CHARLOTTE DUCK

Kidswear editor

MARIE-CHANTAL FOR
M&S COLLECTION

Childrenswear designer Princess Marie-Chantal has brought her luxury designs to M&S with a new 33-piece collection, ranging from baby up to five years

“When I was approached for this collaboration I couldn’t have thought of a better partner,” says Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece. “When I was living in Hong Kong as a young girl, I would come to England once a year and we’d do these big shops. M&S was a definite stop so it’s always been in my DNA.” When it comes to her designs, Princess Marie-Chantal is inspired by her own family. “I have five children, the eldest is 20, the youngest is eight so I always go back to how I used to dress them or I go back to my own childhood and think of those beautiful nostalgic memories. Her brand is known for its luxe fabrics and heritage style, something the designer was keen to replicate with this new collaboration. “I am very specific as to what I bring to my own collection so I wanted to be sure we were able to create the same for M&S.”