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Kate arrives at RAA in London,
Credit: Geoff
Pugh/AP
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Kate is greeted by President of
RAAChristopher Le Brun.
Credit:Sang Tan/AP
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The statuesque Duchess of
Cambridge looked the very picture of classiness as she flew in solo to the glitzy
event at the Royal Academy of Arts
in London, last
Monday (July 30).
The former Kate Middleton was welcomed to the Academy by its
President, Christopher Le Brun.
Duchess Kate
looked gorgeous attired in a classy grey dress designed by Roksanda Ilincic, as
she walked the pink carpet outside the swanky portals of the Royal Academy of
Arts.
[For those interested in the dress design, here is a description. It is light
blue grey in color with a draped neck to one side. It has cap
sleeves with pleats down from drape neck to waist band. It has a pleated skirt,
white tulle neckline and cuff trim. There are centre back pleats and small
pleated panels from back waist band. It also has exposed centre back zip and
there is a beige grosgrain front tie.]
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The classy grey blue dress
designed by
Roksanda Ilincic. Front and back
design
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The event was a reception hosted
by British govt. for the GREAT Campaign. It’s an endeavor to capitalize on the global
exposure Britain
is receiving from the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In the bargain the govt. hopes to promote the nation’s culture, arts, business
and entertainment, hoping to reap tangible benefits during the next few weeks.
Duchess Kate
had paired her sleek dress with grey suede shoes. The new pair of shoes is
from LK Bennett,
the Harper. The Harper shoes
in taupe suede, comes in a variety of colors. It has a hidden platform, a
110 mm heel (approx. 4.5″) and a rounded toe; it is currently selling for £195,
approx. $275 USD)
Catherine had worn her hair up
in a stylish chignon and offset the look with a custom Kiki McDonough blue
topaz and diamond earrings, the cute pair which we have often seen the
30-year-old wearing at several functions. She carried with her the same sleek
bag, which she had previously carried at the private dinner at
Claridge’s.
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Kate seen with hair up in a
stylish
chignon which is offset with
Topaz and Diamond earrings.
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As is now the Duchess’ signature
style, this time around too, the designer dress she wore is a recycled version
of the Roksanda Ilincic ‘Peridot’ dress. It may be recalled that Duchess Kate
was earlier snapped wearing the dress during her North American tour last summer,
informs the Daily Mail.
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Will & Kate arriving at Los Angeles
in July 2011 Credit:
Ruedechic.com
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It was during
her arrival at Los Angeles
in July, 2011 that Catherine had first worn the dress. Readers can have another look at it
front and back shared
here via Twitter, kind courtesy Rebecca English of the Daily Mail. Also CNN’s
David Wilkinson shared this pic of Kate chatting with guests. The back
of the dress can be seen and the product images show clearly the waist
detailing front and back.
Numerous celebrities were
attending the gala event including Britain’s Prime Minister David
Cameron, Stella McCartney, supermodel Lily Cole, designer Vivienne Westwood and
rock star Roger Daltrey.
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Kate seen here greeted by British PM David
Cameron &
President of RAA Christopher
Le Brun as she arrives at the
Royal Academy
of Arts in London. Credit: Sang Tan/AP
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After the morning equestrian
events with husband William and bro-in-law Harry cheering cousin Zara Philips,
Kate attended this evening’s function, while William and Harry went on to watch
Team GB’s gymnastics events.
Source: NYDaily News/What Kate Wore.com
Duchess dazzles at Royal Academy of Arts reception
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