Monte-Carlo Fashion Week

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Experience the Elegance, the Glamour and the Savoir Faire of Monaco and the French Riviera.

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Strapless red gown by Mami Okano, magnificent ensemble by Simone Guidarelli, turquoise pants suit embellished with ostrich feathers by Marlea of Monte-Carlo, Teeny bikini top paired with a ruffled sheer pareo by Laura Spreti. All images montecarlofashionweek.com unless noted.

The runway shows took place in the magnificent setting of the Car Collection of H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco.

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Matteo Ward, sustainable fashion promoter, Federica Nardoni Spinetta, designer of the iconic Monaco Beach and Cashmere brand and Sara Cavazza Facchini, creative director of the sophisticated and sexy Italian Genny fashion brand.

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Yachts docked in Monte-Carlo. Image: pixabay.com.

Monte-Carlo Fashion Week is the official fashion event of the Principality of Monaco, which took place from May 17 to 21, 2023. The event is organized by the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode (Fashion Council of the Principality of Monaco), in partnership with the Monegasque Government and the Monaco City Hall and is placed under the High Patronage of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco.

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Velvet Pink Banana. Tiers of delicate tulle.

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Embroidered bolero. Velvet Pink Banana, a luxury couture brand based in the U.K.

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Velvet Pink Banana. Sweet white mini with tailored detailing.

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Classic pinstripe suit. Velvet Pink Banana.

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Liquid navy blue satin slip gown. Velvet Pink Banana.

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Behind the scenes make-up. Velvet Pink Banana.

Simone Guidarelli, celebrity creative director, opened the shows with his exclusive collection featuring his signature fantasy jungle prints. To continue the Monegasque brand Beach & Cashmere Monaco by Federica Nardoni Spinetta, President and Founder of the Chambre Monégasque de la Mode and of the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week. In 2005 she founded the Monegasque brand Beach & Cashmere Monaco. accompanied by the shoes of Von Lowenstein; the Monegasque brand Marlea Monte-Carlo; the eco-sustainable luxury of FITME Monte-Carlo; the sophisticated glamour of Laura Spreti; the young British brand Velvet Pink Banana; the sustainable designer Runa Ray in collaboration with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Japanese designer Mami Okano; the Optical art of the Brazilian artist Marcos Marin x Diana Mara; the Monaco brand Crisoni; and the Milanese brand Collini were among some of the featured collections.

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Neon green gown, by creative director Sara Cavazza Facchini for the luxury Italian brand, Genny.

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Statement making bold red cropped jacket coordinated with luminous zip trousers. Genny.

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Flattering all white suit ensemble accessorized with a sparkling drop necklace. Genny. This sexy and stylish Italian brand is favored by celebrities and A-list actresses who walk the red carpet.

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Contour halter top, Genny. Image captured from the runway video, watch it here.

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Strands of shimmering silver, Genny. Image captured from the runway video, watch it here.

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Genny. Image captured from the runway video, watch it here.

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Metallic lavender eye shadow applied backstage, Genny. Watch the Genny brand video here.

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Colorblock swimwear. FITME Monte-Carlo.

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Attention grabbing asymmetrical mini. FITME Monte-Carlo.

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FITME Monte-Carlo cut-out swimwear.

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Appliquéd corset bodice gown by Runa Ray.

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Gathered and draped gown by Runa Ray.

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Marlea denim ensemble.

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From Marlea, butterfly mini dress.

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This cute beach-ready mini by Marlea.

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Marcos Marin x Diana Mara is known for bold optical illusion graphics.

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Marcos Marin x Diana Mara. Maillot with sheer cover-up.

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Get ready to race in your own Formula One jumpsuit by Beach & Cashmere Monaco by Federica Nardoni Spinetta.

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Beach & Cashmere Monaco slinky silver sequin gown. Image captured from the video.

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Casual yet flirty, Beach & Cashmere Monaco.

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All eyes on you in this swimwear and denim ensemble. Beach & Cashmere Monaco. Image captured from the video.

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Get hearts racing when you throw this Formula One blouse over a tiny bikini. Monte-Carlo ready apparel by Beach & Cashmere Monaco. Watch the fabulous video here.

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Angelic feathers Mami Okano.

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Dramatic floral mini with contrasting chiffon top by Mami Okano.

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Statement rose blouse by Laura Spreti.

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Laura Spreti couture bridal.

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Simone Guidarelli fashions garments that sing with vibrancy and all the colors of nature.

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Simone Guidarelli swimmingly spectacular gown.

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Feathered gown by Simone Guidarelli. Image captured from video.

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Perfectly poufed gown by Simone Guidarelli. Watch the glorious video here.

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It’s time to say goodbye to another Monte-Carlo fashion week. Until next time… Au revoir !

 

Diane Weisbeck

Diane Weisbeck is a native New Yorker. A luxury lifestyle content writer, Diane was a retail buyer for Lord & Taylor’s flagship store, a product design/developer for Saks Fifth Avenue’s corporate office and a Director of Retail for major museums and high end retailers. She assists global luxury brands with their marketing and brand strategies and is also a Fair Trade corporate art consultant.

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