Cindy TOP190 Wrap Dress

Blue - the symbolic color of royal nobility

Next to black and white, royal blue is a color that you can combine with any other color without worrying about being flashy or off-topic. This is a noble blue, bringing a breath of ancient solemnity.

Blue is a color that represents wisdom, independence, nobility and luxury. Since then, blue has been considered a symbolic color associated with the upper class and royalty. At the coronation of King Charles III in early May, Princess Kate's royal blue robes once again affirmed the authority of this color. Until now, the British Royal Family and films recreating the history of the aristocracy still use blue as the main color language for their costumes.

According to European history, blue clothing is a symbol of the upper class because it is not cheap for common people to own. The dyeing process takes a lot of time and effort, blue dye is extracted from the linden tree by traditional craftsmen so the cost is very expensive. Owning rare and expensive clothes is a way for the rich to happily spend money to show off their class. Even during the royal period, the people in power in France issued a ban on importing blue dye from indigo plants at a more affordable price from India because they were afraid of monopoly and dumping the high-class products they were selling. The aristocracy used a variety of shades of blue but there was one shade that was called "royal blue". It was created by millers in Rode, Somerset in a dressmaking competition for the Queen of England, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Royal blue is like traditional writing ink, it is brighter than navy but not as dazzling as sapphire, sometimes it has a slight purple tint.

In 1809, the term “blue blood” was coined to refer to noble royal bloodlines. Blue blood evokes the veins under the pale white skin of the royals who lived in luxury in the magnificent palaces and never once stepped out of the palace to bask in the sun. In addition, there is a “rich man’s syndrome” in medicine called argyria , which appears when the skin turns blue after prolonged exposure to silver – a metal that is only used by the rich. That is why the royals believed that they were born with bluer blood than the common families and considered it a factor to distinguish their status in the 19th century. Blue has since ascended to the throne of power.

In addition to affirming royal status, blue also represents calmness, balance and wisdom - suitable adjectives to praise members of the royal family. During her lifetime, the public often saw the Queen in sophisticated and trendy monochrome blue combinations. At important milestone events, the people of the foggy country were extremely proud of the appearance of Princess Kate in elegant and sophisticated blue combinations. With humility and modern spirit, Princess Kate has "breathed a new wind" of youthfulness and closeness into these royal-toned outfits.

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