On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands officially opened the Cooking from the Fridge exhibition at the Bonnefanten Museum in Maastricht. The exhibition brings together artworks acquired over the past 30 years for the collections of Bonnefanten, SCHUNCK in Heerlen and Het Domein in Sittard.
The exhibition marks the occasion of Stijn Huijts's departure as director of Bonnefanten. He previously held the same position at SCHUNCK and Het Domein. For Cooking from the Fridge, 27 guest curators from the Netherlands and abroad were invited to curate an exhibition drawing on the collections of the three museums.
On this occasion, Queen Máxima wore a new ensemble by Natan, comprising a top, a wool cape jacket and a matching skirt. Her hat was designed by Jolanda.
No, just no to the turban hat. It makes Maxima look like she wrapped her hair in a towel after showering. The rest of the outfit is fine, and I like the color, but the turban hat ruins it.
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Couldnot agree more
DeleteMy thoughts as well
DeleteI like it.
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DeleteQuite the contrary. The turban is reminiscent of some of the most elegant woman in the world : Farah Dina. Elizabeth Taylor, Grace of Monaco and the extraordinary Sheikha Moza of Qatar.
DeleteMy thoughts exactly! She’s forgotten to take the towel from her head after washing her hair. Otherwise the colour is very nice.
DeleteYup, absolutely agree. While some turbans might look elegant, this one looks too heavy. And it is so out of our time.
DeleteMich erinnert der Turban leider an Chemo-Therapie,das war sicher nicht der beabsichtigte Effekt. Kleid und Cape in blau tres chic.
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@09:14, I am with you. Those who associate a turban with shower could learn a little bit by having a look at: https://hatalk.com/classic-hat-styles-the-turban/ . I mean, you don't have to love it, but, especially in a fashion blog, it would be quite useful at least to know what you are looking at. And "out of our time": highly appreciated, our time is not that attractive, or is it.
DeleteI knew this to be Natan as I recall Queen Mathilde wearing a gorgeous yellow version of this design. A few differences, apart from the color. Queen Maxima has gone for a longer sleeve and straighter skirt, whereas Queen Mathilde went for a more A-Line skirt.
ReplyDeleteI love QM headwear it’s reminiscent of Grace Kelly.
Lowri.
Nice dress and coat. I do not like the turban.Looks like Q.M.just comes out og the shower.
ReplyDeleteQuel look époustouflant ; son turban la flatte beaucoup plus que quand elle porte de grands chapeaux !
ReplyDeleteHad to look it up but I love the word ‘époustouflant’. KRB
DeleteHello Anon 06:47
DeleteYes, it is a nice French word.
In English, one of the translations you could give it would be “extraordinary”.
Perfect hat for a bad hair day. Others may think it's the best outfit she worn but it's a no from me
ReplyDeleteNot my favorite look.
ReplyDeleteThe same for me ! the least I can say ...
DeleteAgain, an ill fitting Natan + ugly turban. The color is nice but not in season, plus it washes her out.
ReplyDeleteWe really don’t have seasons for certain colours in Europe. It’s an individual choice.
DeleteI am not a great fan of the turban style hat but otherwise, what a lovely outfit. The colour is lovely, the cape coat is beautiful and the pencil skirt flattering and not too tight. (it’s Natan so we have to allow for the fit of the too it being perfect!) Bag, gloves, shoes all spot on. Queen Maxima at her best
ReplyDeleteI love the turbant , and the complete outfit is so elegant and charming.
ReplyDeleteShe looks stunning, I don't normally like turbans, but I like this one! Her outfit looks stunning, imo the fit is perfect. Love the ensemble, she looks stylish and elegant. The color is sublime. Love the color of her gloves, shoes and clutch. Not sure what earrings she is wearing.
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DeletePossibly the worst thing she's ever worn.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad because she's pretty but most of the time her clothing is poorly chosen, over the top and ill fitted.
Janet
At first I thought I was seeing the gorgeous and always elegant Sheika Mozah in the thumbnail--but then I realized it was not her--she was always a treat to see as her fashion sense was so fabulous. But, sadly she has stepped back from much of public life now that her son is Emir of Qatar. Anyway, I have very mixed feelings about this ensemble from Queen Maxima. The color is beautiful but the turban...a complete no from me. The dress is lovely but and the cape is beautiful but the turban needs to go back Natan. I do like that Maxima chose to wear nude heels with this blue ensemble rather wear the same color from head to toe. Finally given Maxima's love of jewelry I am surprised she decided to leave a brooch or a string of pearls at the palace.
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I think she looks great.
ReplyDeleteI think Maxima looks much better in strong colours !!
ReplyDeleteThe outfit is nice, extremely luxurious that's for sure. The hat makes old, totally out of date.
ReplyDeleteCarmen Miranda!!!
ReplyDeleteOh non ! La tenue bleu pâle ne lui va pas au teint. Quant au turban, n’en parlons pas. C’est limite ridicule on dirait qu’elle sort de sa douche. Lady Di avait porté une fois un turban mais assorti d’un chapeau, cela lui allait parfaitement bien grâce à l’ajout du chapeau, ça donnait un air moderne.
ReplyDeleteMais là NON!!
I think she was afraid to get a cold head in the fridge..,
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I like this. Very refreshing among all these dark colors lately. I can imagine the turban is not appreciated by many, but it was fashion in the 50s-60s. Like so many styles from this period maybe this hat type is coming back too.
ReplyDeleteAmong the comments I read that somebody thought the hat was by Natan too, which is not true. Read the text under photo number 7 where it written that the hat is made by Jolanda, a Dutch hatmaker probably. Somebody else who wrote that the light blue (which looks more like a water blue to me) doesn't go with Queen Maxima's teint. Queen Maxima is looking bronzed almost during the whole year now. How is this beautiful light blue color not matching her teint ? On the Dutch royalty websites I saw pictures where the skirt and top by Natan were presented with a beautiful short jacket and not with the cape. This must be Queen Maxima's own choice. She and her daughters have many capes in different colors, which they are wearing during the autumn-winter period.
She is a bit overdressed I would say, just a tad haha
ReplyDeleteAgree !! Over the top as usual !!
DeleteShe always wears a hat to openings. I appreciate this continued tradition.
DeleteThis is a beautiful outfit on Maxima. The colour is heavenly. The dress is gorgeous. I’m not a fan of turbans on women and would have preferred a brimmed hat but apart from that, this is a knockout outfit right down to her shoes.
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