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Viewers of the 's coverage of the Paris Olympic Games were impressed with presenter 's choice of jackets on Sunday evening (August 11). The distinctive outfit she wore for the closing ceremony was by Cheltenham designer Beatrice von Tresckow, who is also a favoured designer of and her mother, The popular presenter turned quite a few heads as she wore a lime silk blazer with pink trim that caught the attention of viewers at home. Boldly pairing the dazzling blazer with a coordinating lime green top, the 53-year-old's outfit was capped off with a statement necklace.

People were quick to lavish praise on the jacket and many wanted to know where it came from. Beatrice von Tresckow was happy to oblige on social media and provided a link to the . Jennie C tweeted: "Watching Olympics closing ceremony.



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#ParisOlympics2024 Clare Balding is wearing the most beautiful jacketI Anyone recognise the make? It's just gorgeous!" Joy Gill said: "I agree with you. I would like one too. If you find out please let me know.

" The official Beatrice von Tresckow X account @BvTDesigns replied to fans: "Thank you! We are so honoured that Clare was wearing one of our jackets today." Clare Balding is a huge fan of clothes by Beatrice von Treskow, who has been dressing celebrities, the aristocracy and the ‘country set’ for many years. Among her illustrious clientele are royal mum and daughter Princess Anne and Zara Tindall, baking queens Prue Leith and Mary Berry, TV presenter Gloria Hunniford, actors Joanna Lumley and Maureen Lipman, and racehorse trainer Venetia Williams.

Her clothes are easy to spot: look for the brightest, most colourful and extravagant jackets and coats on the course and chances are, they will be Beatrice’s designs. Her signature style is rich fabrics like silks and velvets in jewelled colours and elaborate embroidery influenced by Middle Eastern patterns. Of German nationality, Beatrice was born in India and has travelled the world through her and her husband’s work, living in such exotic locations as Oman, Afghanistan, South Africa and Kenya.

She ended up in Cheltenham as it is her husband’s hometown, and you can . The official description of the jacket that caught the attention of so many BBC viewers on Sunday reads: "This beautiful jacket is made from a lightweight sheer silk chiffon in a stunning lime and turquoise paisley print. Designed for comfort and to flatter with a stylish straight cut and deep side slits.

This unstructured jacket has shocking pink facing on the collar, cuffs and front which gives a wonderful contrast and pink silk buttons down the front. "The Selena Jacket is perfect for many a formal occasion and will look effortlessly cool whatever the weather, also can be worn with a pair of jeans and a white top for more informal events." And it adds: "As worn by Clare Balding during the final day of the Olympics 2024.

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