William & Kate Celebrate British Talent in New York at Creativity is GREAT Reception

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On Tuesday afternoon, William and Kate continued their whirlwind tour of New York. They attended the Creativity is GREAT reception at NeueHouse in Gramercy, Manhattan to celebrate British talent in New York.

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The event focuses on the wealth of British talent in the film, fashion, music & art industries based in New York. It was held in association with the UK Government's GREAT campaign, which aims to promote the UK internationally as a place to visit, study and do business.

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The couple chatted with guests including actor Sir Patrick Stewart, Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, Amanda berry, chief executive of Bafta, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, media mogul Harvey Weinstein, and his Marchesa designer wife Georgina Chapman, and author Imogen Lloyd-Webber, daughter of the musicals composer Lord Lloyd-Webber.

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Then, they sat down to a luncheon which featured a selection of UK favorites.

For the second time on this trip, The Duchess of Cambridge, wore dress by maternity label Seraphine. Today, she chose the simple black turtleneck 'Vanessa' dress. The frock retails for an affordable $99 but notes that 'due to extremely high demand, orders placed now will be dispatched during the second week of January.'

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'Made in a luxurious Ponte Roma fabric, the dress drapes beautifully in a graceful A-line cut. 

The turtleneck style and full length sleeves make this the perfect layering piece for sophisticated transitional style.

Featuring a curved empire line that defines your waist – the Seraphine Vanessa dress is a timeless wardrobe staple.'

 

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Completing her ensemble, Kate accessorized with her towering Episode 'Angel' pumps, thick tights, held her suede Mulberry 'Bayswater' clutch, her green amethyst and diamond cushion drop earrings by Kiki McDonough, and her Cartier Trinity necklace.

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Kate's shiny tresses were pulled back into a sleek ponytail wrapped with a small piece of hair that is discreetly pinned in place, a trick that adds polish.

 

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