On October 15, 2025, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene inaugurated the new headquarters of the Société Monégasque de l’Électricité et du Gaz (SMEG), now officially named “Immeuble SMEG.” The ceremony took place in the presence of Thomas Battaglione, CEO of SMEG, as well as members of the Princely Government.
Rising over ten floors and covering a total surface area of 12,000 m², this modern building represents a significant milestone in the company’s history, as SMEG celebrates its 135th anniversary this year. It will house SMEG’s teams, private tenants, and several government departments. SMEG, which united the SME and SMG companies in 1976, has been distributing electricity and gas in the Principality of Monaco since the late 19th century.
Maybe bland pantsuits for women are on trend this year?? If so, I do not care for the trend, nor for the oversized suit and completely buttoned-up blouse on Charlene. Her hair style is nice, however.
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reminds me when princess kako wore a similar suit. Such a style looks overwheming for slender ladies but Charlene wore it best.
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The pants are too baggy, the jacket is not so bad, but still on the larger side. I realize its fashion, but doesn't appeal to me. Regardless she looks lovely. Her hair styled in this way looks fabulous, soft and natural.
ردحذفA la rigueur je trouve la veste correcte mais avec cette veste je n'imagine absolument pas ce pantalon trop large.
ردحذفDear beautiful Charlene, with your large existing wardrobe and funds to buy new, why have you chosen this ill fitting bland suit? Pic 2 shows poor fit of jacket, as if it belongs to some other person, and several pics show poor fit of trousers. It could have been a little softened with a better top eg white tshirt scoop neck - but overall just a really poor fit, and a shapeless suit by MaxMara. Actually the trousers may work alone, but not with this jacket.
ردحذفfrom cropped trousers in heels to baggy flow gliding trousers in flat shoes. this suit is swallowing Charlene
ردحذفPrincess Charlene looks stunning with poised elegance. Some may say the jacket is too big, but it fits Charlene better than the model's photo. Love the shoes and the simplicity of the look. Chrisp white blouse so much better than those fussy big bow blouses. No one does it better than Charlene.
ردحذفI expected the typical "too big", "too baggy" comments. I think she looks great. This is what is in style now. It is another style than has cycled back into fashion from the past. I think her shoes are perfect with the trousers. She still looks feminine in this menswear inspired outfit which is key.
حذفThe “typical” too big too baggy comments come because the suit is … well how else to say it … too big and too baggy.
حذفJust because something is in style doesn’t mean it’s good to wear. Too big, too baggy, too bad.
حذفI am not a fan of these baggy trousers, but the ensemble still looks good on the princess, even the drab colour enhances her delicate complexion.
ردحذف🌞Virginia
Personally I would not wear these trousers. However just a matter of taste, and I would NOT criticize them, if that is the look she wanted to have on that occasion. I am sure it is quite well accepted in these days. She looked good !
ردحذفModèle élégant mais je pense qu’il ne lui convient pas ; aurait-elle minci depuis quelque temps ?
ردحذفYes she mixes white with a sort of beige like I said the other day when Princess Catherine wore a pantsuit in caramel color mixed with a white blouse. The pants are too wide and the jackets too, but this is fashion and the princesses and queens wear what is fashion whether we like it or not. And we may like burgundy or bottle green better for the blouse you will not see it on catwalks because the green pantsuits are worn with green blouses and the burgundy pantsuits are worn with burgundy blouses or sweaters.
ردحذفI cannot wear these wide pantsuits because I am too short and women of my age and length who insist to wear it look like walking boxes. I am trying to wear fashionable clothes too but there are always things I leave for others who are much taller than I am.
J aime beaucoup l allure et élégance de Charlène
ردحذفFroufrou
Non …
ردحذفCette tenue est peu flatteuse pour la princesse.
Il est vrai que j’avais souhaité qu’elle arborât un pantalon plus large et long la dernière fois.
Mais je n’avais pas du tout cette idée en tête. Cette tenue est informe. De plus, le port de la chemise blanche, fermée ainsi, est peu flatteur.
Ces derniers temps, la princesse nous a habitués à mieux.
Néanmoins, elle a veillé à bien harmoniser les couleurs. Chose que j’apprécie.
-Astrid.
I would love to see Princess Charlene in the beige RM suit recently worn by Princess of Wales. That style would be perfect on her. I can’t imagine anyone benefitting from this type of styling. I think Princess Charlene suit the longer length trouser with a smaller width.
ردحذفLowri.
To me, the suit is wearing the Princess and not the other way around.
ردحذفI like her collared shirt buttoned up under a suit jacket. I am the one who keeps lamenting the untidy appearance of collared shirts not closed, just tucked somehow under the jacket (this is especially Duchess of E. terrain). So I appreciate very much the pure, clean and orderly lines Charlene prefers in this case too. This way, each component gets its part without interfering with the others. - Same applies to her hairstyle - she has very thin hair and instead of fluffing it up, she just accommodates it into a style that is, in my eyes, perfect for her face - here again: clean and pure lines. I also like the jacket with its "airy" appearance, not too big, just airy - looks so nice on her. Here the good news stop, because the trousers are really a bit too big.
ردحذفI don't share your opinion about collars. Just as gentlemen wear their collars open for less formal occasions, women can as well. In other words, I don't put buttoning every button in the same category as using a belt if you have visible belt loops. In this case, buttoning the top button is a formal touch to an unstructured suit. I like the juxtaposition. There are many times that a more casual vibe is what is called for and the top button(s) should not be buttoned. We all have our own personal style, likes and dislikes. I personally don't find pockets on jackets as offensive as some people do. It is about the overall look, not the single detail for me.
حذفStunning!
ردحذفMESH
Very baggy jacket plus neat trousers is possible. Baggy trousers plus neat jacket is possible. But baggy jacket and baggy trousers will always look like a mistake.
ردحذفI guess whoever thinks this jacket is too big has not lived through the eightees, remember the shoulder fillings ladies used to wear? LOL
ردحذفI think she looks amazing. She could add a touch of color, perhaps in the form of a stylish handbag.
Lisa
Yes Lisa. During the 80s I've worn blouses and jackets with big shoulder fillings. Lucky in those days I was younger and thinner than now. The broader shoulders were not a problem. Everybody wore broader shoulders in those days.Sometimes the shoulder pads were really big. If you wore a blouse or a dress with broad shoulder pads, you had always difficulties to find a coat or a jacket that was broad enough to wear on top of the blouse or dress. When I am thinking back on those days we were really walking closets. Shoulder pads on shoulder pads, we looked funny.
حذف@Lisa I have been thinking the same thing. I suspect most, if not all, of the commenters here lived through the 80's and enjoyed the fashion from that era. Maybe it is selective memory? Just because we might not want to wear these styles now doesn't mean they shouldn't be worn by younger generations. We had our time, they are having theirs.
حذفShe looks lovely, though I prefer a more feminine look versus a suit inspired by a man’s suit.
ردحذفMarlène Dietrich wore wide pants and she was a beloved female singer during the second WW. In the collections of some designers the wide pants are labelled Marlène pants. They are considered as feminine.
حذفOoh, I like this suit on Charlene.
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The blazer is to oversized to these wide pants. A simple top/sweater to these pants or straight trousers to this blazer would have been so much nicer in my eyes. So yes to both pieces, but not together.
ردحذفLike the color of this suit.
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