Kate Looks Vibrant in Red

Prince William and Kate Middleton visited St. Andrews University in Fife, Scotland, today to mark the school's 600th anniversary.

Once again, Kate wore an outfit from her own wardrobe. She wore a well-tailored, classic and flattering red suit with a black velvet belt. The designer has not yet been identified. She again wore her black stretch suede boots from the American brand, Aquatalia, designed by Marvin K and sold in the UK by Russell & Bromley.

Update 6/12/11

After much searching, I have finally found the earrings that Kate was wearing.

They are Kiki McDonough from her 'Grace Collection.' The earrings are set in white gold with a white topaz center stone surrounded by diamonds.

 

Update 3/11/2013

 

 

Kate's gloves have been ID'ed (thanks to 'Tatiana's Delights' on FB). They are by Fownes and are no longer available.

 

 

The gloves are soft Nappa leather with a red cuff trim. The lining is a lambswool & angora blend knit.

Kate's Coat is Identified!

After some careful research, the designer of Kate's coat has been identified! The velvet-collared coat is by London based designer, Katherine Hooker. This coat was previously worn by Kate in 2006 at the Cheltenham Gold Cup horse race (see picture below).

According to the Telegraph, the mid-calf length coat was shortened by Katherin Hooker herself so that it would hit just above the knee. The coat is known as the "London Contrast" coat and is made from Shetland herringbone with a brown velvet trim. Prices range from £520 (Express Collection Fabric) to £1,175 (Special Collection Fabric).

http://katherinehooker.com/winter-collection-2010/coats/contrast-coat-2010

A Fashionable First Engagement for Kate

Kate Middleton embarked on her first official engagement with Prince William today giving her a preview of what life will be like after the Royal Wedding.

The couple braved the blustery winds and grey skies on the Welsh coast to visit an RNLI lifeboat station in Anglesey close to where the Prince is based as a search and rescue pilot.

Kate wore a handcrafted, chocolate-brown Vivien Sheriff headpiece. It was decorated with military buttons and pheasant feathers.

Her previously worn three-quater-length beige coat, with brown trimmings is of unknown origin. She also wore a black scarf, brown tights and black suede Aquatalia by Marvin K. ankle-boots ($398). http://www.aquatalia.com/products/Boots/ROYAL/black+nappa+suede/162.html 

She wore her hair tied up in a stylish pony tail which she has rarely been photographed wearing.

Kate Does Lunch with Camilla in Diane von Furstenberg

Kate met her future step-mother-in-law Camilla for lunch and wore a black and white silk ­geometric slip dress by American designer Diane von Furstenberg. The dress was from von Furstenbergs' spring/summer 2011 ­collection and sold in the UK for £350. Kate also wore a brown jacket over the dress which was from the Whistles chain that sold for £125.

The outfit was accessorized with thick black tights, black, flat-heeled, suede knee-length boots by LK Bennett (£300) and a Mulberry Bayswater clutch (£75).

The Riess Dress

Kate Middleton wore a simple belted Nanette gown by Reiss with a ruffle detail across the front for her official engagement photo taken by famed photographer Mario Testino.

If you are looking to buy the dress, you are currently out of luck as it was from the designers 2009 line. However, the designer is planning to re-release (and raise the price) of the previously discontinued Nanette dress, which originally cost $325.

For more information on the London based Riess Line check out their store at

313 Bleecker St (between Barrow St & Grove St)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 488-2411

or online riessonline.com

 

Libélula Velvet Coat is sold out!

The black velvet dress coat that Kate Middleton wore to a friends wedding two weeks ago is sold out. The coat which was designed by Sophie Cranston's firm Libélula has been snapped up by eager royal watchers.

The stylish and elegant coat is made from silk velvet and features a dimante clasp. The coat was sold for £310.

Libélula is a British label meaning Dragonfly in Spanish. This quickly rising fashion labelhas been recognised by their chic designs and eye-catching dresses. For more information on the designer, visit their site http://www.libelula-studio.co.uk/

Kate wears recycled chic!

On Saturday January 8th, Kate Middleton attended the late-afternoon wedding of her close friends Harry Aubrey-Fletcher to the Hon (Louisa) Sara Stourton in Yorkshire.

She recycled one of her much-loved Issa black dresses (from the label’s Spring/Summer 2007 collection), which she had previously worn to Prince William’s cousin, Peter Phillips’ wedding in 2008. Worn on top of the Issa dress was a current season velvet dress coat from independent London label Libélula. The outfit was topped off with a structural feathered beret and a glowing smile. She also wore burgundy court shoes with a matching clutch.

Update 10/19/2011

Kate's 'Dulwich' Libélula coat (£310) is again available from the designer. www.libelula-studio.com/

 The black silk velvet coat is vintage inspired with a diamante clasp at the center front.

Update 10/1/2012

 

Kate's shoes have been ID'ed! (Thanks to a follower at WKW).

Photo credit: My Small Obsessions on FB

 

Update 10/23/2012

 

 

 

Kate's aubergine clutch has been ID'ed! (Thanks to 'My Small Obsessions' on FB). It is by LK Bennett and no longer available.

Kate's first official outing!

 

Kate and William were guests of honor at the Teenage Cancer Trust’s Christmas Spectacular in Thursford on Saturday night. She wore an elegant black and cream silk chiffon dress with glittering embellishment by British designer Alice Temperley. It was cut just above the knee. The outfit was topped with a fitted black jacket. She added black tights and a small black handbag to finish off her ensemble.

 

This dress is the 'Titan Dress' from Temperley London’s fall 2009 collection. It sold for £895 ($1393). It has completely sold out.

 

 

Update 4/18/2013

 

 

Here are some additional pictures of Kate's 'Titan' dress with an up close look at the embelishments.

 

 

 



The See-Through Dress that caught a Princes' eye

The silk barely-there sheer dress is what caught Prince Williams attention as Kate wore it down the catwalk in 2002. It was designed by fashion student Charlotte Todd. The dress which originally cost £30 in 2000 to construct was intended to be worn as a skirt but because Kate has such an incredible sense of fashion style, she decided to wear it over a lacy underwear ensemble as she sashayed down the runway.

Kate's Favorite Designer: Daniella Issa Helayel

Daniella Issa Hlayel or otherwise known to us as 'Issa' is the designer that Kate selected to design her engagement dress that would be seen by the world. Issa is based in London and has long been a favorite of not only Kate but other celebs including Madonna, Scarlett Johansson and Jennifer Lopez.

We have seen Kate wear Issa's designs in the past. Who is Daniella Issa Helayel?
Issa is a Brazilian-born designer who formally studied law. She decided to give up her then chosen profession and move to New York to study fashion. For ten years she worked as a fashion consultant and then moved to London in 2000 to set up her label Issa.

The wrap dresses denote the signature of the line. Issa strives to provide her clients with an effortless elegance that is universally flatterng. Since her first catwalk show in 2003, sales have rocketed.
http://www.issalondon.com/2009/