NEWS
This week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first visit to the Royal Chelsea Flower Show, as they joined the Queen and several other members of the royal family at the annual floral festival. Click to read more >
The following day they were back by the Queen's side for Her Majesty's last garden party of the season. Click to read more >
It was also revealed on social media that Kate had a new official portrait! It was first seen at the International Children’s Palliative Care Conference. Click to read more >
UPCOMING ENGAGEMENT ...
9th Jun 2016 The Duchess of Cambridge will attend SportsAid's 40th anniversary dinner at Kensington Palace. WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET
This week, Kate debuted three new pieces from her closet:
REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:
REPLIKATE REVIEW
My dear friend Katie from the popular Instagram page @katemidleton has kindly reviewed her recent repliKate purchase from Aliexpress:
I think if there's one thing that screams Duchess Kate it is her Stuart Weitzman 'Corkswoon' Wedges which she has worn countless times. This was one of the main reasons I set out to find some repliKates of them, the other being that they are such a beautiful shoe!
I found these incredibly similar wedges on AliExpress for USD $37 with free shipping and pretty much clicked 'buy now' without even thinking about it. They offer the colours hot pink, black, brown, khaki, blue and royal blue with a large selection of sizes. The ones I bought were in the blue colour which are slightly darker than the royal blue ones and more of a similar shade to Kate's. So after buying them on impulse (something I do a little too much), I had some doubts about whether or not they would be true to size or if I could manage to walk around in such a high wedge. When I received them in the mail they came wrapped up carefully in a box with grip pads. Trying them on they seemed a little snug but I kept them on for a while and found that they soon seemed to mold to my feet. They are also very true to size and are very easy to walk in. I also love them because they are so versatile; I can wear them so many places and with so many outfits. I'm not used to wearing heels but have worn these around a few times now they have become quite comfortable! Overall I am very happy with my purchase and recommend them to others looking for a replikate or just a comfy and elegant pair of wedges in general. 
FASHION UPDATES
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You can also find them at SAKS:
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The Whiteley straw beret appears to be in stock at Amazon UK!
It is also available in a range of other colours:
BRAND SPOTLIGHT
Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. Earlier this month, the Duchess surprised us when she attended the Head Together launch wearing a geo-printed skirt from Banana Republic. It was the first occasion we had seen Kate don a piece from from the American fashion retailer. I checked out their new arrivals to see which other styles may catch the eye of our Duchess!
SAVVY SALES
Get 20% Great Plain's bestselling styles including the 'Cezanne' dress with promo code GPMAY20. I have no idea when the code expires.
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MEMORIAL DAY SALES
There are plenty of Memorial Day sales this weekend! Here's a list of Kate-related retailers offering a discount this weekend:
J.Crew - 30% off with code WEEKEND. SHOP > Banana Republic - 40% off with code BRTAKE40. SHOP > LK Bennett (USA) - 30% off sale style with code MD2016. SHOP > ASOS (USA) - 20% off with code HISUMMER. SHOP > Ralph Lauren - 30% off already-reduced styles with code MEM30. SHOP > It's also worth checking out the 40% off sale at Nordstrom! The department store stocks many of Kate's favorite brands including Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, and Aquatalia.
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
admin@katescloset.com.au 
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NEWS
Kate's week began with a celebration. On Sunday evening, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and other royals at the Royal Windsor Horse Show for a pageant celebrating Her Majesty's 90th birthday. Click to read more >
The next day, Kate, William and Harry attended the launch of Heads Together - a new campaign to end mental health stigma. Click to read more >
The Duchess ended the working week with a visit to the 1851 Trust and Land Rover BAR headquarters. Click to read more >
UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS ...
23rd May 2016
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Chelsea Flower Show and view the pink chrysanthemum that has been named after their 1-year-old daughter Princess Charlotte. WHAT'S NEW IN KATE'S CLOSET
This week, Kate debuted six new pieces from her closet:
REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week:
ID UPDATE
The belt Kate wore with her Paul & Joe cape in Bhutan was actually a ribbon! You can purchase a customized ribbon belt from eBay made from the exact same fabric.
FASHION UPDATES
The navy suede Dune 'Toulon' boots aso Duchess Catherine in Vogue 100 spread have been restocked! Click to shop >
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LK Bennett also has a new season update! Their 'Tamara' Floral Dress has the same silhouette as the 'Lasa' poppy dress. Click to shop >
Continuing with LK Bennett news, their 'Nina' trench leather clutch is finally available to buy! Click to shop >
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If you're like me, and not much of a skirt wearer, then you'll be interested to know that Kate's Banana Republic skirt is also available in a pant version! Click to shop >
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Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week, the new arrivals at Topshop caught my eye. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
admin@katescloset.com.au 
NEWS
Kate had no engagements this week, but next week is shaping up to be a busy one for the Duchess! On Sunday evening (15th May), Kate will join the Queen, William, Harry, and other members of the royal family at Windsor Castle for the Royal Windsor Horse Show marking Her Majesty's 90th birthday.
The following day, William, Kate & Harry will launch their new mental health initiative Heads Together with their partner charities at Olympic Park.
Kate will end the working week with a visit to Land Rover BAR (20th May). She will see how her patronage, the 1851 Trust inspires the next generation in sailing and science. REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
WE HAVE A WINNER!
DRUMROLL .... the winner of the Girl Fabulosity 'George' hat is:
Congrats! I will email you shortly to arrange delivery of your prize :)
FASHION UPDATES
One of Kate's favourite brands, REISS has finally landed in Australia! They opened their first flagship store in my home city of Melbourne. The British fashion house has opened up shop in the St Collins Lane retail precinct within the CBD.
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As many of you know, each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. In light of the Australian Reiss launch, I thought it would be fitting to have a look at their latest offerings. I came across these Duchess-worthy styles:
SAVVY SALES
Continuing with REISS news, the brand has reduced the price of their 'Rubik' Houndstooth Wrap Coat!
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
admin@katescloset.com.au 
NEWS
It came as a great surprise when British Vogue unveiled the Duchess of Cambridge as the cover star for the magazine's centenary issue this week! Photographed by Josh Olins in the Norfolk countryside, Kate appears in a 10-page shoot within the June 2016 issue. Click to read more >
The magazine hit newsstands in the UK a few days later and we got a peek at the editorial. Click to read more >
The day after the magazine went on sale, Kate had a busy day of engagements. Her first stop was at Hampton Court Palace to unveil their newest attraction, The Magic Garden.
Kate's second event of the day was a luncheon with the Anna Freud Centre. Click to read more >
That evening, the Duchess attended the Vogue 100: A Century of Style exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and viewed her portraits for the first time. Click to read more >
REPLIKATE ROUNDUP
Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...
STORE SPOTLIGHT
Some of you are probably already familiar with Girl Fabulosity, an Etsy store that offers an extensive range of beautiful repliKate headwear at affordable prices.
The store was founded by Brandi Wright from North Carolina. In her own words, here's a little background about the store:
I created GirlFabulosity when I fell deathly ill between 2011 and 2012. I was couch bound for most of that time or in-and-out of the hospital. I have always loved making things of any kind with my hands and ordered some feathers and other hat supplies from a few Etsy stores to try my hand at making hats for my dogs. It soon turned into something of its own. About a month later I ordered my first saucer hat block and started making hats similar to what I now sale. It has blossomed into something I never knew possible. I'm completely self taught and learn mostly by either just looking at a hat or studying a video online tutorial. Many of my supplies are ordered from Australia or England. I hand sew everything myself and everything is made with time and care. So when your order takes a little longer to ship that is why... there are so many steps in making just one hat. I love shipping things to far off locations like Alaska or Russia knowing that my customers are getting "one of a kind" pieces, because no two hats are exactly the same! It's amazing how many different places I have customers. I really love that I have my loyal customers from all over the world that have become friends.
SPECIAL OFFER
Brandi has kindly offered Kate's Closet readers an exclusive coupon code! Use the code "KATESAU15" during checkout to get 15% off any order. Valid through to end of May.
GIVEAWAY
Brandi is offering one lucky Kate's Closet reader the chance to win her best selling 'George' hat!
Enter to WIN:
Terms and conditions:
This competition is run by Kate's Closet. GirlFabulosity has kindly donated the prize, one 'The George' hat. The competition is open worldwide. The prize will be posted by GirlFabulosity. Neither Kate's Closet nor GirlFabulosity accept responsibility or liability if the parcel is lost or damaged in transit. The competition will end at midnight AEST on 13th May 2016 and the winner will be announced in the 14th May edition of the newsletter. FASHION UPDATES
You can finally get your hands on Kate's new favorite pump - the LK Bennett 'Fern' courts in trench leather. They are currently only available from the UK site. SHOP >
BRAND SPOTLIGHT
If there's one brand I would love to see Kate wear more of, it would be Ted Baker. The only pieces we have seen Kate wear by this quintessentially British brand is the 'Jinan' trench coat and 'Stardy' Pleated Bib Blouse.
Season after season, Ted Baker continues to offer a perfect mix of distinctive design, high quality detailing and unconventional creativity. I hope Kate will reconsider Ted Baker for her closet. Here's a curated look at the SS16 collection, fit for a Duchess!
SAVVY SALES
Get 30% off Kate's favorite LK Bennett accessories including the Sledge, Nina and Fern styles! Use code CC30. SHOP >
I always love hearing from fellow repliKaters, so if you would like to submit a review of your recent repliKate purchase or showcase your repliKate outfit/closet, please drop me a line at
admin@katescloset.com.au 
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