Weekly Wrap-Up, 1st Jul 2017

NEWS

The Duchess of Cambridge will appear in a BBC1 documentary title "Our Wimbledon" on Sunday afternoon ahead of the commencement of The Championships  on July 3rd. Click to read more >

For her only public engagement of the week, Kate stepped out in a retro Gucci tweed dress for a visit the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to officially open the brand new Exhibition Road entrance. Click to read more >

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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS

3 Jul 2017
The Duchess, Patron of Wimbledon, will attend The Championships on the opening day.

13 Jul 2017
The Duchess, Patron of NHM London, will open the new Hintze Hall featuring the new star display – a diving blue whale skeleton.

17 - 21 Jul 2017
The Duke and Duchess will make an official visit to Poland and Germany at the request of The Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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KATE AT WIMBLEDON

The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the first day of the Wimbledon championships this coming Monday. It's always fun to speculate what Kate might wear for her visit to the Royal Box at the All England Club! Up until 2014, Kate traditionally wore white to Wimbledon - a homage to the players' dress code. But over the past few of years she has ditched the "tennis whites" in favour of bold patterns and colours.

2008 - Issa 'Lucky'

2011 - Temperley 'Moriah'

2012 - Alexander McQueen

2012 - Joseph 'Vanessa'

2014 - Zimmermann 'Roamer Day'

2014 - Jonathan Saunders 'Evelyn'

2015 - LK Bennett 'Cayla'

2016 - Roksanda 'Ryedale'

2016 - Alexander McQueen 'Obsession'

This year Kate will attend Wimbledon in her new role as Patron so I suspect we may see her back in white.  Here are some frocks the Duchess may consider from her favorite British brands and designers.

Temperley London

Alexander McQueen

Somerset by Alice Temperley

Dark green and purple are the traditional Wimbledon colours, and I would love to see Kate incorporate these hues in her outfit.

Dolce & Gabbana

Joseph

Hobbs London

For some of her past appearances at Wimbledon, Kate has recycled dresses she debuted on royal tours. I think her green Dolce & Gabbana dress from last year's Canadian tour would be a perfect choice for a day in the Royal Box!

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What would you like to see Kate wear this year at Wimbledon?

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REPLIKATE ROUNDUP

Below are my favourite repliKates of the week ...

Chinese Laundry US$128

OASAP US$41.99

Avah and Ella US$35.97

V by Very £15

Hot Diamonds £87.96

VISCATA US$99.99

Adriana Papell US$168

Atmos&Here AU$119.95

Seraphine £55

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SAVVY SALES

Kate's pom tassel earrings by Kate Spade New York are now reduced by 40%! SHOP >

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The Aquatalia 'Rumbah' boots (updated version of Kate's 'Rhumba') are now 60% off at Neiman Marcus! SHOP >

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BRAND BROWSING

Each week I like to devote a little time browsing the websites of Kate's favourite brands and designers. This week's designer debut of Gucci had me excited to check out the latest styles from the Italian luxury brand. Here are some Duchess-worthy picks from the current collection:

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Wishing all my Canadian readers a Happy Canada Day, and to my American friends a Happy 4th of July!