Duchess of Edinburgh Silk Dress: Japan Tour Fashion
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- * the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh (Prince Edward and Sophie) attended a Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan.
- * Sophie wore a Valentino midi shirt dress (£4,550) with a paisley and polka dot pattern.
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Main Event:
* the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh (Prince Edward and Sophie) attended a Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. They were seated in a prominent box at the stadium.
Sophie’s Fashion:
* Sophie wore a Valentino midi shirt dress (£4,550) with a paisley and polka dot pattern.
* She accessorized with Jimmy choo nude pumps and a navy snakeskin clutch by Beauchamps of London.
* Earlier in the day, she wore a silk print dress while visiting the Nezu Museum in Tokyo.
Nezu Museum visit:
* Sophie visited the nezu museum, viewing artwork and meeting with the museum’s head, Koichi Nezu, and his wife, Mihoko.
Sumo Tournament Details:
* The tournament is one of six held annually in Japan.
* It lasts over two weeks, starting early in the morning and building to a peak in the late afternoon.
* The Edinburghs met with wrestler Asanoyama Hiroki and the Chairman of the Sumo Association, Hakkaku Nobuyoshi, before the event.
Upcoming event:
* The grand Sumo Tournament will return to the UK in October at the Royal Albert Hall.