The Duchess Effect - Fashion pieces.

[Sandra Dee]

Kate's fashion choices that have caused high spike in demands leading to website crashes, numerous replicas and all of the items being sold out:


Unverified, pre-engagement
Indigo Jersey dress with belt from Topshop - Sold out in July 2006 (Source)

25th Birthday monochrome dress from Topshop -  Sold out in 24 hours  in Jan 2007 (Source) Verified

Striped Tellin dress from French Connection -  Sold out in Sept 2007 (Source)

Lovebird Print top worn to watch PW play polo from French Connection -  Sold out in May 2009 (Source)

Red Ladies Silk Jersey Dress worn to Emilia D'Erlanger's wedding from Issa -  Sold out in April 2010 (Source) Verified



Sources for all posts in this thread: Popular online fashion blogs such as What Kate Wore , Kate Middleton Style , Duchess Of Cambridge Style and other news/press articles. Most images used are borrowed from news sites such as The Daily Mail and general google search results. If we are found using copyright material, please contact an administrator on the forum.

[Sandra Dee]

Verified, Post engagement

Nov 2010
The Royal-Blue Engagement Dress from Issa - Sold out within 24 hours


Dec 2010
White Nanette gown for formal engagement photo from Reiss - re-released in Jan 2011
White 'Kate' blouse worn to unofficial engagement potrait from Whistles - re-released in Jan 2011
Hope egg earrings with White topaz for the Official Engagement Portrait, by Links of London, still selling out(June 2011)
Black and white dress worn to the Norfolk gala, first appearance after engagement, by Alice Temperley


Jan 2011
Black velvet coat worn to the wedding of Harry Aubrey, from Libélula


Feb 2011
Red suit worn to St.Andrew's University, by Luisa Spagnoli


Mar 2011
Ivory Trench coat worn to Northern Ireland, from Burberry

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3 days of the Wedding


Apr 2011
Bird Print Tea Dress for the Goring Hotel arrival, by Holly Willoughby or the Skort Dress by Issa, both selling out (unverified)


Imitations of:
Kate's wedding dress by Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Kate's custom made earrings, by Robinson Pelham
Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid dress, by Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
(Pippa's fashion impact list can be found here- link)



White Gardenia Petals, perfume worn by Kate, by Illuminum, still selling out(June 2011)
Scented Candles used in Westminster Abbey by Jo Malone


Greta wedges(renamed 'The Kate', and the general style renamed to 'The Maddox') worn while departing for the honeymoon and while arriving at the Goring, by LK Bennett (later Chelsy Davy was spotted trying them on), reissued in June 2011.

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Post Wedding

May 2011:

Hudson Jeans that Kate was pictured in in Anglesey(shopping trip), and earlier watching polo(2008)

Shola dress, worn to meet the Obamas, by Reiss. Rereleased in June.

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June 2011

The Peacock Dress, worn to Epsom Derby, by Reiss
Sledge2 Nude Heels, worn to Epsom Derby, by LK Bennett


Rose sequin-embellished gown, worn to the ARK dinner, by Jenny Packham
Accompanying clutch, by Prada


Double breasted ivory dress coat, worn to Trooping of Color Ceremony, by Alexander McQueen

'Bespoke Maude' Clutch carried by Kate to the Sam Waley-Cohen's wedding,(and to meet Michelle Obama), by Anya Hindmarch

Sledge2 Nude Heels, worn to Prince Philip's 90th birthday, by LK Bennett(sold out for the second time in the month)


White Moriah Dress, worn to seventh day of Wimbledon, by Alice by Temperley. Sold out within half an hour of Catherine's appearance.

Sell Outs from her Canadian Tour outfits:
Day1-
Whole ensemble while departing to Canada, at Heathrow Airport on the first official overseas Royal Tour:
Draped-neck Sheath Dress, from Roland Mouret
Cutaway back wool-crepe Blazer, worn over the dress, from Smythe
Calogera Pumps, from Manolo Blahnik
Polly plush lock handbag, from Mulberry
Spot Holdall, a piece of luggage spotted on the runway, from Cath Kidston


Black Ivy canvas slingback wedges, worn to Celebration of Youth barbecue(and earlier to watch Prince William play polo in Tetbury, 2010), from Pied A Terre

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July 2011

Day 2-
Cream and red fan clutch with tassel, on Canada Day celebrations, from Anya Hindmarch
Cherry colored Albini Square cut court shoes from Hobbs
Purple Jersey Dress, worn to the evening celebrations and fireworks, from Issa, selling out in minutes.

Day 3-
Somerton bag, taken to Tree planting and War Veterans' Museum, from Hobbs.
Hope egg earrings, from Links of London(worn on her engagement portrait)
Non-slip tights from John Lewis, after Kate's stripes in her left insole were spotted.

Day 4-
Vanessa dress, worn to Levis Community Celebration, by Joseph, selling out within an astonishing 8 minutes.
Natalie Clutch, from LK Bennett
Effervescence Bubble Stiletto earrings, (previously worn to the ARK gala) from Links of London

Day 5-
Sebago Ladies Taupe Bala Deck shoe, worn to the dragonboat race

Day 6-
Bullet dress, worn to Yellowknife, from Malene Birger
Taupe Sledge2 pumps from LK Bennett
Military pocket Jersey shirt, worn to Blachford Lake, from Burberry

Day 7-
Loryna short sleeved ruffle blouse, worn to Slave Lake, by Ralph Lauren

Day 9-
Rodeo cotton and silk blend shirt, worn to the Calgary Stampede-day 2, from Alice by Temperley
'Grace' earrings, worn while departing to California(previously worn on Canada Day, and to Order of the Garter, from Kiki McDonough

California, Day 1-
Peridot dress, worn during arrival and to the British Trade Conference, by Roksanda Ilincic.
Accompanying 'Natalie' clutch from LK Bennett, used multiple times on the tour and earlier.
Leopard print snake-skin clutch, taken to the reception, from Diane von Furstenberg

California, Day 2-
Silver Sandal, worn to Polo at Santa Barbara, from LK Bennett
Vamp glitter-finish sandals, worn to BAFTAs, from Jimmy Choo
Accompanying Ubai clutch, from Jimmy Choo


California, Day 3-
Lina Dobby pleated skirt, worn to Inner-City arts center and while departing to UK, from Whistles

Sledge2 Pumps and Natalie Clutch at Zara Philips's wedding, from LK Bennett

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August 2011

'India'/ 'Pirouette'  Ballet flats worn to shopping trips in august and may.

Military Silk Gorgette Blouse, Embellished wool crepe skirt, worn to visit Birmingham, from Alexander McQueen

Cashmere cowl neck sweater, worn for a beachside walk with Pippa, and earlier to visit the Goring, from John Lewis

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September 2011
Lace Kimono top worn to shopping trip from Warehouse

Cookie boots worn to shopping trip, from Aquatalia
Accompanying Polly Plush Lock from Mulberry
Polka Dot Pencil Skirt bought from TopShop


Sculpted Felt Seam Dress worn to Royal Marsden Hospital, from Amanda Wakeley
Repeated selling out of the LK Bennett Sledge 2 Pumps and Natalie handbag/clutch

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November 2011


Ami coat worn to UNICEF East Africa Crisis Event in Denmark, from LK Bennett
Leaf Earrings by Vinnie Day


One shouldered asymmetrical gown worn to dinner and reception at St.James Place, by Jenny Packham, although selling out in red, the only color available, earlier spotted on Angelina Jolie


Blazer with Zips, worn to Princes' Charities, from Zara, sold out online

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December 2011


Lace Tulip Dress worn to Gary Barlow concert from Zara
Accompanying jacket  from Ralph Lauren, previously worn over blue Zara dress while departing for honeymoon.


Black velvet dress, which was modified for Kate, worn to Night of Heroes: The Sun Military Awards, by Alexander McQueen.
Accompanying Pretty Ballerina Clutch, by Jaime Mascaró.


Long Sleeved Turtle Neck dress, in olive worn to Centrepoint's Camberwell Foyer from Ralph Lauren


Amethyst drop earrings, worn to Christmas Service, from Kiki McDonough


Darwin Jacket, worn to watch Prince William play football, from LK Bennett
Honeycomb Sweater worn underneath, from Alice Temperley

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January 2012
Pretty Ballerina Clutch, selling out again after appearance at War Horse premiere, and earlier at the Military awards, by Jaime Mascaro

February 2012
Celeste Coat, worn to Liverpool, from Hobbs.
Birdie Shirt Dress, worn to Oxford, from Orla Kiely.


March 2012
Davina dress(selling out in teal) and Jude jacket worn to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee celebrations, in UK, from LK Bennett.
Pop Slim fit jeans, red, worn to visit the Olympic Hockey Team, from Zara.

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April 2012
Navy Tweed jacket, worn to London's Goldsmith Hall, from Rebecca Taylor, creating a new record of selling out within 30 minutes at all available stores.
Accompanying Marano clutch, from Anya Hindmarch