King Charles launches limited edition collection inspired by Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles has launched a collection of limited edition silk headscarves inspired by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The monarch has collaborated with eco-friendly design duo Vin + Omi to produce 100 brightly coloured scarves, now available at the Sandringham estate shop for £85 each.

The garments feature bold floral patterns, reminiscent of those often worn by the late Queen.

Three design variations were created, with the King personally selecting the final design.

This initiative pays homage to Queen Elizabeth II’s iconic style, as she frequently wore silk scarves tied around her head, particularly during outdoor events or whilst on the royal estates.

The production of these headscarves incorporates environmentally conscious practices.

A carbon offset programme has been implemented to counteract the environmental cost of production.

This initiative involves collecting every milk carton from the Sandringham canteen to be repurposed into furniture.

Additionally, for each milk carton collected, the designers transform a plastic bottle from their clean-up schemes into microfiber bonded textiles.

The late Queen’s vast collection of headscarves included graphic 1960s prints, paisley patterns, traditional florals, and even dog-themed designs, likely a nod to her beloved corgis.

She was known to favour scarves by French designer Hermès, which typically cost around £300.

The collaboration with Vin + Omi extends beyond the headscarves. The designers are currently showcasing an exhibition at Sandringham titled “Royal Garden Waste to Fashion’s Future”, running until 11 October.

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Vin Cara and Omi Ong first met King Charles, then Prince of Wales, in May 2018.

They discussed their innovative approach to creating fabric from nettle stems.

The King, impressed by their work, offered nettles from his Highgrove garden for their projects.

This led to multiple collaborations, including a dress made from giant butterbur plants from Sandringham and a sustainable “little black dress” using discarded horsehair and nettles from Highgrove.