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
58
Fairytale Wedding Gowns
The Jesper Hovring Spring 2012 Campaign Stars a Romantic Anne-Sofie List
57
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
55
Gypsy Princess Headwear
The Jennifer Behr AW10 Collection Revives the Headband Phase
54
Futuristic French Queen Fashion
The Chanel Cruise 2013 Catalog is Rebelliously Regal
53
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
50
Curvaceous Courtly Couture
The Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection is Fit for Royalty
49
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
46
Modern Marie-Antoinette Covers
The L'Officiel Netherlands Ice Ice Baby Editorial Plays Rough
45
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
42
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
37
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
35
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
33
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
30
Exotic Princess Fashion
The Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 Ad Campaign Stars Alejandra Alonsa
29
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
25
Punk Pop Princess Wear
Avril Lavigne's Second Attempt at Her Own Fashion Collection
24
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
21
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
17
Regal Gold-Toned Collections
The Pieces from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 Line are Princess-Like
16
Gamer Princess Dress-Up
Akuriko Angelically Cosplays the One and Only Princess Zelda
15
Radiant Royalty Gowns
The Issa Spring 2012 Collection is Perfectly Suited for a Princess
14
Chic Aristocratic Editorials
Karolina Kurkova Stars in a Regal Shoot for Vogue Italia March 2012
13
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
11
Dressed-Down Princess Fashion
Vivienne Westwood FW2010 Collection Practices Lo-Fi Glam
10
Punk-Fairytale Photoshoots
Natalie Keyser for Figaro Japan June 2012 Wears Intriguing Attire
9
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
7
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
2
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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