Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton spotted carrying the Meli’ Melo’ ‘Cappuccino Bag’ in cream canvas with a tan leather trim in the label’s signature BB shape.
Date: December 2006
Photo Copyright: Rex
Spotted shopping at the Joseph Sale Shop
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, [...]
Wearing French Connection
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, [...]
Style Essentials: Sheer, Transparent Dresses
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 [...]
Wearing a Lipsy dress on a Girls Night Out
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
Kate’s 25th Birthday Black and White Topshop Dress
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 [...]
Carrying an Oyster Card on a London bus
25.10.2005
Ok; well we aren’t entirely sure if Kate had an Oyster Card, but we are guessing she may well have done given that an Oyster Card is an indispensable accessory and a key part of any savvy Londoner’s kit.
Here she is pictured in an moment of reflective contemplation – we are guessing on a no19 or 22 bus – travelling along the Kings Road, up into Sloane St towards Knightsbridge.
We can’t quite see Kate on a Boris Bike just yet…..but the thought is quite appealing.
Date: October 2005
Photo Copyright: BigPicture
Aussie Bush Hats (BC Hats)
23.08.2005
With a sartorial nod to Australia, and evocative of an enduring love of the Great Outdoors, Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton is shown here wearing a BC Hat (an Australian Bush Hat at the Gatcombe Horse Trials.
Teamed with a Lola Rose New Medium Open Heart Pendant, pale green top, brown corderoy jacket and a healthy-looking tan, it’s a fresh, outdoorsy appealing look. We like!
Date: August 2005
Photo Copyright: Matt Cardy
Wearing a Lola Rose Open Heart Pendant
23.07.2005
Spotted at the Gatcombe Horse Trials in 2005, Kate wears a Lola Rose rose quartz open pendant by UK jewellery brand, Lola Rose.
Lola Rose is one of the most stylish and successful jewellery brands in the UK today. Specialising in bold, colourful jewellery, hand-made from the finest semi-precious stones, Lola Rose is worn regularly by Hollywood film stars and fashionistas.
Date: July 2005
Photo Copyright: Rex
Wearing Penelope Chilvers Tassle Boots
03.04.2004
Pictured in an iconic pose, this image of Catherine ‘Kate’ Middleton modelling Penelope Chilvers Long Tassel leather boots whilst at University at St Andrews in 2004 made the front cover of Paris Match magazine.
Penelope Chilvers is a British luxury brand, based in West London that specialises in women’s footwear and accessories; all made from the finest leather in small, family run artisan factories in Spain and Italy. Penelope Chilvers’ designs have been spotted on style-makers such as Elle Macpherson, Jemima Khan, Sheherezade Goldsmith, Trinny Woodall and Kate Middleton to name a few.
Find out more at: www.penelopechilvers.com
Date: April 2004
Photo Copyright: Stephen Lock
