Kate Recycles an Old Favorite on a Visit to Newcastle

 

Kate flew solo today as she arrived in the north east of England to carry out a string of engagements.

 

 

 

Crowds gathered at Newcastle Civic Centre as she arrived to meet with a range of people - from those who contributed to making the Olympic Games a success in Newcastle to volunteers who help make the city centre a more welcoming place for people and businesses.

 

 

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge wore one of my favorite coats by an unamed, independent British designer. We first saw this coat in December 2011 at Sandringham. It's an elegant three-quarter length berry-coloured coat with a high neck.

 

  

 

 

At today's engagement, Kate paired the coat with a black Alexander McQueen belt (seen previously), thick black tights and her Aquatalia Rhumba boots.

 

 

 

The Duchess finished off her look with her Kiki McDonough citrine drop earrings.

 

 

 

A Note on the Dress Kate is Wearing Under her Coat

Current speculation is that Kate is wearing a burgundy Whistles 'Sofie Rae' dress ($135 from a previous season and no longer available) under her coat. The dress is described as pure silk in a warm seasonal burgundy. It has a deep v-neckline, long sleeves and a flattering defined waist. A floating midi skirt and removable belt.

 

HRH Catherine Chooses a High Street Favorite for Official Opening of St George's Park

 

This morning, William and Kate travelled by helicopter to St George's Park, the England football team's new Staffordshire training base in Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Specifically, they were to officially open the new £100m FA centre.

They were given a tour of the main facilities before meeting England manager Roy Hodgson and his squad as they trained for their World Cup qualifier on Friday.

 

 

 

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a steel grey winter coat by one of her high street favorites, Reiss. It is the 'Angel Fit and Flare' coat (£227) in military grey from their AW10 collection.

Photo credit: Duchess Kate Blogspot

 

  

Photo credit: Duchess Kate Blogspot

 

 

The coat was accessorised with a grey Reiss Betony belt (£69) from their SS09 line, black suede Aquatalia 'Rumba' boots over thick black tights and a black suede clutch (another favorite but not yet ID'ed).

 

 

 

Completing her look, Kate wore her Kiki McDonough 18ct gold, green amethyst and diamond earrings

 

Additional Information on Kate's coat

 

Knee length, fit and flare style wool coat with a large wrap around collar and smart multi stitch detailing. Sleek, with clean lines and a block colour palette. 80% Wool, 20% Polyamide.

 

 

This may also have been the unidentified coat we saw Kate wearing at Sandringham, Christmas 2011.

 

Reiss also confirmed that while shopping in their Bichester village (end of October 2011), Kate

purchased the 'Angel fit and flare' coat in fawn. So keep an eye out for this too.

More Pictures from Today's Visit

 

 

 

 

Update 3/28/2013

Greatplains.co.uk

 

The dress that Kate wore under her Reiss coat has been ID'ed! Thanks to a follower on WKW and a seller on Ebay (Copykate). It is the Cezzane Print dress in Pine Needle from Great Plains (currently on sale for £48).

Copykate on Ebay

 

Copykate on Ebay

 

Kate Wears Burgandy Paule Ka Skirt Suit to Middle Temple Treasury

 

William and Kate visited the historic Middle Temple Treasury (one of the four ancient Inns of Court entitled to call their members to the English bar to practice as barristers) to launch a scholarship for law students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their name.

 

 

Middle Temple already offers financial help in the form of scholarship funds set up in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Diana, Princess of Wales. This new scheme builds on that legacy. The scholarships are paid for out of the Temple’s own funds.

 

The royal couple met the first recipients of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge scholarship.

 

 

 

 Photo credit: WKW

 

Kate's wrapped up against the London chill in a burgundy wool skirt suit by by Paule Ka. The jacket is double-breasted jacket and the skirt is ribbed. It is shorter than we're used to seeing from the Duchess. Beneath the jacket, peeked a black lace top.

Photo credit: 'Daily Kate Middleton'
 

 She accessorized with thick black tights, her black suede Episode 'Angel’ heels and a new pair of earrings (not ID'ed yet).

 

 

Additional Information on Paule Ka

This is the first time we've seen Kate wear Paule Ka to an official engagement. Paule Ka is a French brand founded by stylist Serge Cajfinger in 1988 and is famous for skirt suits and sharp shapes inspired by Jackie Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn. www.pauleka.com/

Update 10/8/2012

Thanks to followers on WKW, I can share some additional information on Kate's outfit. It seems the skirt and jacket were from a past season - possibly last year. They also came in an assortment of colors.

 

 

 

The jacket was originally available for about $800 (on sale for about $324).

 

The skirt was originally available for about $278