Duchess Sophie played into this spring’s biggest, boldest trend with a joy-inducing maximalist fashion moment. Banishing the greys and neutrals of a seasonally-depressive winter, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore an ebullient paisley maxi dress from Lexy London on the second day of her official visit to Kenya. At a meeting with women peacebuilders in Wajir, north-east Kenya, Duchess Sophie spoke of “community resilience” in the region, which faces significant instability in its climate and access to resources. She sat barefoot in a circle with the women, her cheerful dress brightening the conversation that could otherwise feel very heavy.
For the visit, Duchess Sophie chose Lexy London’s Deborah dress in Wild Meadow, described by the brand as “a bright and multi coloured summery print.” The design is crafted “for effortless styling, allowing you to simply slip it on and go.” The Duchess of Edinburgh paired the dress with neutral espadrille wedges and coordinating, simple drop earrings for an uncomplicated outfit. An easy hero piece, like this bold paisley dress, makes the maximalist trend feel accessible and wearable.
