2017 style trends: 8 staples from Kate's wardrobe

A case of the Kate effect? These 8 fashionable 2017 catwalk trends may seem very familiar to fans of the Duchess of Cambridge....

1) MATCHING SKIRT SUITS
Kate's wearing: A red and white skirt suit by Eponine London for her visit to the XLP project London Wall mentoring program in 2016.
On the runway, left to right: Giambattista Valli, Agnes B, Christian Dior
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2) THE FLOATY MIDI
Kate's wearing: An LK Bennett dress to meet the Obamas at Kensington Palace.
On the runway, left to right: Carolina Herrera, Valentino, Giambattista Valli
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3) THE QUILTED COAT
Kate's wearing: A red Perfect Moment puffer jacket for a Heads Together event in London.
On the runway, left to right: Moncler Grenoble, Giorgio Armani, Genny
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4) THE NEED FOR TWEED
Kate's wearing: A blue tweed skirt suit by Rebecca Taylor for a visit to Ronald McDonald House Evelina London.
On the runway, left to right: Chanel, Oday Shakar, Alexander McQueen
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5) THE PERFECT PEPLUM
Kate's wearing: An Alexander McQueen creation to kick off her royal tour of India with Prince William.
On the runway, left to right: Temperley London, Altuzarra, Carolina Herrera
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6) THE ALICE BAND
Kate's wearing: A leopard print version of the preppy hair staple that has been making a comeback in the Duchess' wardrobe and the catwalks.
On the runway, clockwise from top right: Elie Saab, Temperley London, Altuzarra
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