When it comes to fashion, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark rarely puts a foot wrong.
But the 45-year-old found herself at the centre of an unfortunate sartorial disaster on Friday when she arrived at the Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize in the same AUD $700 pure silk dress as the event’s hostess.
The effortlessly elegant royal was all smiles as she arrived at the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen in the Britt Sisseck print dress, which is part of the designer’s Autumn/Winter 17 collection.
Princess Mary found herself at the centre of an unfortunate sartorial disaster on Friday when she arrived at the Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize in the same AUD $700 pure silk dress as the event’s hostess
As she made her way inside, she could do nothing but laugh as she spotted Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg, donning the exact same dress
But as she made her way inside, she could do nothing but laugh as she spotted her friend and the evening’s hostess, Nina Wedell-Wedellsborg, donning the exact same dress.
The pair were snapped in fits of laughter as they made their way into the venue together – the amused duo choosing to handle the uncomfortable encounter with humour and professionalism.
Each of the women brought their own flair to the piece – Mary accessorising it with a chunky navy belt and Nina allowing her asymmetrical hem to fall lower at the back.
The pair were snapped in fits of laughter as they made their way into the venue together – the amused duo choosing to handle the awkwardness with humour and professionalism
The effortlessly elegant royal was all smiles as she arrived at the Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Copenhagen in the Britt Sisseck print dress, which is part of the designer’s Autumn/Winter 17 collection
The princess completed her look with a pair of simple pearl earrings and black snakeskin pumps.
Despite the circumstances, the women brushed it off and spent time mingling with guests before appearing on stage together to present the 2017 award to designer Laerke Andersen.
While at first many thought the double-up may have been planned, the royal told media at the event that it was entirely coincidental.
Each of the women brought their own flair to the piece – Mary accessorising it with a chunky navy belt and Nina allowing her asymmetrical hem to fall lower at the back
Despite the circumstances, the women brushed it off and spent time mingling with guests before appearing on stage together to present the 2017 award to designer Laerke Andersen
She added that while it was an unideal situation, it ended up being ‘fun’ and both she and Nina saw the humour in it all.
Entertained social media users took to fashion blogs to weigh in on the double up after snaps were posted online.
‘It must be a very unpleasant moment when you go to some event… and see that another woman wears THE SAME dress you wear. They both seem to handle this with good humor,’ one woman wrote.
While at first many thought the double-up may have been planned, the royal told media at the event that it was entirely coincidental
She added that while it was an unideal situation, it ended up being ‘fun’ and both she and Nina saw the humour in it all
‘This shows how you can wear one dress but when having different accessories and shoes, can create different looks.’
Another added: ‘Nice dress, matching the season, that actually suits the blonde lady better, except for the shoes.
‘It goes better with her skin and hair color. And I like it better without the black belt. For both ladies it is a tad too long. It should be midi length, middle of the shin not to the ankle.’
The Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize is Denmark’s biggest award for new fashion talents
The grant of 500,000 DKK (AUD $101,000) is awarded annually to a fashion designer selected by a panel of Danish and international experts
The princess maintained her poise and professionalism as she mingled with attendees
The Magasin du Nord Fashion Prize is Denmark’s biggest award for new fashion talents.
The grant of 500,000 DKK (AUD $101,000) is awarded annually to a fashion designer selected by a panel of Danish and international experts.
It’s been a busy week for the princess, who arrived home from Africa on Monday before attending a gas and oil plant launch, a business conference and the International Children’s Literature Festival.