From New York to Paris: 40 runway looks perfect for Kate

Now that the world's top designers have shared their offerings for fall/winter 2017 in New York, London, Milan and Paris, it's time to curate key pieces that are just waiting for their royal moment in the spotlight. <p>As a style star, the Duchess of Cambridge knows how to dress the part and never fails to leave fashion envy and sold out signs in her wake. </p> And with the mother of two taking on more royal engagements than ever, Kate will need a fully stocked wardrobe to maintain her fashion prowess. <p>Click through to see 40 of the best looks from runways across the globe that are perfect for the Duchess of Cambridge.
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Prim and proper, the frill-trimmed bib detail of this copper-hued day dress by Rochas seamlessly fits with the rest of Kate’s day-to-day wardrobe.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Though we know Kate is a fan on the dress-coat, a slightly more relaxed, robe-inspired car coat, like this one by Nina Ricci, would be ideal for weekends spent relaxing outside London.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>A spin on the twin set – also known as royalty’s most enduring fashion duo – the dynamic pattern and colour pattern of this Miu Miu creation would appeal to Kate’s sense of fun and whimsy while adhering to proper dress code etiquette.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Dior's soft, romantic and ethereal gown – Kate’s favourite aesthetics for a red-carpet event – blends metallic threads with delicate layers of tulle and chiffon for a soft and feminine finish.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Reminiscent of Princess Diana’s iconic style, this eighties-inspired, blush-coloured satin and silk Lanvin gown would look resplendent on the Duchess.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>The delicate floral embroidery, flowing yet structured silhouette and sweet frill-adorned high neck detail make this Giambattista Valli dress ideal for Royal Ascot, which incidentally is right around the corner!</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Chanel’s iconic heritage tweed is reimagined with a sixties-inspired hounds tooth print, a look that would be ideal for Kate to wear to an afternoon luncheon. And yes, we secretly hope she would swap her classic pumps for a pair of these glittering boots!</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>For Kate, dressed-down doesn’t mean sloppy. This printed pencil skirt, crisp white blouse and tweed sweater vest by Vanessa Seward would best be worn during a relaxing weekend at Sandrigham.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>A simple, A-line gown complete with a front slip and sheer sleeves strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary styles. Added bonus? Zuhair Murad's vibrant raspberry shade would flatter Kate’s skintone and pop at an evening event.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Paris Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Sweet and feminine without being too girly, Chloé's lace-trimmed mini dress would best be worn to a garden party or packed on a warm-weather vacation (heading to Mystique anytime soon?).</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Canadian-born Londoner Erdem has a knack for working a bit of English sensibility into his collections. This tea-length skirt and lace top are a testament to that, and would make a beautiful evening outfit for Kate, who has worn several of the designer’s coats and gowns in the past.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Chinese designer Huishan Zhang’s collection was packed with pretty dresses that were definitely Kate-worthy. Although an unexpected silhouette and colour for the Duchess, this shiny pleated number would be perfect paired with a luxe necklace for an evening event.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Roksanda Ilinčić sent so many gorgeous, rich colours down the runway this season, and while Kate might be inclined to reach for her go-to blue, this autumnal red would look stunning on her. The abstract patchwork flowers are a nice nod to her love of floral prints, too.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>This season, David Koma’s collection was featured an there was an abundance of minidresses that always appeal to young starlets. This bright olive green dress, with its clean lines and layered over a black turtleneck, is a little more mature, making it ideal for the Duchess.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>If the duchess is looking for something a little bolder in both colour and print, Mary Katrantzou should be her first stop. The designer took inspiration from the Disney classic Fantasia, and that meant more whimsy and deeper colours for this collection. This flowy but tailored pleated skirt would be a great piece for Kate to wear to a more casual evening event.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Kate often turns to skinny jeans for daytime outings, but rarely chooses pants for more formal events. These pleated, high-waist trousers could be the perfect balance of form and function for her, and the embellished sleeves on the turtleneck add a little glamour. In case she needs any convincing: Berardi’s fall collection was inspired by two British icons—Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Coats are J. JS Lee’s forte, and it’s high time Kate added one of them to her already enviable collection. This is a different silhouette for her, but the colour is so gorgeous, and the heavy wool looks like it could brave those damp English fall days.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, is a long-time fan of Temperely London, and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Kate has been spotted in countless frocks from the British brand, and this lace gown is right up her alley. The icy blue colour would look gorgeous with her dark hair, but we expect she’d line it before selecting it for her next royal event, as she’s done in the past.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>The blue Christopher Kane coat that Kate wore on a trip to the designer’s native Scotland was one of her most stunning stylish moments. Christopher's ladylike collection this season had lots of options for her next visit, and this perfectly tailored variation on her beloved coatdress look would be so lovely on her.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>London Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Colour was king on the LFW runways, and this mustard-yellow blazer from Topshop Unique was a standout piece. We love Kate’s go-to navy Smythe blazer, but a topper in an unexpected colour would look sharp layered over one of her favourite floral dresses.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>The royal colour of this Tadashi Shoji showstopper is an obvious fit for the duchess. Kate would turn heads in this long-sleeved velvet cocktail dress with its feminine lace panelling and subtle floral pattern.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>For his fall 2017 collection, Michael Kors turned out a runway full of beautifully cut workwear separates. This sleeveless, strong-shouldered vest would make a powerful statement for Kate’s next charity function—and the tall boots and wide waist-cinching belt would flatter her 5-foot-10 frame. Those elbow-length gloves certainly add an air of royal elegance, don’t they?</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>The cut of this sunshiny Lela Rose gown is very similar to the lilac Alexander McQueen stunner that Kate wore to the BAFTA gala in 2011—one of her all-time best evening looks—so we know she would look equally gorgeous in this dress, which also features a dainty ruffle detail. We would also love to see her in the golden-yellow hue—an au courant colour she has yet to wear for evening.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>This season, designers showed a number of elegant pant suits on the runways—no doubt inspired by Hillary Clinton’s signature look—and so it seems an opportune time for Kate to swap her beloved red Luisa Spagnoli skirt suit for a standout blazer and trousers set from Gabriela Hearst. The double-breasted longline silhouette of the jacket would also look lovely paired with a full, pleated skirt—and is the perfect colour for Kate to salute Canada’s 150th anniversary this July.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>We can easily picture this double-breasted Altuzarra coat fitting into Kate’s collection of enviable outerwear. The mini houndstooth print and oversized square fur collar add a mannish modernity to the tapered feminine silhouette—it’s simple enough for everyday outings yet elegant enough for special occasions, especially when dressed up with one of Kate’s glimmering brooches and a dramatic fascinator.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Kate loves a tailored-trouser-plus-structured-jacket combination (see: her love of skinny jeans paired with her classic Smythe blazer), and Brandon Maxwell—a rising star designer beloved by Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga—showed a number of looks that fit the bill beautifully. This particular polished head-to-toe black outfit would look lovely on Kate and could easily be dressed up with her classic nude L.K. Bennett pumps and a pair of delicate, dangling earrings.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>The Duchess has yet to don one of the high-drama gowns from British-born design duo Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, and we think this swingy tassle-bedecked dress from Marchesa's fall 2017 runway is her perfect foray into the brand beloved by Hollywood’s A-listers. The demure neckline makes it appropriate for any event, but the unexpected fringe details and eye-catching scarlet floral print would be smashing for Kate’s next gala or red carpet appearance.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Kate loves Jenny Packham’s exquisite evening wear, and there’s no better time than the fall 2017 season—for which Jenny designed a collection that is an homage to British culture—to revisit one of her favourites.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Having dressed Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, Carolina Herrera is a designer who knows how to showcase the dignified confidence of the world’s leading ladies. This shimmering sequin-covered tea gown has a streamlined silhouette that gives it the perfect balance of ease and elegance, making it suitable for anything form a garden party to an art fundraiser.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>New York Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung has built a career based on a signature look that can best be described as “femininity with an edge”—which is why he’s the perfect designer to dress Kate, the modern royal. The mother-of-two, who previously wore one of his creations back in 2012, would look dashing in this high-neck sleeveless day dress from his fall 2017 collection.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>As we patiently wait for Kate to embrace culottes, we'll continue to dream up a wardrobe filled with them. And while Fendi's caramel cropped pants and matching top are worthy of a royal turn, it's Karl Lagerfeld's golden-black overcoat that has already surpassed regal status.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Clean and crisp while still feeling cozy and effortless, this knit cream one-piece by Jil Sander would best be worn to a relaxed family weekend dinner at Sandringham.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Kate has helped bring the skirt suit back to the runway and Bottega Veneta has since transformed it into a chic and sophisticated style statement. Its stately structure and pocket detail is everything the duchess needs to take her skirt suit game to the next level.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Kate has yet to meet a floral print she didn't obsess over, so this vibrant Gucci print will not only appease her botanic desires, it is also guaranteed to blossom another best-dressed moment.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Apart from a few occasions (arriving at Calgary airport in summer 2011 and a garden party at the palace in 2013), Kate hasn't made a sartorial splash in yellow. Blumarine has created the perfect silhouette in just the right shade of lemon to meet all of the mother of two's credentials: knee-length fit and flair skirt, lace detailing and floral appliqués encrusted with shimmering crystals.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Though Kate isn’t typically a trouser fan (in fact, she’s never worn a pantsuit!), the sleek feminine tailoring and luxurious fabric of this Armani suit would be a welcome addition to the Duchess’s wardrobe. Added bonus? It’s kid-approved and would make chasing after Charlotte and George a royal synch.</p><p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>This double-breasted powder blue overcoat by Salvatore Ferragamo is waiting to be filed away among Kate's racks and racks of tweed and tartan outerwear. The coat's strategically placed buttons and reserved thigh-high slit add just enough edge to keep it out of dowdy territory.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>A non-scientific survey completed by Vogue determined that blue is Kate's go-to hue. Marni's vibrant satin sheath dress with doodles of flowering vines is both pretty enough for parties and polished enough for royal engagements.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>A little crinoline might just be what the royal trendsetter's closet is missing. Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini mixed the volumizing ingredient with pleats of feminine floral to create the perfect ensemble for an art opening or evening soiree.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
<p><strong>Milan Fashion Week</strong></p><p>Interesting lines and a simple silhouette and palette make this Versace dress a dream for Kate's classic and feminine fashion sense.</p><p>Photo: © Getty Images</p>
© 2001-2020, HELLO! - All rights reserved