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Kate Returns to Emilia Wickstead for Day 2 of the India Tour

The Duchess returned to a favorite label for the second day of the Royal Tour. Some readers will recognize the designer from looking at the lines and construction of Kate’s dress; it is by Emilia Wickstead.

Gordon Rayner, The Telegraph

Gordon Rayner, The Telegraph

Kate and William started their day with a GREAT campaign event, part of a program that showcases the very best of what Britain has to offer. We welcome the world to visit, study and do business with the UK.meeting young entrepreneurs.” More on today’s event from Sky News:

The young people demonstrated their start-up ideas and enterprises at a workspace called The Social – and the Duke and Duchess got hands-on with their gadgets.

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Now to our look at Kate’s ensemble. As noted above, she wore Emilia Wickstead, the designer’s Wool Crepe Midi Dress. You can also see that this is a longer length, I believe it is significantly longer than any of her other Wickstead pieces. That is not something I think was done for issue of decorum; the midi length was popular the last 12 – 18 months, and it remains appealing to some designers and customers.  If one looks closely it appears that Kate actually shortened her dress.

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The Wool Crepe Midi Dress echoes several design elements found in many of Kate’s other Wickstead designs. You can see the fitted bodice and higher waistline flowing into a full skirt. The dress also features two faux breast pockets, as well as two functional side pockets, and a hidden zipper.

The dress is 100% wool with a silk lining. With temps above 90 this morning many wondered about Kate sweltering in what is often considered a winter weight material. My guess is that the fabric is a tropical weight wool, as opposed to the medium or heavy weight iterations of the textile. It was available at The Outnet, the off-price arm of Net-a-Porter.

The Outnet

The Outnet

It was originally priced at £1760, about $2500.  When on sale at The Outnet it was £704, about $1000. While this dress is sold out, The Outnet usually carries a selection of Emilia Wickstead. Full-price styles can generally be found at Matches Fashion and also at Moda Operandi.

The Duchess carried a new (to us) Bayswater Clutch from Mulberry. FYI: the bag shown below is not precisely the same clutch we think Kate is carrying, her bag appears to be suede. This is merely used to show the design.

Mulberry

Mulberry

I’m waiting for hi-res photos so I can have a better look at the bag; hopefully that will allow us to make a better call on the item.

The Duchess debuted another new pair of heels from a brand she is wearing more frequently, Rupert Sanderson. The shoe was described to Rebecca English of the Daily Mail as “kid leather Calice pumps, featuring a pointed toe & skinny set-back heel.The ‘Calice’ has a 110mm heel, just a bit more than 4 inches and it retails for $675.

Rupert Sanderson

Rupert Sanderson

Kate also wore her Cassandra Goad Temple of Heaven earrings today.

Cassandra Goad/Pool, i-Images

Cassandra Goad/Pool, i-Images

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Kate & William have landed in New Delhi and laid a wreath at the India Gate.

Kate William India Tour Day 2 Two White Wickstead New Delhi India Gate Both R English April 11 2016

Rebecca English, The Daily Mail & Mail Online (@RE_DailyMail)

The couple shortly after arriving at the memorial. 

A look at the card accompanying the wreath, “Never forgetting those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for India.”

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace

After visiting the war memorial Kate and William moved on to Gandhi Smiriti Museum, it houses Old Birla House, where Mahatma Gandhi lived the last several months of his life and where he was assassinated in 1948. 

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UPDATES:

  • The always sharp Christin (perhaps better known as Packham Gown on Twitter) contacted Russell and Bromley to see if they will be restocking the Curvy Clutch Kate carried with her Alexander McQueen separates on Monday. Good news if you are interested in acquiring a Curvy for yourself: it is in stock in limited quantities in select stores and the retailer expects to have more available online.
©Splash News/Russell & Bromley

©Splash News/Russell & Bromley

  • Also today, Kate’s Anita Dongre Tunic Dress looks like it is still available in some sizes. Many thanks to those emailing and messaging about this garment’s availability!
Anita Dongre

Anita Dongre

As soon as hi-res pix are available I will update the post.

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Shannon B.K.

Tuesday 12th of April 2016

Well, this is definitely a bodice I don't like at all (compared with yesterday's blue, which I was fine with). Too many details and the pockets are distractingly large. I get the reference to the uniforms and appreciate that she wore white to honor the Indian custom, but I'm just not a fan. This evening's separates are worlds better.

Gabrielle

Tuesday 12th of April 2016

I think this dress is genius. Very chic, beautifully cut - clever nod to the occasion. Love her accessories. Disagree that it's not tailored properly.

joan

Monday 11th of April 2016

Kate's sloping shoulders worry me. I am sure she has excellent posture, so why do we see her so often with these slouching shoulders?

Grace

Monday 11th of April 2016

I don't like the pockets on this dress at all. However, after reading your post and seeing that it was originally designed at a longer length, I think that length balanced the design better. The pockets look worst because they are out of proportion to the whole outfit as a result of the shortening. Having said that, the Duchess is always thoughtfully dressed, impeccably put together, and appears to be a wonderful wife, mother & an asset to the modern royal family! So ... this is just a dress comment!!! Love all the other outfits she has worn. So exciting to see so many new outfits after such regular "repeats!" Thanks for your great blog!

Ellen

Monday 11th of April 2016

I really wish the House of Wickstead would hire a professional alterations seamstress who could tailor. The execution of changed hemlines and alterations on just about every Wickstead outfit we have seen the Duchess have not looked good. Especially the hems of the skirts. I like the dress profile, but the execution is flawed.

Yesterday's selection of outfits? Fabulous and appropriate.

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