{"id":109398,"date":"2026-01-23T04:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T04:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/109398\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T04:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T04:02:10","slug":"queen-maxima-switches-things-up-trading-her-brooches-for-a-trendy-teddy-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/109398\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen M\u00e1xima switches things up, trading her brooches for a trendy \u2018Teddy\u2019 bag"},"content":{"rendered":"

After the holiday break, Queen M\u00e1xima is back to her official duties. She jumped back to work with two traditional New Year\u2019s receptions hosted on consecutive days, where she embraced a restrained beauty look, looking fresh-faced and natural. This marks a trend she’s followed<\/a> over the past month, with the Queen perhaps signaling a new start to her 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Queen\u00a9 Dutch Press\/The Grosby GroupQueen Maxima during a visit to BDR Thermea and the Remeha factory in Apeldoorn<\/p>\n

That evolution was even more apparent during her recent visit to Apeldoorn, where she toured BDR Thermea\u00a0and the factory of its subsidiary, Remeha. For the occasion, Queen M\u00e1xima<\/a> revived a striking Natan suit in beige and orange with a houndstooth pattern. The tailored suit features a structured blazer with a wide, coordinating belt that cinches the waist for a flattering, elongated silhouette. She completed the look with straight-leg trousers.<\/p>\n

In the past, M\u00e1xima<\/a> has often worn the same without a blouse, opting for a plunging neckline and accessorizing the look with bold brooches pinned to the blazer\u2019s lapel. These brooches, at times floral or metallic, have become signature items of her outfits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This time, however, Maxima skipped the brooch entirely, a notable departure from her styling, layering the jacket with a high-neck beige sweater underneath. Given the chilly temperatures in Apeldoorn, the choice felt practical and polished.<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 Dutch Press\/The Grosby GroupThe Queen opted for an orange color palette, representing optimism
\nOrange as energy and optimism<\/p>\n

The Queen\u2019s decision to wear orange, a color that’s long been associated with vitality and optimism, appeared deliberate. M\u00e1xima<\/a> has increasingly turned to the vibrant hue to contrast gray winter days, as she did previously in The Hague last December under overcast skies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The retro-inspired tailoring, combined with the warm color palette, created a look that felt confident yet approachable, a style that appears to be the Queen’s MO.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Queen’s new ‘Teddy’ bag
\n \"She\u00a9 Dutch Press\/The Grosby GroupShe completed the look with a trendy ‘teddy’ bag<\/p>\n

Another item worth highlighting was the Queen’s handbag. Departing from the classic leather styles favored by many royals, M\u00e1xima<\/a> debuted a trendy \u201cteddy\u201d bag made of plush fabric. Beige in color and shaped like a vintage sack, the purse taps into a broader runway trend seen at luxury labels. It also underscores the Queen\u2019s ongoing support for Spanish fashion brands, with the bag being a Mango design. \u00a0<\/p>\n

To finish the look, Queen M\u00e1xima<\/a> added hoop earrings adorned with small orange stones, resulting in an elegant nod to the suit\u2019s color palette. The Queen ultimately delivered a refined and modern ensemble that balanced warmth, symbolism, and represented a fresh take on royal style.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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