Duchess Kate debuts Brazilian designers at Art Fund Prize dinner

The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year dinner this evening.

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The annual £100,000 award celebrates museums and galleries across the UK. 

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Kate presented the award to this year’s winners, the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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This year's ceremony took place in the spectacular setting of the Natural History Museum before an invited audience of leading culture and museum figures. The Duchess arrived wearing a new cream off-shoulder knit dress by Barbara Casasola.

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This is the first occasion Kate has donned a garment by the Brazil-born, London-based designer. The "Tribal" dress is part of Barbara Casasola's minimalist Spring '16 runway collection. The midi dress is cut from figure-sculpting stretch-jersey and paneled with sheer mesh inserts for a sporty feel. This off-the-shoulder piece flares out from the thigh and originally retailed for US$2,210.

Kate also wore a new pair of  heels by Brazilian footwear company Schutz. She premiered the'Dollie' Sandals in Clay suede (US$179.95) - thanks to @pballwizard202 for the ID. This is also a brand first for the Duchess. Both her dress and shoes have a link to Brazil ... could this be hint that Kate is heading to the Rio Olympics!?

The 'Dollie' sandals are also available in Oyster and Black:

Tonight, Kate carried her mystery beaded clutch which we first saw in 2012 at Claridge’s Thirty Club Dinner. It's speculated that it may be a vintage piece like her Magid clutch.

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Unfortunately, there are still no clear photos of Kate's earrings. They appear to be mother of pearl drop earrings.  What Kate Wore offers a closer look:

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ID UPDATE (8 July 2016): We got a beter look at the earrings after Kate wore them again at Wimbledon. They are the Baroque Pearl Double Sided Earrings by Soru Jewellery (£130). The earrings are hand crafted with iridescent baroque pearls edged with multi faceted Swarovski crystals.

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