Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser of Qatar is unmistakably one of the world’s leading fashion icons, known for blending tradition with modern self-expression.
She is often described as a dedicated collector of Valentino haute couture, whether wearing rare archival pieces or adapting high-fashion runways for royal modest dressing. HH Sheikha Moza’s most iconic Valentino looks stand as a true masterclass in modern couture.
One of her most iconic looks was Valentino’s fall 1989 Haute Couture evening coat, inspired by Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann. Sheikha Moza brought the vintage piece to life at the wedding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein of Jordan in 2023. While the original runway design appeared in white with black lines, she had it customised in a soft pink hue that perfectly matched her black gown and turban.
When Sheikha Moza arrived at the Dutch King’s coronation ceremony in Amsterdam in 2013, few expected her look to become one of the day’s most talked-about moments. The Qatari royal appeared in a striking royal blue Valentino Spring 2013 Haute Couture ensemble. She completed the look with a divine David Webb necklace.
For one of the most anticipated royal affairs of 2023, Sheikha Moza rose to the occasion, arriving at the Royal Palace in Amman for the wedding banquet of the Crown Prince of Jordan. She wore a bold lime-green gown from Valentino’s Autumn/Winter 2021 Haute Couture collection, paired with a draped hijab-style scarf and a gemstone-studded Boghossian belt.
At the Mentor Arabia Gala 2025, Sheikha Moza wore an archival masterpiece from Valentino’s Autumn/Winter 2015 Haute Couture collection. The gown featured intricate gold floral embroidery on black chiffon and was paired with a Cartier Panthère clutch.
For the Fashion Trust Arabia Awards 2025, Sheikha Moza looked dazzling in a bespoke Valentino Haute Couture ensemble. True to her signature style, the full-length, modest couture gown emphasised a “power silhouette”, blending high-fashion architectural lines with traditional grace. She paired the look with a coordinated turban.
