Alexander McQueen and Viviene Westwood , could both be counted as Avant Guarde designers who nonetheless managed to straddle the artistic yet flattering aesthetic for statement gowns , and the Nobel Ceremonies deserve such gowns . Lovely as I believe the Crown Princess is , she was not served well being smothered in a pair of over-decorated eiderdown duvets . Whilst we are discussing her fashion it must be remembered that part of being a senior royal is dressing for the part , this gown whilst it may have been " technically accomplished ", was imo not flattering , too dark , and it simply looked "awkward / and not thought out .