07.07.2026 23:30
The official dinner held at the Presidential Complex within the scope of the NATO Summit in Ankara turned into a display of top-level elegance in international protocol. Hosting the evening, Emine Erdoğan led the female leaders and spouses of allied nations with her noble style and dazzling elegance. The first ladies and female leaders, engaging in a contest of sophistication, dazzled and left their mark on the summit with their costumes, sophisticated details, and noble poise.
The historic 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, hosted by Ankara, began with an official dinner at the Presidential Complex. The summit, where the heart of global diplomacy beats, also witnessed a grace competition among female leaders and leaders' spouses.
Host Emine Erdogan kicked off the evening's elegance, greeting her guests in a stylish dress in navy blue tones, featuring a cape detail and traditional touches adorned with noble embroidery. Welcoming the heads of state and government of allied countries one by one alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Emine Erdogan garnered great admiration for her chic hosting and hospitality.
A STYLE PARADE OF LEADERS' SPOUSES AND FEMALE LEADERS At the official welcoming ceremony and family photo at the Presidential Complex, leaders and their spouses virtually competed in elegance with their chosen noble costumes. Those who stood out with their grace among the figures in the protocol were listed as follows:
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron: Arriving hand in hand with French President Emmanuel Macron at the ceremony area, Brigitte Macron topped the list for her elegance. Opting for a long-sleeved, knee-length plain black dress reflecting the timeless simplicity of French fashion, Macron completed her style with a small black clutch and noble, clean lines, earning widespread acclaim.
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Romania's First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru: Accompanying Romanian President Nicușor Dan, Mirabela Gradinaru was one of the names adding vibrancy to the ceremony area. Choosing a long turquoise blue dress with cape-like draped sleeves suited to the energy of the summer summit, Gradinaru showcased one of the freshest and most striking styles of the evening with her wavy loose hair and a stylish gray-toned handbag.
Romania's First Lady Mirabela Gradinaru Czechia's First Lady Monika Babišová: Accompanying Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, Monika Babišová displayed a captivating elegance at the entrance of the Presidential Complex. Creating one of the most striking silhouettes of the night with her pure white, floor-length mermaid-cut dress and elegant balloon details on the sleeves, Babišová completed her elegance with diamond earrings and a white handbag.
Czechia's First Lady Monika Babišová Poland's First Lady Marta Nawrocki: Accompanying Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Marta Nawrocki opted for a classic symbol of grace: a boat-neck, ankle-length plain black dress. She created one of the night's noble styles with simple jewelry and an elegant handbag.
Poland's First Lady Marta Nawrocki Bulgaria's First Lady Desislava Radeva: Accompanying Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, Desislava Radeva chose an elegant midi-length dress in white and cream tones with an asymmetrical neckline detail, earning admiration on the Presidential Complex steps for her understated style.
Bulgaria's First Lady Desislava Radeva Belgian Prime Minister's Spouse Veerle Hegge: Entering the Presidential Complex with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Veerle Hegge presented a refined elegance, pairing her navy blue sleeveless, flowing long satin dress with a delicate necklace and a shoulder bag, avoiding any excess.
Belgian Prime Minister's Spouse Veerle Hegge Finland's First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb: Entering the Presidential Complex with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Suzanne Innes-Stubb impressed with effortless and intellectual grace, pairing wide-leg navy satin trousers with an asymmetrical, flowing white satin blouse.
Finland's First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: One of the most notable female leaders at the summit, Frederiksen showcased a radiant elegance with a noble blazer-pantsuit made from pure white, subtly shimmering patterned fabric, complemented by her dignified demeanor.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: Completing her elegant black blazer-pantsuit with a large, sparkling necklace, the Italian Prime Minister blended masculine and luxurious details in her style, becoming one of the most talked-about figures of the evening.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni Canada's First Lady Diana Fox Carney: Achieving a noble harmony of colors with a short, bright light blue jacket over her elegant plum-toned dress, Carney displayed effortless elegance with her sophisticated hairstyle.
Canada's First Lady Diana Fox Carney South Korea's First Lady Kim Hye-kyung: Combining grace and modern chic with a vibrant red jacket featuring sharp lines worn over a black skirt.
South Korea's First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Slovenia's First Lady Urška Bacovnik Janša: Creating a very elegant silhouette by accenting her chosen long, flowing black dress with a specially designed silver-detailed belt at the waist.
Slovenia's First Lady Urška Bacovnik Janša Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska: Posing for cameras alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenska displayed a minimalist elegance with a black blazer-pantsuit symbolizing her modern and strong stance.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska Wife of the German Chancellor Charlotte Merz: With her flowing turquoise dress, elegant neckline, and simple necklace, she created one of the freshest and most energetic looks of the evening.
Greece's First Lady Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis: Accompanying Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Mareva Grabowski presented one of the best examples of noble and effortless elegance at the Presidential Complex entrance. Opting for a sleeveless, crew-neck plain black long dress with fine pleats at the bottom, Grabowski showcased her minimalist elegance with a thick silver cuff bracelet on her wrist, naturally wavy hair, and black open-toe shoes.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: She took her place at the Presidential Complex in a highly elegant evening dress with lace-embroidered sleeves, in deep navy and black tones.
Montenegro's First Lady Milena Tošic Spajic: Accompanying Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic, Milena Tošic Spajic captivated with her pure and modern elegance at the Presidential Complex entrance. Choosing a futuristic-cut dress in cream tones, with a noble cape-like drape covering her shoulders, flowing to the floor, Spajic presented one of the purest forms of elegance of the evening with her hair tightly pulled back, silver earrings, and a chic white handbag.
Montenegro's First Lady Milena Tošic Spajic This magnificent reception, which marked the first day of the critical summit, went down in history as a historic evening where diplomatic talks addressing world security took place and elegance-filled aesthetic frames emerged under the hosting of the Presidential Complex.