There’s something to be said about bringing the familiarities of home with you when traveling far. For Kate Middleton, that meant packing some old favorites (in addition to keeping Prince William and George close to her side), and on a tour through the wild terrains of Australia, the duchess’s gray Hobbs dress, which she wore nearly two years ago, resurfaced for the occasion. Add that to a suitcase packed with standby brands like Jenny Packham and Alexander McQueen, and Kate’s sure to never feel homesick or unstylish.
The chicness of the looks come as no surprise, though – as big fans of Kate Middleton’s general style, we knew that her tour of Australia and New Zealand with William and George was going to be packed with sophisticated ensembles. She kicked it off in a bold red Catherine Walker coat dress (similar to a number picked by Diana for a royal visit in 1984), and it has been smooth sailing from there.
As for what’s next to emerge from her suitcase, we aren’t going in totally blind. The style news on the street is that Kate commissioned a look from British label Ralph & Russo and gave it “specific instructions for a gown.” We smell glamour!
– Additional reporting by Leah Melby
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