The Duchess of Cambridge may have been preoccupied with pictures of her
in a state of undress during her trip to the Solomon Islands, but now it
emerges she should have been more concerned about wearing the right
state dress.
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The Duchess of Cambridge's hats smash auction guide price
The Philip Somerville hat worn by Kate in 2008
Two hats worn by Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge before she was
married have sold at auction for three times their guide price.The Duchess rented the hats for around £100 each from Get Ahead Hats in Reading for two separate occasions, and both were expected to sell for £1,000-£1,500 each.
The Aurora hat worn by Kate Middleton in 2010
The hats were part of the 'Passion for Fashion' auction held by Kerry
Taylor, the same auction house which sold the now-infamous see-through
dress Kate sported at a University of St Andrews fashion show for
£78,000 last year.
The Duchess of Cambridge wears an Emilia Wickstead dress, worth over £1,000, to two events within weeks of one another
If there's a right amount to spend on clothes when you're married to a
future king, the lack of outrage surrounding the news of the Duchess of
Cambridge's expenditure in the past five months suggests that £35,000
for the year so far is probably it. Duchess of Cambridge’s fashion hits
They've dressed the Duchess once before, now Issa, Temperley, Alexander
McQueen and Jenny Packham are outfitting Kate permanently as her Madame
Tussauds waxworks are unveiled.
The Duchess of Cambridge et al: Fashion's big sellers
Kate Moss has done it for years. Recently, the Duchess of Cambridge has been doing it too. Yet only very few women possess that particular combination of public profile and personal style that inspires other women to buy their clothes.
IN PICS: Fashion's big sellers
Trying to work out which women truly have that knack is tricky. When trumpeting a sudden rush of purchases of an item worn by a well-known somebody, companies will only describe sales increases in impressive-sounding percentages rather than potentially measly units sold. There is so much hoo-ha about the Duchess that at least some of it (see below) must be trumped up.
But for some designers a piece from their collection on the right person really can make a difference. Rupert Sanderson, the shoe designer, is still basking in the new business generated by the Duchess when she wore his grey suede Malone courts this month. He said: "The wonderful thing is that whatever these very special women wear, we sell out of."
The Duchess of Cambridge: The Phenomemon
She pops into Topshop and queues for her purchases, she buys her clothes in the sales (or even at Bicester Village) and, this week, she appeared to have borrowed the same blue Trina Reiss dress her mother first wore two years ago. Furthermore, her taste is classical, demure - and supremely safe. Yet to the chagrin of some in fashion, The Duchess of Cambridge has in the last year often proved to be genuine consumer catnip. Items that have sold out within days of her being photographed wearing them include a £325 jacquard Orla Kiely print dress in which she visited a primary school in Oxford, and a £69.99 Zara dress worn to the Royal Albert Hall last December.
Yet the side-effect of "The Kate Effect" is that some retailers cheekily attempt to co-opt it for themselves.
Last year, after the Duchess wore a Burberry trenchcoat (that model sold out nationwide within 24 hours) on a visit to Belfast, Asda informed the world that sales of a similar, £22 design in its George range had since tripled. The pictures last week of the Duchess playing hockey with the Team GB squad in a pair of coral-toned skinny jeans prompted a speedy release - from Asda again - claiming a resulting 88 per cent spike in its sales of similar trousers just a day later. Hmmm.
Sales rating: 4/5
Fashion's big sellers in pictures
When the Duchess of Cambridge wore a pair of coral trousers last week, Asda claimed a resulting 88 per cent spike in its sales of similar trousers just a day later.
Samantha Cameron wore Emilia Wickstead for her recent visit to Ground Zero. Traffic has since tripled to the London based designer's website.
The Duchess of Cambridge wears Missoni
In a break from tradition The Duchess of Cambridge eschewed British designers to wear Italian label M Missoni at Fortnum & Mason
The Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall seemed to have colour-coordinated their outfits today for a visit to London's boutique department store, Fortnum & Mason.
The Queen wore a pale blue outfit with a matching hat; Camilla was dressed in a navy blue coat with eye-catching white horizontal stripes at the top, while Kate, the newest addition to the Royal Family, wore a blue wool above-the-knee coat.
So far, so safe. But in fact, Kate's outfit broke from tradition in one subtle way. The Duchess, who almost exclusively wears British-based labels chose a coat by M Missoni, the second line of Italian fashion house Missoni. The powder blue coat bore all the hallmarks of the luxury brand famous for its elaborate knitwear, and palace sources have confirmed its origins.
The Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall seemed to have colour-coordinated their outfits today for a visit to London's boutique department store, Fortnum & Mason.
The Queen wore a pale blue outfit with a matching hat; Camilla was dressed in a navy blue coat with eye-catching white horizontal stripes at the top, while Kate, the newest addition to the Royal Family, wore a blue wool above-the-knee coat.
So far, so safe. But in fact, Kate's outfit broke from tradition in one subtle way. The Duchess, who almost exclusively wears British-based labels chose a coat by M Missoni, the second line of Italian fashion house Missoni. The powder blue coat bore all the hallmarks of the luxury brand famous for its elaborate knitwear, and palace sources have confirmed its origins.
Footwear students competing to design shoes for the Duchess of Cambridge
Six students at De Montfort University are competing to design a pair of shoes for the Duchess of Cambridge to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
A group of fashion students are putting their best foot forward as they aim to design a pair of dream shoes for the Duchess of Cambridge.
The six excited students on the Footwear Design degree at De Montfort University (DMU) will meet Kate next week when she visits the campus with the Queen to mark the beginning of the Diamond Jubilee Tour of the UK.
Kate will view designs by Sam Sawkill, Summer Spencer, Kay Yeng Cheng, Tabitha Duffield, Becka Hunt and Mei Chun Lai and decide which she likes best.
The lucky winner will then make up a pair of the shoes for the Duchess, and see the shoes they have designed and created worn by the future Queen.
The winning design will afford the successful student, who was shortlisted by lecturers at DMU from more than 100 applicants, a "magnificent opportunity", Professor Dominic Shellard, vice-chancellor of De Montfort University, said.
The six excited students on the Footwear Design degree at De Montfort University (DMU) will meet Kate next week when she visits the campus with the Queen to mark the beginning of the Diamond Jubilee Tour of the UK.
Kate will view designs by Sam Sawkill, Summer Spencer, Kay Yeng Cheng, Tabitha Duffield, Becka Hunt and Mei Chun Lai and decide which she likes best.
The lucky winner will then make up a pair of the shoes for the Duchess, and see the shoes they have designed and created worn by the future Queen.
The winning design will afford the successful student, who was shortlisted by lecturers at DMU from more than 100 applicants, a "magnificent opportunity", Professor Dominic Shellard, vice-chancellor of De Montfort University, said.
Duchess of Cambridge’s midas touch continues as Hobbs coat sells out
Rumoured to have been snapped up by Kate for £369 back in September, the chestnut-hued style from the label's autumn/winter 2011 collection had since been slashed to less than half its original price - £182 - to make way for a throng of spring stock.
London: fashion capital of the world
Global interest in the Duchess of Cambridge and Alexander McQueen makes London the world's fashion capital.
The Duchess of Cambridge has become a global fashion icon since her marriage to Prince William, and is just one of the reasons that London is now the world's fashion capital.
London has overtaken New York as the world's fashion capital for 2011, according to a survey by the Texas-based trend analyser, Global Language Monitor.
London has overtaken New York as the world's fashion capital for 2011, according to a survey by the Texas-based trend analyser, Global Language Monitor.
Duchess of Cambridge makes 'Vanity Fair’s' International Best-Dressed List
Many a stylish turn on her and Prince William's North American tour have earned the Duchess a place on 'Vanity Fair's' International Best-Dressed List.
It is the first time that the Duchess, 29, appears in the list as a member of the royal family; she previously featured in 2008, when she was dating Prince William and went by her maiden name, Kate Middleton.
She joins Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as the most high-profile women on the highly-regarded sartorial poll.
British actresses Carey Mulligan and Tilda Swinton are also named, while Oscar-winner Colin Firth and F1 racing driver Jenson Button are two Brits who made the cut on the men's list.
Lady Gaga is named as one of "fashion originals" of 2011, mostly notably for her dress made of beef cuts that was worn to an awards show.
PREVIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL BEST-DRESSED LIST
WOMEN
CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY, singer-songwriter, actress, and First Lady of France
H.H. SHEIKHA MOZA BINT NASSER OF QATAR, wife of H.H. the Emir of Qatar and UNESCO special envoy for basic and higher education
H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, wife of the future King of England
ANDREA DELLAL, mother of four
CAREY MULLIGAN, actress
CHRISTINE LAGARDE, managing director, International Monetary Fund
TILDA SWINTON, filmmaker and actress
LIZZIE TISCH, entrepreneur
H.S.H. PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO, former Olympic swimmer and wife of Albert II, Prince of Monaco
JANE LAUDER WARSH, president of Origins and Ojon
MEN
MARIO D'URSO, chairman of Mittel Capital
ARPAD BUSSON, financier
ALEJANDRO SANTO DOMINGO, financier
COLIN FIRTH, actor
STAVROS NIARCHOS, shipping heir
NICHOLAS FOULKES, historian, writer, and editor
MARCUS SAMUELSSON, chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author
ARMIE HAMMER, actor
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, actor, producer, singer-songwriter, and designer
JENSON BUTTON, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 driver
The Duchess of Cambridge ina dress by Jenny Packham
It is the first time that the Duchess, 29, appears in the list as a member of the royal family; she previously featured in 2008, when she was dating Prince William and went by her maiden name, Kate Middleton.
She joins Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as the most high-profile women on the highly-regarded sartorial poll.
British actresses Carey Mulligan and Tilda Swinton are also named, while Oscar-winner Colin Firth and F1 racing driver Jenson Button are two Brits who made the cut on the men's list.
Lady Gaga is named as one of "fashion originals" of 2011, mostly notably for her dress made of beef cuts that was worn to an awards show.
PREVIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL BEST-DRESSED LIST
WOMEN
CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY, singer-songwriter, actress, and First Lady of France
H.H. SHEIKHA MOZA BINT NASSER OF QATAR, wife of H.H. the Emir of Qatar and UNESCO special envoy for basic and higher education
H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, wife of the future King of England
ANDREA DELLAL, mother of four
CAREY MULLIGAN, actress
CHRISTINE LAGARDE, managing director, International Monetary Fund
TILDA SWINTON, filmmaker and actress
LIZZIE TISCH, entrepreneur
H.S.H. PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO, former Olympic swimmer and wife of Albert II, Prince of Monaco
JANE LAUDER WARSH, president of Origins and Ojon
MEN
MARIO D'URSO, chairman of Mittel Capital
ARPAD BUSSON, financier
ALEJANDRO SANTO DOMINGO, financier
COLIN FIRTH, actor
STAVROS NIARCHOS, shipping heir
NICHOLAS FOULKES, historian, writer, and editor
MARCUS SAMUELSSON, chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author
ARMIE HAMMER, actor
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, actor, producer, singer-songwriter, and designer
JENSON BUTTON, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 driver
Debenhams produce £170 copy of Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid dress
Pippa-fever hits the high street as Debenhams are to sell a copy of the Alexander McQueen bridesmaid's dress that she wore to the royal wedding.
It was the dress that catapulted Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, into public consciousness. The figure-hugging, ivory gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen was custom-made and served to accentuate Pippa's trim physique (while inadvertently putting the spotlight on her toned rear) acquiring thousands of male admirers and a 'Rear Of The Year' nomination along the way.
After being "inundated" by customers wanting a similar dress to that of Pippa's, high street retailer Debenhams has produced a £170 version which will go on sale later this year.
After being "inundated" by customers wanting a similar dress to that of Pippa's, high street retailer Debenhams has produced a £170 version which will go on sale later this year.
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Duchess of Cambridge: Canada & North America tour
We track the Duchess of Cambridge's sartorial choices as she makes her first state visit.
Day 10: On the final day of her first state visit, Catherine wore a navy and white crochet top and white pleat skirt, both from high-street store Whistles.
Day 9: For the BAFTA celebrations Kate wowed the crowds with this pale lilac Alexander McQueen gown. She wore a pair of chandelier earrings which were on loan from the Queen and a pair of Jimmy Choo 'Vamp Glitter' sandals in champagne.
Day 9: The royal couple attended a polo match in Santa Barbara to which Kate wore another Jenny Packham dress. Rather than wearing her usual court shoes, Kate opted for a pair of nude patent LK Bennett sandals.
Day 9: At the private reception in Los Angeles, Kate wore a full Diane von Furstenberg outfit - an emerald green silk 'Maja' dress and leopard-print snakeskin clutch.
Day 8: The Duchess wore this blue-grey Roksanda Ilincic dress along with her LK Bennett "Natalie" clutch and Kiki McDonough diamond earrings for her first vist to the US.
Day 8: On her departure from Canada, Catherine wore a red Catherine Walker "Marianne" coatdress. Again, she wore nude heels and a maple leaf brooch which was on loan from the Queen.
Day 8: In Calgary Kate wore a printed Alice Temperley blouse, Goldsign jeans and her own cowboy boots. She accessorised with a white cowboy hat which was a gift from the residents of the city.
Day 8: On the last full day of their tour, Kate wore a cute primrose yellow silk Jenny Packham dress to meet cancer suffererer, Diamond Marshall.
Day 7: In a similar tone to yesterday's outfit, the Duchess was looking casual in a white frill-front shirt, a Smythe blazer (which she wore on Day 1) and a pair of J Brand 811 jeans.
Day 5: For her Dragonboat race, Kate changed into a Nike anorak, skinny jeans and a pair of Sebago deck shoes.
Day 5: For her visit to Prince Edward Island, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a cricket style dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and navy court shoes.
Day 4: Kate departs Quebec City for Fort-de-Levis, where she and Prince William will be meeting veterans. The Duchess has changed into a cream "Vanessa" dress by Joseph, her second outfit of the day. The dress sold out online in eight minutes, it was reported on Whatkatewore.com .
Day 4: Kate wears a second blue dress by Erdem, with lace detail across the shoulders, as she disembarks the HMCS Montreal in Quebec City.
Day 3: Kate wears a grey, short sleeve, collared shift dress by one of Princess Diana's favourite designers, Catherine Walker for a tree-planting ceremony. She teamed the dress with pointed lizard court shoes by Tabitha Simmons and a grey Hobbs clutch bag.
Day 2: Wearing a purple silk jersey dress by Issa and a maple leaf brooch - on loan from the Queen - and a black clutch bag and court shoes, Kate and William attended Canada Day celebrations.
Day 2: Wearing the Reiss 'Nanette' dress that she wore for her official engagement photo, Kate accessoried with a Anya Hindmarch 'Fan' clutch, a broach on loan from the Queen and a maple-leaf hat by Sylvia Fletcher at Lock & Co.
Day 1: For her third outfit change of the day, the Duchess donned a bird print dress from one of her designers, Issa.
Day 1: After a quick inflight change, Kate disembarked the plane in a blue lace dress from the the Canadian born designer, Erdem Moralioglu's, Resort 2012 collection.
Day 1: The Duchess of Cambridge wears a navy Roland Mouret dress, a £579 blazer from Smythe and a Mulberry Polly Push Lock handbag to board the flight to Canada.
Day 10: On the final day of her first state visit, Catherine wore a navy and white crochet top and white pleat skirt, both from high-street store Whistles.
Day 9: The royal couple attended a polo match in Santa Barbara to which Kate wore another Jenny Packham dress. Rather than wearing her usual court shoes, Kate opted for a pair of nude patent LK Bennett sandals.
Day 8: The Duchess wore this blue-grey Roksanda Ilincic dress along with her LK Bennett "Natalie" clutch and Kiki McDonough diamond earrings for her first vist to the US.
Day 8: In Calgary Kate wore a printed Alice Temperley blouse, Goldsign jeans and her own cowboy boots. She accessorised with a white cowboy hat which was a gift from the residents of the city.
Day 7: In a similar tone to yesterday's outfit, the Duchess was looking casual in a white frill-front shirt, a Smythe blazer (which she wore on Day 1) and a pair of J Brand 811 jeans.
Day 6: Kate changed into something a little more practical - a Burberry shirt, navy jeans and a Linda Camm belt - for her short flight on a sea plane.
Day 6: The Duchess chose to go with Danish brand By Malene Birger for this beige linen dress, which she teamed with her LK Bennett nude shoes and a matching clutch.
Day 5: For her visit to Prince Edward Island, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a cricket style dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and navy court shoes.
Day 4: Kate wears a second blue dress by Erdem, with lace detail across the shoulders, as she disembarks the HMCS Montreal in Quebec City.
Day 2: Wearing a purple silk jersey dress by Issa and a maple leaf brooch - on loan from the Queen - and a black clutch bag and court shoes, Kate and William attended Canada Day celebrations.
Day 1: For her third outfit change of the day, the Duchess donned a bird print dress from one of her designers, Issa.
Day 1: After a quick inflight change, Kate disembarked the plane in a blue lace dress from the the Canadian born designer, Erdem Moralioglu's, Resort 2012 collection.
Day 1: The Duchess of Cambridge wears a navy Roland Mouret dress, a £579 blazer from Smythe and a Mulberry Polly Push Lock handbag to board the flight to Canada.
