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Kate Middleton’s repeat outfit proves this classic never goes out of style
On Tuesday, Kate Middleton connected to Zoom to speak with teachers at a local school in honor of Children’s Mental Health Week. For the occasion, the Duchess of Cambridge was economical and chose to recycle a royal blue tweed jacket from New Zealand fashion brand Rebecca Taylor. In doing so, she proved that the classic light sweater option – made famous by Chanel in the first half of the 20th century – will never go out of style. Middleton first wore the tweed jacket, which originally cost $ 498, for an event at Evelina London Children’s Hospital in February 2017. There, she matched the knee-length dress made of the same tweed material, a clutch bag. suede, coordinating Rupert Sanderson Malory shoes and sapphire earrings. On Tuesday, she softened the look by combining it with Missoma’s gold-pink drop earrings (the kind that cost $ 110 and are still available) and pinning her hair in an effortless ponytail. See this Instagram post A post shared by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@kensingtonroyal) Middleton has long been a fan of Taylor’s suits, having worn a similar blue tweed skirt suit from the brand in 2012. Instead of a collar Peter However, this suit had a round neckline with small appliques of flowers embroidered around it. She wore the same suit, which was part of the brand’s 2011-2012 “Sparkle Tweed” collection, in 2014, during the Royal Tour stop in New Zealand. Suffice it to say that the Duchess can’t get enough of Taylor’s tweed. Although the style of the jacket has been a reference for Middleton for years, not to mention a constant at Chanel shows, lately designers have added a new twist to the style. At the French fashion show in spring 21 in Paris, model Lily-Rose Depp wore a hot pink tweed jacket with a coordinated tweed bra. With the ensemble, she wore vintage style jeans with a tweed patch on her pockets and legs, complementing with a gold chain belt and a pink bucket bag. In doing so, she made tweed, at least for Generation Z members, cool again – something that Middleton apparently knew all along. At Refinery29, we are here to help you navigate this oppressive world of things. All of our market choices are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something with a link on our website, Refinery29 can receive commission. Like what you’re seeing? How about a little more kindness R29, right here? Meena Harris’ inaugural dress is approved by RoyalAll Kate Middleton Royal Train Tour jackets Kate Middleton’s plaid jacket is still available