Truly Royal

Marni Grut has, in the small space of two months, transformed from a fresh name no-one knew to a creative force that I think will become one of the most acclaimed. Royal Blue is a truly original label in that each piece you can see experimentation and development, she is always doing something to push herself and her clothing shows she is not following the well-travelled road most designers take when starting out, as you won't find tees and basic everyday outifts here. Marni's risk-taking in her style means she offers ensembles that you will not find anywhere else, and I have the pleasure of showing you some of her collection.




This dress, to me, represents Royal Blue from the beginning. The print gives it an English sense, and the paint splatters throw in a bit of edge. This was the first dress Marni released and it shows how she had already mastered the system skirt, using the print to distract your eye from the usually obvious waistline. The frills shirt I have on underneath was something I was lucky enough to see while she was still experimenting, and that collar just blew me away. I hadn't seen anything like it yet, and it was obvious this girl wasn't starting small.




Royal Blue is couture in it's purest form. The Anti Reactionary Dress on the left shows how risk-taking goes right. It would be so easy to turn this outfit into a mess, but Marni's created a piece of art. The sleeves have subtle detailing and use flexi to their advantage, softening up the sharp angles. The puff skirt is dramatic but not silly, and the whole outfit is pulled together to create more a piece of art than a dress. And the Peacock dress, using a simple series of cuts around the chest, can change a simple dress into a design. Just excuse the whiteness under the fishnet petticoat, that's my photography to blame.


I am already a fan of Marni's work, and while she is just starting out and developing her techniques, she has developed a classy and unique place for herself. Royal Blue's new main store has just opened in the LAME designs mall among other well-known and talented designers, where I'm sure her constantly growing collection will impress.

Visit the stores in-world:
Royal Blue Main Store

Friends List: Yes Review Copies: All except Tartan Dress

The List

Hair: Photo 1 Random - Faye - Chocolate Brown
Photo 2 Marlys - Evelyn Exitentialist Black (40, 97, 652)
Marlys - Michelles Mystery Man (155, 88, 22)

Skin: Celestial Studios - Vogue Amber Mid-Red (36, 219, 26)

Eyewear: Queen Couture - Oversized Sunglasses (196, 236, 23)

Bracelet: Miam Miam - Her Majesty Bracelet in Sterling Silver (170, 178, 30)