The first ladies of world leaders who attended the G20 summit in Rome today displayed a chic display as they arrived to pay a private tour at the Colosseum.
In a nod to sustainability ahead of husband Boris Johnson’s eco plea at COP26 tomorrow, pregnant Carrie Johnson recycled a red £59.99 Zara blazer worn earlier this month, which she coordinated with a matching skirt hired from Ibiza label De La Vali and Zara kitten heels.
Meanwhile the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Sanchez, looked stunning in a plaid cropped blazer, matching flared pleated skirt and nude sock boots.
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Fashionable first ladies: In a nod to sustainability ahead of husband Boris Johnson’s eco plea at COP26 tomorrow, pregnant Carrie Johnson recycled a red £59.99 Zara blazer worn earlier this month, which she coordinated with a matching skirt hired from Ibiza label De La Vali and Zara kitten heels
Begona Sanchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, looked stunning in a plaid cropped coat, matching flared pleated skirt, sock boots, and matching plaid blazer.
Brigitte, the French first lady, was seen in a navy and white silk shirt, a pleated maxi and power heels, as she waved to the crowd.
Ermine Erdogan (wife of Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan) also made an appearance. She wore a coordinated hijab with face mask and dress.
Kim Jeong-suk, South Korea’s President’s wife, looked elegant in a nude blazer with statement pearl earrings and kept cool in the autumn sun.
The wife of Italian’s Prime minister Mario Draghi, Maria Serenella Cappello, put on a similarly formal display in a matching mauve blazer and blouse, injecting a touch of glamour with a string pearl necklace.
Brigitte Macron, French first lady, displayed her effortless Parisian style as she wore a navy and white silk shirt, a pleated maxi and power heels to show off her Parisian style.
Ermine Erdogan (wife of Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan) also made an appearance. She opted for a coordinated hijab with face mask and dress
Kim Jeong-suk, South Korea’s President’s wife, looked elegant in a nude blazer with statement pearl earrings and kept cool in the autumn sun.
Maria Serenella Cappello was the wife of Mario Draghi (Italian Prime Minister), and put on a similarly formal show in a matching mauve blazer with blouse. A string pearl necklace added a touch of glamour to the ensemble.
Brigitte Macron is the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and she arrives in Rome to pay a private tour at the Colosseum monument.
Carrie put on a striking display in a £59.99 recycled red Zara blazer and coordinating skirt as she arrived to visit Rome’s ancient Colosseum in Italy today.
The 33-year-old, who is expecting her second child with the Prime Minister, joined spouses of world leaders attending the G20 summit a day before the start of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow that will be hosted by Boris Johnson, 57.
Opting once again for a powerful red ensemble, Carrie, who wore the blazer in Mannchester earlier this month before choosing a red dress from sustainable label Cabbages & Roses the following week, waved as she arrived to the historical landmark, wearing a black facemask.
Boris is believed to use his secret weapon’ Carrie to persuade world leaders to take action in his “save the planet plea” to end climate change.
Sustainable fashion: Carrie Johnson put on a striking display in a £59.99 red Zara blazer and coordinating skirt as she arrived to visit Rome’s ancient Colosseum in Italy today. This is her second time wearing the blazer in this month.
Carrie looked stunning in the red blazer, which was adorned with gold buttons. It was matched with a floral skirt.
As she entered the ancient amphitheatre, she wore her hair down in loose waves and seemed happy.
Carrie, who shares son Wilfred, 1, was pictured alongside the spouses of leaders as British Johnson arrived to be welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi to the G20 summit.
Colour psychologist Lee Chambers told FEMAIL recently that Carrie wore vibrant red clothing to ‘convey enthusiasm and a message about the future’ while building her personal brand.
Lee stated, “When it comes down to a Conservative conference wearing red is a political declaration in itself.
“As a colour, it conveys passion. It can also be used to express assertiveness and power in being in the prime minister’s wife’s position.
Carrie, who wore a red outfit and a black facemask, opted once again for a strong red ensemble as she arrived at the historical landmark.
The first lady loves red: Earlier this month Carrie covered up her baby bump in a £360 red dress from a sustainable British brand as she supported husband Boris at his keynote speech at the Tory Party conference. Pictured arriving at the venue
He said, “It also draws attention to the eye, which will be important for her as she continues to build her personal brand and status.”
“It is a very strong colour, and this portrays that your strength is needed to navigate these difficult times. As a timeless color, it adds an intensity to the message that the future can still be bright.
The message she will be sending is one of courage and boldness in the face of difficulties. She will feel confident and able to draw attention to herself, and not feel like she must hide behind the shadows during pregnancy.
“It is a fiery message sent to her husband that she is standing by him and may even take some heat off Boris.”
Carrie appears to be wearing red as her preferred color, with four scarlet outfits worn by Britain’s first lady in recent months.
Earlier this month, Carrie opted for a £360 red dress from sustainable British brand Cabbages & Roses as she supported husband Boris at his keynote speech at the Tory Party conference.
This is the second time Carrie has worn the red Zara blazer, after attending the Manchester Central Convention Complex in the blazer and a £27.99 white collared shirt with a bow, both from Zara.
And in June the then-newlywed cut an elegant figure in a scarlet £325 LK Bennett gown as she joined President Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden for a meeting at Carbis Bay in Cornwall ahead of the G7 summitx, making a rare appearance with son Wilfred.
This month Carrie brought a splash of colour to the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Tuesday in a £59.99 red blazer and a £27.99 white collared shirt with a bow, both from Zara
In June the then-newlywed cut an elegant figure in a scarlet £325 LK Bennett gown as she joined President Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden for a meeting at Carbis Bay in Cornwall ahead of the G7 summitx, making a rare appearance with son Wilfred
COP26 starts Sunday at Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC). It will welcome 30,000 people, 10,000 police officers and up to 200,000 protestors to the conference over 13 days.
It is the first G20 summit to be held face-to-face since Covid’s strike. However, it has been plagued by many complications.
Last week, the Queen announced that she would be unable attend in person.
Flooding also caused delays for world leaders headed to the summit today. One train company advised passengers to ‘not travel’ across the border because of disruptions after two roads bridges were ‘washed away by torrential rain.
Avanti West Coast, which operates services between London Euston (where the climate conference starts on Sunday) said that Network Rail had placed speed restrictions at several locations to ensure safety.
Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, arrives at the G20 summit to be greeted by Mario Draghi (Italian Prime Minister).