Here at Rue, Grace Kelly is one of our – and no doubt one of your – all-time favorite style icons. So in honor of her birthday, we asked our company’s toughest (read: most sentimental) fashion critics to share which of her looks they’re eternally obsessed with. Who do you agree with most?
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“I love the drama of a turban and cat-eye sunglasses! This is my favorite image of Grace, because while the accessories are so classic to her, it doesn’t play into the typical princess look you’d expect.” – Michael Boles, Men’s Buyer
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“In To Catch a Thief, Grace Kelly utters the iconic line, ‘Give up, John… Even in this light, I can tell where your eyes are looking.’ It’s made all the more smoldering by how stunning she looks in her famous Edith Head strapless gown. I can’t get over how modern it still is – I could totally see today’s starlets copy-catting it on the red carpet.” – Jillian Faulls, Executive Assistant to the President, Chief Merchandising Officer
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“The images of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier on their wedding day have always made me a little weepy! I’m in the process of planning my own wedding, and I’m constantly inspired by the details of hers. Like after the Prince cut their cake (with a sword, obvi), they gave each guest a silk box to take a slice home, so that everyone could carry away a piece of history. While I won’t be having a royal wedding, I can totally copy such a sweet idea!” – Eve Casey, Buyer, Women’s Traditional Dresses and Suits
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“Grace’s black-and-white ensemble from the Cannes Film Festival is my absolute favorite outfit of hers. Yes, she was beyond chic in every gown she put on, but in my eyes, nothing compares to this matador-inspired fashion moment on the French Rivera.” – Elizabeth Burns, Fashion Editor
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“Grace Kelly was a real-life princess – on and off the screen. This super-chic Edith Head gown from the 1955 Academy Awards (which, by the way, was the most expensive Oscars dress at the time) always stands out to me. It cemented her as a fashion icon and proved she was Hollywood royalty, too.” – Brianna Lapolla, Associate Content Editor
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“While I admire Grace Kelly’s style overall, I’d have to choose the floral midi dress she wore for the wedding scene in High Society. I mean, what girl doesn’t love a gorgeous wedding gown? Over the years, we’ve seen this look on the runways many times – the trend always reminds me of her.” – Tara Meyer, Senior Director, Brand Partnerships
By Elizabeth Burns, Fashion Editor
