cleopatra to Diana Spencer, royal style and beauty are destined to last forever

There was a time when style was the most honest representation of power or of belonging to a certain social class, and I think it's fair to say that for a long-time fashion has suffered from a strong fascination, or obsession, for the clothes worn in royal courts. Just think of the sumptuous collection of Vivienne Westwood for her fall-winter 1995, or the baroque haute couture autumn-winter designed by John Galliano in 2008 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Christian Dior, up to the Resort 2013 collection of Chanel, presented at the Palace of Versailles, the location also chosen by Dior for his show in March 2021. An enchantment that has victimized even the coolest TV series of recent years, such as the recent Bridgerton, to name one, which has made the fashion of the court the exciting ground for the development of its plot.

Skirts, flounces, corsets, diamonds, tiaras, jewels, precious stones, shoes in silk, crystal, exotic leathers. And more hats, lace, feathers, bright colors, long capes. From the Roman Empire to the Ancien Régime with Marie Antoinette, the ante-litteram influencer, up to the super chatted Royal Family, fashion, and court style, for centuries far from the modern concept of less is more, have been the silent backgrounds of incredible stories, enclosed within castle walls and high hedges of flower gardens, where the dress code followed a single directive: the spectacularity of one's look. 

And even though through the ages the royal allure has been cleaned up by making chic-minimalism an essential point of its DNA, it has never lost that seductive element, which continues to capture the curious and indiscreet gaze of the common passer-by. After all, we have all at least once played the role of a princesses. They, able to enchant with a dress, excite with a jewel, amaze to the point of shock for a sporty look and a sneaker. But still women who choose fashion to tell their own story to live, a bit like each of us. As Yves Saint Laurent would say "Fashion fades, style is eternal". That's why nss G-Club decided to tell you about 5 timeless and unforgettable princesses/royals who marked the evolution of style and chic; the most beloved fashion (almost) queens of all time, whose charm is destined to live forever.

Cleopatra

Raven-colored cin bob, straight bangs, silky skin, feline eyes and graphic eyeliner. For better or worse, this is how we all imagine Cleopatra, queen of ancient Egypt and woman of legendary charm, one of the most famous female figures of all time, made immortal by both history and the silver screen. But above all, a true guru of beauty routines, which still today continue to inspire thanks to her natural remedies and beauty secrets. Probably if the Empress of North Africa had been born in the 21st century, she would have been a hit with YouTube tutorials, millions of views and just as many IG followers. From the bath in donkey's milk to soften the skin, to the ancestral technique of sugar for epilation, today better known as sugaring, to cupping for facial treatment, of which our Cleopatra was a real addict. Even the most modern skincare techniques find their origins in the Egyptian culture in BC renowned for its avant-garde. The iconic sovereign delighted in testing the most diverse treatments, such as purifying masks based on clay and chalk, or grape and honey to darken the skin, but also sesame seed oil, linseed oil, castor oil, olive oil and almond oil to soften and perfume the epidermis.

Among her most iconic looks we remember the multicolor flounced dress worn at the 2016 Met Gala, designed by Gucci, but also the boho-chic style dress by Giambattista Valli shown for her wedding to Dimitri Rassam in 2019. For Charlotte, as well as for her extraordinary grandmother, fashion is a game and experimentation through which to grapple with vintage references and archival masterpieces (like the Yves Saint Laurent mini jumpsuit shown at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival). Charlotte is undoubtedly a model of coolness in full French allure, great at mixing couture, unisex, denim, 80s references and minimalist punk, without ever missing a beat. Contributor for major international magazines, philanthropist, philosophy enthusiast and occasional model, Charlotte is undoubtedly on the list of the most beloved royals of all time, thanks to her timeless appeal and her soul of a true it-royal-girl.