Princess Kate Champions British Textiles in Bella Freud Pantsuit

On Thursday, the Princess of Wales celebrated British craftsmanship with visits to Suffolk and Kent. 

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Her first stop was Sudbury Silk Mills, a family-run business that has been operating for more than 300 years and is renowned for producing woven silk fabrics. 

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During her visit, Catherine toured the facilities and met with employees to learn more about their work in the textile industry.

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​Afterward, the Princess visited Marina Mill in Cuxton, a family-run business specializing in the design and hand-printing of exclusive furnishing fabrics. There, she met with employees and even tried her hand at the screen-printing process.

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For her day of engagements in eastern England celebrating British textile makers, Kate debuted a Bella Freud pantsuit in a Prince of Wales check. 

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The British designer’s two-piece wool-blend ensemble featured the ‘Earl’ jacket paired with coordinating ‘School Boy’ trousers.

The black knit top worn beneath her jacket is thought to be the Boden Cashmere Knitted Top from the brand's 2021 collection.  The current 'Eva' version of this top has slightly different rib detailing at the neckline and cuffs.

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On Kate's feet, she revisited the Stuart Weitzman ‘Power’ pumps in black suede, a style not seen on her since 2018.

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We also saw the return of the black Anderson’s Croc-Effect Belt.

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The Princess completed her polished look with Daniella Draper pieces: the Gold Diamond Luxury Maxi Cupid Hoop Earrings and the Gold Fixed Alphabet Necklace, featuring her children’s initials.​

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