Kate epitomizes elegance in Phillipa Lepley gown for Reception in The Bahamas

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were the guests of honour at a reception hosted by the Governor General of The Bahamas, Cornelius A. Smith, at Baha Mar Resort in Nassau on Day 7 of the Jubilee Platinum Royal Tour of the Caribbean.

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Kate was a picture of elegance in a Phillipa Lepley satin gown for the black-tie event.

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This is the first occasion we are seeing the Duchess in a garment by the London-based fashion designer.  The dress is featured in Phillipa Lepley's couture bridal collection, and is known as the Vienna Crossover Turquoise Gown.  The dress only uses one piece of bias satin that has been moulded over the bodice in a cross-over design, flowing into Phillipa’s signature shoulder bows, creating a bodice and skirt with side seams only.

Kate carried a new minaudière - the Lulu Guinness 'Hayworth' Clutch Bag in blue satin (£225). ID by @parkysprincess.

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She accessorized with her Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra necklace and earrings.

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The Duchess completed her fairytale look with a new "Cinderella" shoe - the Gianvito Rossi 'Rania 105' Pumps in Silver (£1,580), lavishly embellished with clusters of Swarovski crystals.