For the final day of Kate and William’s tour we saw the Duchess in a familiar color scheme, navy and creamy white. Below, (L-R) Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment; Ross Cohen, Director of Mission Serve, Kate (Catherine) Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William Duke of Cambridge.
She also wore old and new items from a favorite retailer, Whistles. Kate selected a 2011 piece, the Lina Dobby Pleated Skirt (£95 at John Lewis, sold out at Whistles already). Kate and William were at the Hiring Our Heroes job fair at Sony Pictures Studios.
The rayon skirt is described this way:
“Featuring on-trend pleats and a light, feminine ivory tone the Whistles Lina skirt offers a high waist and all over dobby spot print.”
The Duchess paired it with navy and white crocheted top from the 2007 pre-fall Whistles collection. As always, WKW Facebook Friends were invaluable in identifying things, our thanks to Robin Stevens for locating the photo of the crocheted top at a fashion blog, Confashions from Kuwait.
UPDATED 7.12.2011: In response to an inquiry on Facebook, Whistles has said the top is not theirs. I’m not showing the entire dialogue because the woman asking the question does so under her own name, not a business or ‘page,’ and I am trying to respect her privacy.
If a FB member, you can see the thread of the conversation at the Duchess of Style page.
Via eBay UK Auction #250858861300 Ending 27 July 2011
As far as the origins of the top, I am not clear as to whether or not it is a counterfeit piece, or what the situation is. In addition to the photo we posted, there is at least one more picture of the top online attributed to Whistles. We’re trying to get more info and will update as appropriate.
Accessories today are pieces we have seen previously: the navy pumps and eggshell clutch.
Jewelry today was also familiar, Kate’s cross pendant, and sapphire-diamond earrings.
It is a look that very much summarized Kate’s style on the tour: simple elegance in understated, crisp pieces. Kate created polished looks appropriate to each days’ events and functions, she did not allow the styles to detract from the people and places she was visiting.
It has been a whirlwind nine days! We’ll be back this week with more posts on the tour, our new UFO posts (Unidentified Fashion Objects) and a new poll. Thank you to each and every one of you who has made this such a labor of love!
UPDATED: The top has now been verified as a Whistles piece.
Stacey
Wednesday 20th of July 2011
Love the site! I check it way too many times a day looking for updates. You may have already found the answer to this question and I didn't see it, but was anyone able to identify the clutch that Kate is carrying? I sorta have a thing for shoes and handbags! Thanks.
Connie
Monday 18th of July 2011
The top isn't Whistles it is from a line call Whistle (no S!). It was sold at Anthropologie 2-3 years ago.
The crocheters are discussing it on Ravelry and we've got closeups of a lot of the details thanks to a gal that owns the same piece.
Tammy
Saturday 5th of May 2012
Does anyone know of where to purchase a look a like navy/white crochet top?
Jill
Tuesday 12th of July 2011
Congratulations on all the hard work and input to all who have contributed to this blog. I come in here at least twice a day, to check up on all the information that has been posted. Every minute detail, from where to buy, to when she has worn that etc.... has been fantastic. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this blog. Let it continue. :)
Mélodie
Tuesday 12th of July 2011
Your blog is amazing, thanks for this great work ! i like to know what celebs' are wearing !
Matthew
Tuesday 12th of July 2011
Nice post, but I'm very surprised by all the negative comments or "non comments" about this outfit. Almost all of my male friends thought this made her look beautiful, and only her body type could make it look so sexy - there must be something too that. Note to female fans out there, many a man has all fallen for a female who wore something like this.
Great site, and hello from all your silent but wouldn't dare to post male fans.
admin
Tuesday 12th of July 2011
Hi Matthew, I *love* your comment, thanks for the insight. :)