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Kate braves London snow in Victorian-inspired Orla Kiely dress for Portrait Gallery exhibition

1/3/2018

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The Duchess of Cambridge braved the London snow last night and stepped out for an engagement at the National Portrait Gallery.
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Kate was at the gallery to preview of the Victorian Giants: The Birth of Art Photography exhibit in her role as patron.
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Despite the freezing temperatures, Kate didn't cover up with a coat. She instead revealed a new black patterned dress by Orla Kiely. The piece is the designer's Leith X Orla Kiely 'Margaret' Smock Bib Floral Print Dress (£490).  It is from the L’Orla Resort 2018 capsule collection, done in collaboration with stylist Leith Clark. 
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Leith X Orla Kiely Margaret Smock Bib Floral Print Dress
Cut to a flattering figure-skimming fit and constructed from mid-weight viscose fabric, the dress features an eye-catching floral print throughout. It has Victorian-era elements such as a high neckline with a soft velvet band, and a smock front panel with ruched detailing and a soft velvet trim. The velvet trim continues around the ruffled long sleeves. A duster hemline finishes the design. It was an apt choice for tonight's exhibition focused on Victorian art.
Leith X Orla Kiely Margaret Smock Bib Floral Print Dress
Kate picked up on the blush coloured accents on the dress and opted to accessorize with her Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 105 Praline Suede Pumps and recently acquired Jimmy Choo 'Celeste' Suede Clutch.
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Kate finished the outfit with her dazzling Kiki McDonough pink tourmaline and green amethyst drops. Coincidentally, Kate first wore the £8,900 earrings at the Portrait Gala in March last year which was also held at the National Portrait Gallery.
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There's no slowing down for the Duchess next week. She has two engagements, one on Tuesday where she will visit the Pegasus Primary School in Oxford, and on Wednesday Kate will officially open the  Place2Be's new London headquarters.
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Bertie
2/3/2018 03:55:33 am

This dress looked so like Erdem it came as a surprise to learn it was Kiely. It's certainly less flamboyant than some Erdem and therefore more wearable if perhaps a little tame. I associate Kiely so much with vintage early '50's/'60's I have trouble seeing the label go all Laura Ashley, which I think of as coming slightly later. But I love the print, on closer inspection, with characteristic simple motifs in the flowers, and all the details of high collar, bib insert and velvet trim all reference a Victorian theme in keeping with the evening event. Kate's hair continues to look wonderful in pregnancy

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