H
er stylish appearanceatthe
christeningofnephewArchie
Mountbatten-Windsorthismonth
sealed the DuchessofCambridge’s
transformationintooneofour
most fashion-forwardroyals.
Poised in a dustypink
Stella McCartneydress,
teamed with scarlet
Gianvito Rossistilettos
and a chic red
headband adapted
from a Juliette
Botterill pleated
pillbox hat,
37-year-old Kate
proved she is
becoming
ever more
sartorially
confident as a
style-savvy fashionqueen.
Over the pastfewmonths,
royal watchershavenoticed
that the Duchess– alreadya
style icon – is becomingmore
daring with her choiceof
outfits, swappingformer
trusted labels andbrands
for choices thataremuch
more experimental.
From glitteringJimmy
Choo pumps toher
impeccably stylishElie
Saab dress for the
opening day ofRoyal
Ascot, the royalhas
certainly uppedher
fashion game.
We’ve asked a
host of style experts
and some of the
Duchess’s favourite
brands to give their
verdict on the
royal fashionista.
They certainly
aren’t spoilt for
choice. As wellas
her clothes, the
Duchess has used
several edgy
accessories to
put the perfect
finishing touch
to her looks.
Most
notably, she
has brought
a playful
summer feel
to her outfits,
including the eye-
catching gold Catherine
Zoraida fern hoopearringsshe
has worn on threeoccasions:at
Wimbledon;theKingPower
RoyalCharityPoloDay;andata
photography workshop for
ActionforChildren.
Aswellasherjewellery,WITH A STYLISH NEW LOOK
HOW KATE HAS BECOME
THE QUEEN OF FASHION
THE DUCHESS
OF CAMBRIDGE
Clashing pink
and red is one of
the season’s
hottesttrends
andKatecarries
it offin styleat
nephewArchie’s
christeningTheDuchessis odds-
on favourite in the
style stakes at Royal
Ascot, winning
praise for her Elie
Saab dress
featuring sheer
arms and bodiceV
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