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Take Two for Tory as Kate Wears Designer’s Gown for Dinner

Kate made it two Tory Burch dresses for the day when she wore this gown for a private dinner with the King and Queen of Bhutan.©Splash News

At the Tory Burch website the dress is called the “Floral Mesh Gown,” while at Net-a-Porter it is the “Embroidered Tulle Gown.”

Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter

From the Net-a-Porter product description:

Tory Burch’s tulle gown is intricately embroidered with retro-inspired florals in shades of sky-blue, orange, green and brown.

You really can’t see much of the back in this photo but you get a sense of the slits on the sides of the dress.

©Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

©Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

Below, a better look at the bodice and neckline, as well as a tight shot of the fabric. Tory Burch describes the fabric this way:

The pattern creates beautiful highs and lows in the fabric, lending a multi-dimensional quality to the look. A slit neckline — embellished with tiny flame-shaped charms — and sheer bracelet sleeves give this brilliant top a statement finish.

Net-a-Porter / Tory Burch

Net-a-Porter / Tory Burch

Here is an even closer view of the neckline embellishment, the Net-a-Porter description points out that “The red bead embellishments mean there’s no need for a necklace.” .

Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter

The dress is from the designer’s Resort 2016 line, included as part of the runway collection. The majority of resort collections do not involve actual runway shows; buyers, media and other interested parties  are sent photographs and background information about the collections. There are two other pieces in the material that are part of the resort group, the Floral Mesh Dress ($895) and Floral Mesh Tunic ($595), although the length isn’t terribly tunic-like.

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

We haven’t been able to identify the shawl or wrap Kate has on; there have been a number of leads but they lead to dead ends.

This evening the Duchess wore the same earrings she had on when arriving in Bhutan mid-morning; they have not yet been identified. (Neither of these shots is particularly flattering but you can see the earrings quite well.)©Nunn Syndication, Polaris / i-Images

There aren’t any other or better photographs of Kate in the dress.©Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

UPDATE APR 16: Kate’s stole is said to be by Pickett London; a retailer specializing in “handmade luxury goods.” Claire Zambuni, Pickett’s PR firm, tweeted the news Friday.Screen Shot 2016-04-16 at 4.50.47 AM

Kate’s piece is the Pashmina Stole.

Pickett London

Pickett London

The stole is a cashmere/silk blend, handmade in Nepal.  It retails at £275, about $400.

There is a side benefit to licensing these images: we have a look at Kate’s black suede sandals from another angle.

©Polaris/Bergdorf Goodman

©Polaris/Bergdorf Goodman

Some may recall when Kate wore the Temperley Delphi separates Monday night we suggested she might have been wearing the Gianvito Rossi Criss Cross Sandal in black suede, shown below.

Bergdorf Goodman/Polaris

Bergdorf Goodman/Polaris

A look tonight at Kate’s shoes from the side and from the front and it’s obvious she is wearing the same style worn on Monday.

Kate Bhutan Dinner Sandals Shoes Feet Closeups Gianvito Rossi Criss Cross or Sisely Sandals Tory Burch Gown April 14 2016

Bergdorf is sold out of the sandals, but I discovered they are also referred to as the Sisely sandal. A quick search using that name showed them in stock at Matches in quite a few sizes. They even came in a beautiful blue but it looks like that color is out of stock.

Matches Fashion

Matches Fashion

In case you missed our earlier post, it covers Kate’s different looks prior to this evening’s dinner dress. And you can find out why Kate has this expression on her face.

Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris

We will see you Friday bright and early.

FRIDAY APRIL 15: BHUTAN

  • Paro Taktsang hike: Kate and William will hike for 5 to 6 hours until they reach Paro Taktsang, also known as Tiger’s Nest monastery.
  • Reception: The final event in Bhutan is a reception with “British nationals and Bhutanese people with strong links to the UK.”

 

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Emily

Monday 18th of April 2016

One of her best ever looks! Can she please start dressing like this more often?

ankrd

Saturday 16th of April 2016

Am I the only one who found it odd she wore a dress with the colors of the Indian flag to the Bhutan dinner? When I saw the dress I assumed it was for an India state dinner due to the colors, and was confused when I heard it was for the Bhutan dinner. I have to wonder if she bought the dress for the India dinner but for some reason had to switch it last minute. It's an odd dress, especially with the clashing red beading at the top, but would have been perfect for an Indian dinner given it's the color of the India flag.

Lavender

Saturday 16th of April 2016

The dress doesn't look nice in the close-up & I'm not very keen on the red embellishments, they remind me of Island people's shark-tooth necklaces, but the embroidery is beautiful, I thought it was sequins at first. A very unusual colour combination but I like it, I didn't understand what people meant by calling them 'acid tones' though? The only acid colour I can think of is a bright yellow, one worn by Kate in Australia and that isn't on this garment. I've liked everything on this tour except that yellow coat on arrival in Bhutan. When she first wore it I thought it was a dress but I didn't like the fabric & the colour is sickroom hideous. The cape worn for the archery was very me as was the lavender skirt, but I do wish the designer had used enough material so that it did actually wrap around her & not come apart in the wind. I was tickled by how tiny Queen Jepta is and that she was still so much shorter than Kate even in her thick platforms - like a little doll! I googled her & was struck also by similarities between the two couples, both ladies were commoners from ordinary backgrounds whose princes wed for love. Before this tour I knew roughly where Bhutan was, that it was Bhuddist, mountainous & involved in the 2nd World War but nothing else. I am intrigued that it has a thriving tourist industry & would love to be able to buy the fabrics. The jackets look terribly impractical though.

Faith Poole

Friday 15th of April 2016

I have to be honest, I have been very disappointed in her fashion choices for this tour. I do not like the fact that her personality has not shown in her fashion choices. I feel that she is trying too hard to blend in with Indian culture. I do love her choices in casual wear for this tour.

Lori

Friday 15th of April 2016

As far as I am concerned, Kate has started a trend I will follow. Just like I stopped wearing hose when Diana did, I intend to have perfectly groomed toes but no color on them. Thank you Kate!

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