19 Brands That Kate Middleton Loves to Wear
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Kate Middleton's sophisticated style has won the hearts of fans the world over. Whether she's headed to a red carpet event or she's out and about on business, Kate dresses to impress. So it's only natural that she has a lust-worthy list of brands she counts among her favorites. Many of them hail from the UK (no surprise there) and specialize in structured coats and elegant dresses — designs worthy of the fashionable royal. So which designers are the heavy hitters in Kate's rotation? We rounded up 19 of Kate's top choices and summarized exactly why we think each made the cut. Read on for the rundown.
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Alexander McQueen
While Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton did design Kate's wedding gown, Kate also turns to the fashion-world favorite for sophisticated (but slightly less formal) coats and dresses.
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Burberry
Come cold weather, Kate turns to popular British brand Burberry for its signature trenches.
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Christopher Kane
When royal duty beckons, Kate trusts Christopher Kane to deliver fashionable coats that have the queen's approval.
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Emilia Wickstead
One of Kate's favorites is Emilia Wickstead, a brand that offers a number of colorful dresses that Kate can't help but wear over again.
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Erdem
Erdem is one of Kate's go-to designers. From this floral gown to lacy sheath dresses, the British line perfectly aligns with Kate's elegant style.
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Issa
Kate wore this iconic wrap dress from Issa in her engagement photos and promptly started a worldwide obsession for the London-based brand.
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Jenny Packham
The duchess counts on Jenny Packham for dazzling red carpet gowns, and she's worn many looks from the designer, more than once.
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Jonathan Saunders
It's not often that Kate opts for a bold print, but when she does, it's an easy guess that her look was designed by Jonathan Saunders.
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Matthew Williamson
The designer has been a frequent choice for Kate for everything from structured daytime dresses to cozy coats.
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Max Mara
The brand is known for its plush yet structured coats, and Kate is a bona fide fan.
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Mulberry
If we had to pick Kate's go-to bag, it would be her tiny navy Mulberry clutch, but the duchess also looks to the brand for flattering coats.
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Orla Kiely
When Kate is in need of a slightly subdued but still chic dress, she turns to Orla Kiely for something to wear.
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Reiss
Structured coats and work-worthy dresses are Kate's favorite picks from UK-based Reiss.
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Stuart Weitzman
Kate has worn Stuart Weitzman wedges on many occasions, probably because the shoes are both comfortable and simply stylish.
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Temperley London
If you invision any of Kate's most iconic looks, chances are at least one is from Temperley. The brand's red-carpet-worthy designs fit the royal to a T.
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Tory Burch
On more than one occasion, Kate has chosen Tory Burch's elevated preppy designs.
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Zimmermann
When it comes to daytime dressing, Kate has already worn this white eyelet Zimmermann dress twice, and it's easy to see why. The design is sophisticated without ever feeling stuffy.