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Several hotels (and one very special fine jewelry flagship) pay tribute to Grace Kelly through their gorgeous interiors .

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How four face masks are providing support—and jobs—to out-of-work theater artists.

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The Monégasque specialty you'll want to introduce to your dinner party repertoire. 

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Meet the Princess Grace Award winning designers in this new edition of our "Sunday Spotlight."

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Our series explores the most meaningful relationships Grace Kelly formed throughout her life.

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Princess Grace's Philanthropic legacy and the origins of The Princess Grace Foundation - USA.

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Princess Grace definitely knew how to throw a legendary fête.

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Patron of the arts, prominent figure of Parisian salons, literary muse, American. The life of Alice, Princess of Monaco, is gilded with legend.

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Discover Hermès' most elusive variations--and the lucky individuals who own them.

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Our roundup will have you rethinking the classic stone.

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It's still a few months away, but the theme--sustainability, without sacrificing an ounce of style--has been established.

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Monaco’s Most Magical Evening

As we eagerly await the next Bal de la Rose, we look back on a few of our favorites from recent years.



Every March in Monte-Carlo, the incomparable allure of Monaco is distilled into one jaw-droppingly lavish evening: the Bal de la Rose. Introduced by none other than Princess Grace herself in 1954, it marks the commencement of Monaco’s party season. Today the event is overseen by Princess Grace’s daughter HRH Princess Caroline. The occasion attracts the well-heeled to celebrate in style inside the Sporting Monte-Carlo’s beautiful Salle des Étoiles, all the while benefiting a central pillar of Princess Grace’s legacy: the Fondation Princesse Grace.

As we await details for the next Bal de la Rose, its “Bollywood” theme has already been locked in. The architect behind this colorful concept? None other than designer Christian Louboutin.


Of course, themes are nothing new to the Bal de la Rose. Ever the floral enthusiast, Princess Grace would decide each year’s theme based on different types of roses and different countries, solidifying the evening as a true international affair. Since then, the themes have evolved, expanding beyond their original parameters.

Renowned designers have often played important roles, as was the case with Karl Lagerfeld for several years. Lagerfeld, who remained a close friend of Princess Caroline before his passing in 2019, played a critical role in the artistic direction for many of the Bals in the recent past, executing spectacular themes that transported attendees to iconic settings, from turn-of-the-century Vienna to the mid century French Riviera.

As we await a confirmed date for the next Bal de la Rose (who knew Indian lehengas and Pigalle 120’s paired so well together?) we look back at some of our favorite recent renditions of Monaco’s preeminent social event.

 

1. 2019: The French Riviera



2. 2017: “Secession Viennoise” (Viennese Secession)




3. 2010: Morocco



4. 2016: Cuba




5. 2012 “Swinging London”


 

Photo Credits: salmaabudeif, Vogue, Pierre VILLARD/PALAIS PRINCIER/SBM, https://line.17qq.com/, RoyalCorrespondent.com, Nobless & Royautés (http://www.noblesseetroyautes.com/bal-de-rose-decor/), Hello Magazine, HauteToday.com, gracemagazine.wordpress.com,



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That house--the one Slim Aarons made famous--just went up for sale. 

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What Grace Kelly taught the world about being a royal.

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Prince Albert II officially unveiled the portrait by renowned Brazilian artist Marcos Marin.

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The Wall Street Journal takes a closer look at the legendary Manhattan boarding house, where Grace Kelly lived before she graced the silver screen.

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