Monaco exudes elegance and sophistication in every corner. A state that is almost natural and that is reflected in its streets, buildings, people and also in events. One of the best examples can be found in the rose dancean inevitable appointment in the agenda of the gotha and that combines luxury, fashion and solidarity. Every year, the Principality dresses in a festive atmosphere to host a gathering in which the Grimaldi are the undisputed protagonists, mixed with other important VIPs from national and international society. Carolina and Alberto de Mónaco, Charlene, Pierre and Andrea Casiraghi or Beatrice Borromeo are just some of the protagonists in this event. How are things inside?
Usually the rose dance marks the beginning of spring, but the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted many habits and this is one of them. Forced canceled in 2020 and postponed in 2021 due to the increase in infections, the date marked in red on the calendar. It will be on Friday, July 8, when the crème de la crème of Monegasque society comes together. After a suspension and a postponement, there is a great desire to celebrate this edition.
To speak of this feast is to speak of an event with more than half a century of history. He was born in 1954, when the princess Grace Kelly† It is organized every year by the Monte-Carlo SBM group in the prestigious Salle des Etoiles del Sporting Monte-Carlo and aims to raise money for -exact- the Grace de Monaco foundation, aimed at helping children in need and conducting humanitarian actions and philanthropy. Hence the charitable character. It is currently chaired by his children, Alberto and Estefanía, but the whole family has a relevant role.
Halfway between tradition and modernity, Le Bal de la Rose It is also characterized by having a motif that serves as the common thread of each year. It is often represented by certain artists or movements. For example, in 2012, when the 150th anniversary of the Montecarlo SBM Group was commemorated, the event was renamed the Rose of the Peñón dance for the occasion.
At that time, the indisputable figure of Karl Lagerfeld and the Hall of Stars was transformed into a Bella and Pop ballroom. The fashion designer was a close friend of the entire Grimaldi family.
In this sense, 2008 is remembered with special fondness as the year that winked at our country. The theme of the gala was La Movida Madrileña and what better representatives of this movement than Pedro Almodóvar, Bibiana Fernández, Alaska and Mario Vaquerizo, who were invited and gave their all.
Ten years later, in 2018, Carlota Casiraghi became the main claim. Rumors of pregnancy with Dimitri Rassam flooded the headlines in the previous one.
Carolina de Monaco’s daughter could hide her state of sweet expectation with her spectacular look signed by Yves Saint-Laurent, but she didn’t do the same with her engagement ring. That same edition was the last to feature Karl Lagerfeld, a close friend of Carolina and responsible for the decoration and artistic direction of the gala.
The Dance of the Rose leaves us with images as beautiful as this one.
Alberto de Mónaco’s wife hasn’t set foot in Rose Dance for years, but she became the soul of the party with her first performances.
Le Bal is also used to do business. Tell that to Borja Thyssen and Blanca Cuesta, who showed up at the photocall in Monaco in 2014 when no one was expecting them. The link that linked them to the Grimaldi was their relationship with Christian Nieto, consul of the Principality of Ibiza. Both took the opportunity to find buyers for their artworks and galleries to hold exhibitions. These are just a few examples of everything that has happened in recent decades.
In the Dance of the Rose everything is possible. There are two scenarios that are covered. The first when all the protagonists arrive and allow themselves to be photographed to be part of the memory album. But the best remains for the second course, when the lights go out, the music comes on and the dance begins. It’s where the photographers’ flashes don’t reach where we put our eyes. This is the Rose Dance from within.
Source: Marie Claire
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