Varying from the prim and proper cliche of nobility, this update to pretty princess pictorials brings monarchical to the next level.
The notion of excess that comes with aristocracy allows for playfulness in fashion editorials and design. From flowing luxurious silks to headpieces that sparkle with jewels, fashion comes alive with imaginative exuberance.
Inventive professionals of design and print have taken it one step further by toying with extravagant variations of monarchical role play. This is achieved through divergence from the classic played-out version of princess to create new genres of aristocratic fashion. Royalty is enhanced with distinguishing attributes from various cultures and sub-cultures to result in modern twists to regal lavishness.
From Grecian gowns to punk fairytale looks, it is evident that fashion is curtsying to the monarchical opulence that continues to reign supreme.
60 Pretty Princess Pictorials
From Majestic Fairytale Fashion to Punk Monarchical Variations:
Alexandra Serrano — Jul 12, 2012 — Fashion
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Majestic Fairytale Fashion
Sarah Burton's Debut Alexander McQueen SS11 Collection
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Fairytale Wedding Gowns
The Jesper Hovring Spring 2012 Campaign Stars a Romantic Anne-Sofie List
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Queenly Nomad Editorials
The Grazia UK June 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Regal Marcelina Sowa
56
Pretty Princess Duds
The Miu Miu Pre-Spring 2012 Collection is Feminine and Fun
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Gypsy Princess Headwear
The Jennifer Behr AW10 Collection Revives the Headband Phase
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Futuristic French Queen Fashion
The Chanel Cruise 2013 Catalog is Rebelliously Regal
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Woodland Princess Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar Romania ‘Solaris' Shoot
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Pocahontas Pretty
Native American Fashion
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Fairytale Queen Fashion
The Iris Van Herpen 2012 Collection is Fantastically Royal
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Curvaceous Courtly Couture
The Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection is Fit for Royalty
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Darkly Regal Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'The Baroness' Editorial Stars a Somber Mila
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UPDATE: Disney Princess Gown Collection Unveiled
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Grecian Princess Wedding Gowns
The Jenny Packham Spring 2012 Bridal Collection is Softly Pretty
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Modern Marie-Antoinette Covers
The L'Officiel Netherlands Ice Ice Baby Editorial Plays Rough
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Tattooed Pin-Up Princesses
'Inked 08' by Adrian Katzianka Features an Badass 50's Pin Up Girl
44
Persian Princess Portraits
The 'Seduction of Mata-Hari' is Exotic and Alluring
43
Punk Princess Photo Shoots
The Zara TRF May 2011 Lookbook Makes Girly Grunge Look Gorgeous
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Warrior Princess Wardrobes
The Herve Leger Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Sharp and Chic
41
Romantic Equestrian Fashion
The Dior Spring Couture 2010 Line is Fit for Royalty
40
Fanciful Baroque Editorials
'Lunatic Dreams' by Maciej Bernas Channels a Victorian Era
39
Voluptuous Gown Editorials
The Vogue Hellas Grand Ball Spread is About Holiday Parties
38
Grown-Up Princess Pictorials
The Sweet Factory Design Scene Exclusive is Whimsically Girly
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Teen Takes On Fairy Tales
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens in "Sleeping Beauty"
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Pretty Princess Wedding Gowns
The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Bridal Collection is Magical
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70s Princess Shoots
Eniko Mihalik August 2011 Harpers Bazaar Turkey Spread is Sohpisticated
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Royally Clashing Spreads
The Seductive Gravure Magazine Summer 2012 'Fatal Confession' Editorial
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Modern Monarchy Editorials
The i-D Magazine Spring 2012 Edition Features Macabre Queens
32
Dress-Up Princess Fashion
The Meadham Kirchoff 2010 London Fashion Week Show
31
Night Princess Pictorials
The Amica Magazine November 2011 Issue Features a Derek Kettela Shoot
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Exotic Princess Fashion
The Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Ad Campaign Stars Alejandra Alonsa
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Silver-Haired Queen Photoshoots
The Ground Magazine 'The Throne' Editorial Stars Tabea Koebach
28
Flamboyant Princess Fashion
The Constance Jablonski Numero Editorial is Vibrantly Funky
27
Flirty Princess Frocks
Collette Dinnigan Resort 2011 Collection Ups the Color in Your Wardrobe
26
Regal Punk Lookbooks
The Gemma Kahng FW 2012 Collection is Ornamental and Rebellious
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Punk Pop Princess Wear
Avril Lavigne's Second Attempt at Her Own Fashion Collection
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Icy Princess Fashion
The Oscar de la Renta's Fall 2012 Runway Features Frosty Looks
23
Punk Rock Princess Portraits
The Karmen Pedaru Interview Magazine August 2011 Shoot is Edgy
22
Princess-Like Beauty Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Sortilege' Editorial Stars a Fresh-Faced Lada
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Magnificent Monarchy Editorials
The Ground Magazine Photoshoot is Overly Ornate
20
Paper Bag Princess Pictorials
Howitzweissbach's Bold Lookbook is Titled 'High Class Robbery'
19
Punk Parisian Princess Fashion
Chanel Cruise 2013 Collection Channels a Modern Marie Antoinette
18
Sleeping Bag Princesses
Iekeliene Stange AvantGarde Magazine Editorial Features Couture Covers
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Regal Gold-Toned Collections
The Pieces from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Line are Princess-Like
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Gamer Princess Dress-Up
Akuriko Angelically Cosplays the One and Only Princess Zelda
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Radiant Royalty Gowns
The Issa Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Suited for a Princess
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Chic Aristocratic Editorials
Karolina Kurkova Stars in a Regal Shoot for Vogue Italia March 2012
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Glacial Queen Shoots
Eniko Mihalik and Terry Richardson Play with Snow for Harper's Bazaar
12
Swan Princess Fashion
The Samuel Cirnansck FW12 Collection Features Fairy Tale Looks
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Dressed-Down Princess Fashion
Vivienne Westwood FW2010 Collection Practices Lo-Fi Glam
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Punk-Fairytale Photoshoots
Natalie Keyser for Figaro Japan June 2012 Wears Intriguing Attire
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Dapper Monarchical Captures
Windsor Dressing by Tom Munro Rekindles a Love Affair
8
Warrior Princess Fashion
The Sass & Bide L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Show
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Rapunzel-Themed Photoshoots
The Stefan Dani Snapshots are Reminiscent of Folk Tales
6
Nerdy Princess Muffs
Keep Warm & Chic with the Star Wars-Inspired Le Fille 'Leia' Earmuffs
5
Couture Fairytale Footwear
Christian Louboutin Glass Slipper Celebrates Disney's Beloved Princess
4
Ivory Princess Beauty Looks
The Zippora Seven Vogue Japan is Romantic and Ethereal
3
Precious Princess Ensembles
Valentino Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Pleases at Paris Haute Couture
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Paperbag Princess Fashion
The Scott Ramsay Kyle Collection for Slashstroke Magazine
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Posh Princess Pictorials
Victoria Beckham for Vogue India
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Quirky Color-Blocked Catwalks
The Something Else FW 2012 Collection is Electric and Youthful
Ethereal Architectural Catwalks
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Asian Comic-Inspired Editorials
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Curvaceous Courtly Couture
The Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection is Fit for Royalty
Frolicking Park Photoshoots
The Nastya Kusakina by Jens Ingvarsson is Pretty and Youthful
Reflective Fashion Ads
The Stradivarius Summer 2012 Campaign Stars a Vibrant Siri Tollerod
Couture Beach Bum Captures
The Madame Figaro 'Tee-Shirt Show' Editorial Stars Siri Crafoord
Sun-Kissed Blonde Beautorials
The Crystal Glynn Modelco Campaign is Fresh-Faced
Sad Song-Inspired Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'MacArthur Park' Stars Savannah DiMarco
Creepy Double-Take Campaigns
The Dominika Naziebty Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Conceptual
80s Swimwear Shoots
The Ruling Shapes Vogue Russia Editorial Stars Britt Maren
Grassy Grunge Lookbooks
The MANIAMANIA Fall 2012 Lookbook is Heavily Accessorized
60s Film Noir Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Glam Factor' Editorial is Dramatically Retro
Sophisticated Grunge Photoshoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue ‘Chill Time' Editorial is Slig
Pioneer-Themed Editorials
The Daphne Groeneveld i-D Magazine Cover Shoot is Rustically Regal
Desert Matador Editorials
The Flair April 2012 Shoot Stars the Exotic Ben Grimes Viort
Persian Princess Portraits
The 'Seduction of Mata-Hari' is Exotic and Alluring
Culture-Clashing Fashion
The Alice and Olivia FW 2012 is Eclectic and Colorful
Glamorous Greaser Editorials
The Vogue Hellas 'Cadillac Woman' Photoshoot Stars Anastasia Perraki
Eccentric Heiress Editorials
The Patricia van der Vliet by Alice Rosati is Stylishly Aimless
Victorian Lingerie Lookbooks
The Chantal Thomass FW12 Catalog is Seductively Sapphic
23 Magritte-Inspired Creations
From Surrealist Summer Photoshoots to Bold Bowling Hat Interiors
Quixotically Patterned Editorials
Vision Quest by Peter Lindbergh for Vogue Us March 2012
Ethereal Wet-Haired Editorials
The FGR 'The Woman in White' Photoshoot Stars Angelic Magdalena F
Risque 50s-Inspired Fashion
The Aymeline Valade Fat Magazine Editorial is Darkly Feminine
Old Hollywood Glamor Shoots
Scarlett Johansson Stars on the Cover of Vogue US May 2012
Eclectic Couture Swimwear
The ELLE France 'Sea Beaux, Sea Stars!' Editorial Stars Shannan Click
Retro Street Photoshoots
The Vogue UK June 2012 'London Calling' Editorial Features Urban Hubs
Statuesque Accessory Advertorials
The Heaven Tanudiredja Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Campaign is Artful
Elegantly Risque Editorials
The Vogue Mexico April 2012 Cover Shoot Stars Ginta Lapina
Regal Old Republic Shoots
The Vogue Netherlands April 2012 Editorial is Majestic and Otherworldy
Classic Clean-Lined Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar 'Spain Cruza la Linea' Editorial Stars Liya Kebede
Surreal Sapphic Photoshoots
The Lisa Maree 2013 Lookbook is Dramatically Set on Stage
Metallic Hair Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Metal Heart' Photoshoot Stars Alexandra Martynova
Somber Rocker Shoots
The Fashion Gone Rogue Chloe Editorial is Dark and Moody
Customized Disney Princess Kicks
Etsy User 'Creativity in the Making' Hand Paints TOMS Shoes
Southern French Frocks
The Temperley London Resort 2013 Collection is Classy and Elegant
Shocked Sprightly Shoots
FOS by Fenia Labropoulou Stars a Spring-Embracing Paulina Nierodzic
Euphoric Ethereal Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Turkey April 2012 Photoshoot Stars Ada Wrze
Modern Monarchy Editorials
The i-D Magazine Spring 2012 Edition Features Macabre Queens
School Clique Styles
The Topshop High 2012 Lookbook is Ready to Hit the Books
Smoking Femme Fatale Photoshoots
The DEW Issue 5 Editorial Stars a Cinematic Klara Krukenberg
Olympic-Inspired Makeup Ads
The NK 'The Beauty Games' Campaign is Patriotically Sporty
Luxe Lace Runways
The Somarta Fall 2012 Collection is Delicately Feminine
Retro Greasy-Haired Captures
The Viktoria Costa SCMP Style Magazine Editorial is Colorful
Glamorized Tribal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Look, But Don't Touch' Shoot Stars Farah Holt
Foreboding Darkroom Shoots
Felicity Jones Stars in an Editorial for Vogue Italia March 2012
Gowned Fantasy Editorials
The WSJ Magazine 'Dream Weavers' Photoshoot Stars Stella Tenant
Punchy Geometric Shawls
The Louisa Parris Scarf Collection Two is Inspired by San Francisco
Soft-Hued Beauty Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Pastel Spring' Photoshoot is Colorfully Quirky
Darkly Shimmering Fashion
The Sapto Djojokartiko 2012 Lookbook is Romantically Gothic
Ethereal Explorer Editorials
The FGR 'To The Edge of the World' Photoshoot Stars Kat Cordts
Fiercely Floral Collaborations
The DVF for Current/Elliot Collection is Summery and Feminine
Maidenly Riverside Editorials
The Above Live Magazine Spring 2012 Photoshoot is Pure and Feminine
Icy Princess Fashion
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Classic Clashing Catalogs
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Elegant Eastern Fashion
Zach Posen Fall 2012 Showcases Beautiful Asian Influences
Gothic Grunge Ensemble Detailing
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Serene Sleeping Campaigns
The Forget Me Not FW 2012 Collection is Whimsical and Soft
Muted Pastel Catwalks
The Lisa Ho FW 2012 Collection is Both Feminine and Masculine
Gritty Tousled Hair Shoots
The Nina Savic Noir Editorial is Full of Mysterious Shadows
Broken Image Fashion Ads
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Casually Angelic Captures
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High-Fashion Cinderella Slippers
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Edgy Animalistic Shoots
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Inflated Crown Accessories
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