Princess Aiko’s garden party debut is with “playful” pearls; neat, fresh, and elegant attire | AERA dot.

The “Spring Garden Party” hosted by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress was held on the 23rd at Akasaka Gyoen National Garden in Motoakasaka, Tokyo. The focus of attention was on Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties, who was attending for the first time. Although he seemed nervous, he spent the time chatting with guests with a smile on his face. Experts familiar with the attire of the imperial family say they saw a sense of playfulness in Princess Aiko’s outfit, which made her debut in a pale pink suit.

[Special Photo]Princess Masako wears a stylish suit that stands out against the greenery, drawing attention to the Empress’s “dignity” at the spring garden party

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The rain that had been falling steadily has stopped.

At around 2:20 p.m. on the 23rd, the scheduled time, His Majesty the Emperor and Empress Masako appeared on Mt. Mikasa, a small hill in Akasaka Gyoen National Garden. Following them were Prince Akishino, Princess Noriko, Princess Aiko, Princess Kako, Princess Hanako of Prince Hitachi, Princess Nobuko of Imperial Princess Tomohito, Princess Akiko, her eldest daughter, Princess Yoko, her second daughter, Princess Hisako of Prince Takamado, and Princess Seiko, her eldest daughter. , were lined up in a line on Mt. Mikasa.

His Majesty the Emperor and Prince Akishino are in morning wear. Princess Masako wore light blue, Princess Aiko wore pale pink, and Princess Kako wore pale orange.

Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, the colorful attire of female members of the imperial family stood out beautifully against the fresh greenery of Akasaka Gyoen National Garden.

The focus of attention was on Princess Aiko, who was making her “debut” this time.

Junko Aoki, a historical and cultural studies researcher who is familiar with the attire of the imperial family, describes Princess Aiko’s attire as “soft, gentle, and clean and elegant.”

“Princess Aiko wore a pale pink ensemble suit. The jacket was a tailored collar with a rounded end. The length was short, and the matching part in the front had covered buttons made of the same fabric, and the pocket flaps at the waist accented the design. Masu.

The collar, cuffs, and inner layer are decorated with fabric with a small flower pattern, creating a soft and gorgeous look. The skirt length is long below the knee, and it is a flared skirt that naturally spreads from the waist to the hem.

It sways with Princess Aiko’s steps, creating a pure elegance. The clutch bag in her hand is also pale pink, with a simple and youthful ribbon decoration. Her white gloves are unique to an imperial woman, but they are the focal point of her pale pink outfit.”