Grazia magazine reports that Kate has been spotted shopping in the Joseph sale shop in the Kings Rd in Chelsea where she bought a Stella McCartney ruby coral silk satin dress with bow neckline from the Spring 09 collection. The dress has previously been worn by Madonna at the 2008 amFAR gala in Cannes. Demure, [...]
Yet again demonstrating that she is no stranger to High St brands, here is Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton wearing French Connection. Firstly, enjoying the last of the Summer sunshine in September 2007 and wearing a black and white striped “Tellin” dress; secondly, in May 2009, pictured with Prince William at the Audi Polo Challenge Polo match, [...]
Perhaps one of the most enduring style essentials in the Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton wardrobe, whether intentionally or not, are sheer, transparent dresses. Starting with the notoriously racy sheer, transparent number she wore at the 2002 St Andrew charity modelling show that is reported to have first ensnared Prince William, to the slightly gauzy little black [...]
Heading off for a night out with the girls in South Ken, Kate shows that she can do High St as well as designer as she is shown wearing this retro style bright patterned shift dress from High St favourite Lipsy. See more Lipsy dresses here. Date: April 2007 Photo Copyright: Bauer Media
Proving that she has a penchant for the High St as much as the rarified echelons of designer couture, this £40 Topshop tunic reportedly sold out online 24hrs after Kate was pictured wearing it on her 25th birthday. According to the London Evening Standard, a spokesman for Topshop said: ‘Kate is not a fashion icon [...]
Clutch bags make a frequent appearance at Society Weddings and, more recently, public engagements, where their small size allows hands to be freed up to shake hands and receive bouquets of flowers.
Top: the Aspinal Eaton clutch bag (immortalised in gold and worn by the Princess Catherine Doll)
Bottom: Mulberry cosmetic pouch
A trusty pashmina – or cashmere scarf – is a key feature of the Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton style, used on one hand as a handy way to ward against the unpredictable British weather but also, arguably, as a form of safety blanket against the world.
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One of the most prevailing aspects of Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton’s style is her penchant for fascinators and fancy hats.
A term largely unknown outside the UK, a ‘fascinator’ is a delicate concoction of frothy material and feathers forming a headpiece, mostly worn on the side of the head, as opposed to being placed squarely on the head (as a normal hat is worn).
Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton is known to have worn such delightful feathery fascinators by milliners (hat designers) such as Amy Money, Jane Corbett, Viven Sheriff Millinery and Whiteley Fischer and stylish hats including the black wide brimmed hat and jaunty beret by Philip Treacy.
Black suede boots are regarded as something of a staple of the Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton wardrobe.
They are worn teamed with both opaque tights and short, preppy style skirts as well as jeans and a fitted jacket.
Brands worn include LK Bennett and more recently Aquatalia by Marvin K.
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Classic, understated silver jewellery – particularly long pendant style necklaces and dangly drop earrings – is something of a key element of the Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton style.
Silver jewellery by the likes of designers such as Patrick Mavros, Vinnie Day, Links of London, Claudia Bradby is well documented, as are silver rings, mostly worn on the centre fingers of each hand.
Kate Middleton is known to be a fan of Vinnie Day jewellery and has several pieces including
Given what we now know about the engagement having taken place in Kenya, it’s quite fitting and serendipitous that there’s an existing ‘Kenyan’ connection in place, by way of the designer of some of her favourite jewellery having been brought up in Kenya.
Vinnie Day was born in Dublin and brought up on a ranch in Laikipia, northern Kenya, near Mount Kenya.
Vinnie is inspired by the colours, shapes and sounds of the jewellery traditionally made by the Samburu and Turkana tribes of Kenya. She develops these African concepts in India and London, resulting in this unique collection which combines the very different and vibrant cultures of these two continents.
The acacia leaf, worn by the Samburu tribe as it resembles the top of a spear, is a recurrent theme in Vinne Day jewellery, as are shells, moons, stars, starfish and love-hearts.
Find out more at www.vinnieday.com
Grazia magazine reports that Kate has been spotted shopping in the Joseph sale shop in the Kings Rd in Chelsea where she bought a Stella McCartney ruby coral silk satin dress with bow neckline from the Spring 09 collection.
The dress has previously been worn by Madonna at the 2008 amFAR gala in Cannes.
Demure, ladylike and a comparative steal at £305 (down from £1425) it’s a pretty, feminine dress – we are looking forward to seeing it out on show.
Date: March 2011
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Prior to getting engaged and wearing THAT ring, Kate had was habitually photographed wearing dress rings and cocktail rings on her middle finger. This seems to be something of a habit or at least a signature style and dates back to her University years – at least.
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A habitual wearer of Tod’s handbags, the style perfectly compliments Kate’s own refined and conservative look.
D-Styling Bauletto Medio
September 2009: Photo Copyright – Provence Sacca Media
November 2009: G Bag
Date: 2009/2010 Photo Copyright: Big Pictures
Kate is known to be a fan of Austique, a boutique in Chelsea, London, and has bought cashmere and Goldsign jeans there.
The Austique website states:
Austique.co.uk is the destination for online fashion connoisseurs looking to find unique designer fashion labels from around the world. Since opening our store on London’s Kings Road, in 2004, Austique has established an impressive reputation for our exclusive fashion, unique accessories and covetable gifts.
Grazia magazine reports that Kate has been spotted shopping in the Joseph sale shop in the [...]
Yet again demonstrating that she is no stranger to High St brands, here is Catherine ‘Kate’ [...]
Perhaps one of the most enduring style essentials in the Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton wardrobe, whether intentionally [...]
Heading off for a night out with the girls in South Ken, Kate shows that she [...]
Proving that she has a penchant for the High St as much as the rarified echelons [...]
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