Princess Leonor's €159 (£136) Desigual dress is back in the royal spotlight after her younger sister, Infanta Sofía, became the third Spanish royal to wear the blue-and-white design in Palma de Mallorca on 8 August 2026. The 19-year-old wore the off-the-shoulder style to a family dinner, following Leonor's appearance in 2025 and Queen Letizia's original outing in 2023.
Leonor, Spain's heir to the throne, previously wore the €159 dress to an official reception at Marivent Palace, styling it with navy espadrille wedges, gold earrings and an aqua-coloured ring. Sofía gave the recognisable royal look a more casual update with white espadrilles and a pink beaded bracelet while dining with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Leonor and Queen Sofía.
Three Royals, One Summer Dress
Queen Letizia first wore the Desigual x Stella Jean ruffle midi dress at the royal family's annual reception for Balearic officials and community representatives at Marivent Palace on 3 August 2023. The Spanish Royal Household recorded the reception as part of the family's traditional summer stay in Mallorca. Letizia paired the dress with navy espadrille wedges, gold jewellery and a high ponytail.
Princess Leonor, Spain's heir to the throne, brought the dress back exactly two years and one day later. On 4 August 2025, she wore her mother's design to the same annual reception at Marivent Palace, marking the first time Leonor and her younger sister attended the event. She completed the look with navy wedges, gold earrings and an aqua ring.
Sofía's turn arrived on 8 August 2026, taking the piece from an official palace reception to a private family meal. Her styling closely followed the formula used by her mother and sister, as all three royals teamed the dress with espadrilles. The latest appearance also confirms that the garment has remained in the family wardrobe for at least three summers.
The dress was created as part of Desigual's collaboration with Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean. It has a flexible elasticated boat neckline, allowing it to sit off the shoulders, as well as a removable matching belt, two pockets and a gathered skirt. Desigual describes its blue artwork as a 'Mediterranean mosaic-inspired print in a hand-painted effect'.
Why the Design Keeps Returning
The lightweight midi dress is made from 100 per cent viscose, including its short inner lining. Desigual identifies the fabric as Lenzing Ecovero, a viscose fibre produced using wood from controlled or certified sources. Its elasticated waist and loose ruffled panels also allow the same garment to be styled across different body shapes.
Jean has previously said affordability was an important element of her collaboration with the Barcelona-based label. 'Finally having something that people can afford and buy, I think it's part of the inclusive concept also,' the designer said while discussing the capsule collection. Desigual offered the piece at €159 in Spain and $209 in the US before discounts, according to archived official product information.
The royal repeat comes as Princess Leonor takes on a growing public role following three years of military training. The 20-year-old Princess of Asturias is due to combine her institutional responsibilities with university studies, according to the Spanish Royal Household. Her decision to wear a recognisable high-street collaboration at a palace reception placed the dress in front of a new generation of royal fashion followers before Sofía revived it again.
Where To Find The Royal Dress
The exact style is the Desigual x Stella Jean Ruffle Midi Dress, with product code 23SWVW99. Desigual's Spanish website still carries an archived product page showing the €159 price and sizes S to XL, but the dress does not appear to be available for standard online ordering in Spain or the UK. It previously sold out following Queen Letizia's first appearance in 2023.
Shoppers looking for the exact blue-and-white design will now have the best chance through resale platforms such as eBay, Vinted, Depop, Vestiaire Collective and Poshmark. Searching the complete SKU is more reliable than using the royal names because sellers may list it simply as a Stella Jean or Desigual ruffle dress. Buyers should check that the listing shows the Mediterranean-inspired blue print, elasticated neckline, removable belt and tiered skirt, as the collaboration included several similarly named designs.
Desigual's Israeli storefront currently displays the dress at ₪809, although delivery conditions indicate that orders are intended for customers within Israel. Availability can change quickly after a royal rewear, so UK shoppers should confirm sizing, delivery charges and return terms before purchasing internationally.
For everyone else, the resale hunt may be the only route to owning the dress that has now completed a three-year journey through Queen Letizia's wardrobe and both her daughters' summer looks.
