Alizée Thevenet, sister-in-law to the Princess of Wales, showcased a glamorous style at the inaugural Longchamp Art Festival in Paris. The event, held in the Marais district, preceded the exhibition's opening.
Thevenet, 36, arrived on Thursday embodying Parisian fashion with a black mini-skirt paired with knee-high leather boots. She complemented the outfit with a white blouse featuring fluted sleeves and a buckle-detail collar, accessorized by a £335 Longchamp Le Pliage shoulder bag in green. Her blonde hair was styled straight, and she wore a bronzed makeup look, drawing attention to her sapphire engagement ring, which resembles Catherine, Princess of Wales's own jewel.
Thevenet, a financial analyst, is married to James Middleton, the brother of Catherine, Princess of Wales. The couple became engaged in 2019 and married in an intimate ceremony in Bormes-les-Mimosas in 2021. They welcomed their son, Inigo, in October 2023.
Despite her connection to the royal family, Thevenet generally maintains a low profile. While she appears on her husband's Instagram feed, public appearances are infrequent. She did, however, attend Royal Ascot this year with her mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, and the Princess of Wales, marking Kate's return to public events after her cancer treatment.
This Parisian appearance contrasted with a previous occasion where Thevenet was seen in a vintage-inspired white maxi dress and a boater hat. Earlier this year, James Middleton shared a photograph for his 39th birthday that also highlighted a sartorial link to the Princess of Wales. In the image, Thevenet wore a brown gilet that bore a resemblance to a similar style previously worn by Kate Middleton, prompting speculation about shared fashion choices or the item being a family hand-me-down.
James Middleton founded the dog food company Ella & Co and has been open about his past struggles with depression, crediting nature, animals, and fatherhood with positively impacting his mental health. He recently returned to social media after a period of absence, explaining that he had given up social media for Lent, reflecting on the pressures it can exert.