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Kate’s Blue Zara Dress & Periwinkle Coat Return for Prince Philip’s 90th

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· June 12, 2011 
· 21 Comments

It is yet another busy day for Kate, she started the morning at Prince Philip’s 90th birthday service.

Many readers will recognize pieces in Kate’s ensemble, beginning with the periwinkle blue Jane Troughton brocade coat. (For more on the coat, click the tab above labeled ‘Iconic Looks’.)ROTA/SplashNews.com

Below, a better look at some of the detailing on the coat.Splash News

Two other items readers will recognize, the blue Zara Pleated dress and LK Bennett Sledge2 pumps.(Note our link to LK Bennett Sledge2 only shows other colors, the nude or taupe Kate wore is sold out.)

Zara/LK Bennett

A nice Sunday morning look, appropriate to the occasion. We are eager to see who did Kate’s earrings, from our uneducated perspective they look new, and almost like they match the engagement ring.

Kate’s hat was a piece by Jane Corbett, a tip of the hat (pun intended) to Duchess of Cambridge Style for that tidbit. 🙂

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Kate’s Afternoon Wedding Look: Everything Old is New Again

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· June 11, 2011 
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As mentioned in our previous post about Kate’s McQueen/Treacy styles for Trooping the Colour, the Duchess had a busy calendar today, this afternoon she and her sister Pippa attended the wedding of close friends Sam Waley-Cohen and Bella Ballin.

Unless we’re mistaken, everything Kate wore has been seen previously. Kate went for a simple satin sheath in black and white, topped by the hat worn for this morning’s ceremonies.Polaris Images

She was understated and chic, ideal for a June wedding, especially when one doesn’t want to detract from the bride. (Unfortunately, it was not Pippa’s finest fashion moment, her coat didn’t appear to fit properly and it seemed there was a lot going on with her ensemble, a rare miss for Kate’s sister.)

We believe she is wearing the same Links of London earrings worn Thursday night at the ARK dinner, the Effervescence Bubble Earrings are still available on the US website, but we can no longer locate them on the UK site. The earrings feature tiny lavender iolites at the top, they are $215 USD.Polaris images

Our eagle-eyed readers and WKW Facebook fans noted this is not the first time we have seen Kate in the satin dress, previously wearing it in 2007 as she left the Boujis Nightclub.

Nor do we believe it is the first appearance for the black court shoes, they look to be the same pair worn when William and Kate met the President and Mrs. Obama. If not the identical pair, they are very similar, we continue the hunt for the maker. Kate’s clutch has also been seen previously, most recently at that same meeting with the Obamas.

It is the Anya Hindmarch Maud silk clutch in black, below we show the bag in ivory.

Here is how the bag is described on the website:

“A classically styled frame clutch available in a range of luxurious satin fabrics with embroidered initials. Features twist closure with stone embellishment and is fully suede lined.”

It is no longer available, but one can sign up for a waiting list for the bespoke version of the bag at the Hindmarch website.

All in all it was a subdued yet stylish look for the Duchess, surely sensitive to the attention that would be directed toward her, wanting to ensure that focus remained on the star of the day, the bride.

With special thanks to Ciara, Diana, Carly-Kate Middleton Style FB, Leaf and Pearls Blog.

 

 

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Kate Picks McQueen Again for Trooping the Colour

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· June 11, 2011 
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Kate’s look for her first appearance at Trooping the Colour, the official commemoration of Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. (Also the first time Prince William has taken part riding in the event.) So many fashionable friends emailed, tweeted, or left comments on the WKW Facebook page about Kate’s coat-dress it is difficult thank everyone, but it looks like LiltingLimes’s tweet was an early tip-off to the designer, Alexander McQueen.

Robin Nunn/Polaris Images

Robin Nunn/Polaris Images

McQueen’s ‘Cotton and wool-blend pique coat‘ was available at Net-a-Porter, but that is no longer the case. Here is how the piece is described:

“White cotton and wool-blend pique coat with a softly pleated tiered Samurai skirt. Alexander McQueen coat has a short collar and lapels, accentuated padded shoulders, long sleeves with button-fastening cuffs, button fastenings through double-breasted front and is fully lined. 71% cotton, 29% wool; lining: 74% acetate, 26% silk. Dry clean.”

The coat was priced at $3845 USD.

Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris Images

Robin Nunn/Nunn Syndication/Polaris Images

It is interesting that once again she opted for white, this is the third time in recent weeks we have seen her go for a solid, monochromatic look.

UPDATED 7.16.2011: A helpful commenter asked about the hat, noting that many outlets are saying it is by Lock & Company, a firm known to most WKW readers. We tend to think that TH, the person kind enough to leave the comment, is correct, it is a Sylvia Fletcher creation by Lock and Company.

The tidbits of information readers so kindly shared proved especially helpful, as word came that details of what (or whom) The Duchess is wearing will not be released by Clarence House; here is what our friend @RegalEyes re-tweeted from @AdamLeePotter earlier today:

“Clarence House oddly refusing to reveal who designed Kate’s outfit.”

It is possible the Palace doesn’t want too much focus on Kate (we would never suggest such a thing) attention paid to Kate’s apparel and accessories; in reality, however, that train has left the station.  The fact is the fascination with what Kate wears and the ensuing frenzy will only intensify moving forward, it is something the Palace cannot control.

While Kate looked lovely for the ceremony, this was not our favorite look from her; the coat was a little too frou-frou, despite it flattering her figure and healthy glow.  We know many sophisticated observers are probably delighted to see a more fashion-forward statement from the Duchess, it is merely not a style we are fond of.  Most assuredly not a miss, just not the best we’ve seen.

 

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Kate Shines in Jenny Packham, a Prada Purse, Links of London & LK Bennett

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· June 9, 2011 
· 26 Comments

Tonight’s appearance by Kate and William at the annual ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) dinner was important for a variety of reasons: it was the couple’s first formal engagement since their wedding, and William was also delivering the keynote address. With the pressure on, Kate did not disappoint, selecting a gown by another British designer, Jenny Packham.

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The dress is from the designer’s Spring 2011 RTW (ready to wear) Collection, it shimmered in the early evening light as the couple arrived.  Ms. Packham is known for her elegant bridal and formal gowns, she is a Central St Martins graduate, as well as a favorite of celebrities, recently Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, and Taylor Swift have been spotted in the designer’s dresses.

There was a significant amount of buzz about the same Jenny Packham dress being featured in an April episode of Gossip Girl. As it runs out, it was a similar dress, but not an identical piece.

Via Red Carpet Fashion & Jenny Packham

Above is the original graphic from the good folks at Red Carpet Fashion Awards, we added the photo on the right showing the dress worn on the show, you can see that primary differences are the length and embellishment.

Here is how the dress is described on the Jenny Packham Facebook page:

“The Duchess selected the pearlescent rose sequin gown with Swarovski crystal from the SS11 catwalk collection”

If interested in purchasing the gown, it can actually be found on sale, although it requires a bit more pin money than one might have on hand. My Theresa is currently offering it at $3515, marked down from $5015, here is that site’s description:

“Layered mesh inserts at neckline, shoulders and sleeves. Hidden side zipper with hook-and-bar top closure. Fully lined with mesh spaghetti-strap dress lining.”

Kate Middleton ARK Dinner Blush Jenny Packham Gown

Kate again opted for LK Bennett footwear, wearing the Agata Sandals in rose suede, with a side bow and zipper up the back (oh my!), and 4″ heel.

The sandals run £175.00 or approximately $285, that’s if you can get anywhere near a store or the LK Bennett website, the company’s website is a bit off-kilter as of this writing, I’m sure it will be fine shortly. (Update: The site is fine.)

The bag is Prada’s Pink Satin Logo Box Clutch, currently available at Bluefly for $556 USD.

The earrings are aptly named, the Effervescent Bubble Stiletto earrings by a Kate favorite, Links of London.

The earrings dangle freely, featuring tiny lavender iolites stones at the top. They are available on the US website at $475, or £275 on the UK site.

The gown was an outstanding choice, an elegant, sophisticated look that turned things up a notch.  The Duchess looked radiant. And once again, she wore the dress, it did not wear her. Here is one more view of the Duchess this evening.

Many thanks to all those sharing tips, tidbits and links on the WKW Facebook page, via Twitter, comments here on the blog and email. Special recognition for very generous assistance goes to Ayvee, Melissa, Klara, Caroline, Chiara, Pippa-Middleton Blog, @RegalEyes, and @LiltingLimes on Twitter, their insight was of great help in ‘the hunt,’ as we sometimes call the search for accurate information.  (And if I somehow missed you, let me know, we don’t want to leave anyone out.)

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It Looks Like Issa’s Lucky Dress For Kate’s Shopping Trip + Whiteley Hat Updates

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· June 9, 2011 
· 5 Comments

Kate scooted out for some quick shopping this morning.

The Duchess actually looks a little harried as she runs errands, stopping by storied hatmakers Lock and Co.  The LK Bennett Maddox wedge shoes she is wearing will be familiar to many readers, it also looks like she is wearing the Links of London Hope Egg earrings again.

The frock looks like Issa’s oh-so-popular ‘Lucky’ dress, we thank the eagle-eyed Melissa, she initially pointed this out to us on the WKW Faceboook page.  Kate has demonstrated her fondness for the dress, she has been seen wearing it on multiple occasions in different colors, including the white version to Wimbledon in 2008.

The ‘Lucky’ was an immensely popular style, worn by a number of celebrities, to read more about that, click here for the Daily Mail’s June 2008 story on the topic.

Via enFashion

The cotton dress is flattering on almost every figure, with its squared neck and pintucked bodice, along with the gathered waist that flows into a flared skirt.

One quick update on the Whiteley hat worn by Kate at Epsom on Saturday (as well as another fashionable chapeau worn in January). The beret worn Saturday is Whiteley style #434/318 in Cappuccino Parisisal with curled Parisisal trim. The good people at Whiteley tell WKW they believe she bought the hat at the Fenwicks on Bond Street in London.  Whiteley shared a better look at the style, done in another color.  (For those interested in purchasing the Cappuccino, they are delivering more to Fenwick this week.)

Courtesy Whiteley Hat

Whiteley also did the hat Kate wore to the January wedding of good friends Harry Aubrey-Fletcher and Louise Stourton, she paired it with Libelula Dulwich Coat (more on that here). The black hat is Whiteley style #526/422K, a black velour hat with quill. Our thanks to Paul at Whiteley for his generous assistance!

And of course, we’ll have a full post on what Kate wears tonight for the ARK benefit as soon as we have those photos.

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