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....
<strong>1) MATCHING SKIRT SUITS </strong> <br>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. <p>On the runway, left to right: Giambattista Valli, Agnes B, Christian Dior </p> Photos: Max Mumby/Indigo, Getty Images
<strong>2) THE FLOATY MIDI </strong> <br>Kate's wearing: An LK Bennett dress to meet the Obamas at Kensington Palace. <p>On the runway, left to right: Carolina Herrera, Valentino, Giambattista Valli </p> Photos: Getty Images
<strong>3) THE QUILTED COAT</strong> <br> Kate's wearing: A red Perfect Moment puffer jacket for a Heads Together event in London. <p>On the runway, left to right: Moncler Grenoble, Giorgio Armani, Genny </p> Photos: Getty Images
<strong>4) THE NEED FOR TWEED</strong> <br>Kate's wearing: A blue tweed skirt suit by Rebecca Taylor for a visit to Ronald McDonald House Evelina London. <p>On the runway, left to right: Chanel, Oday Shakar, Alexander McQueen</p> Photo: Getty Images
<strong>5) THE PERFECT PEPLUM</strong> <br>Kate's wearing: An Alexander McQueen creation to kick off her royal tour of India with Prince William. <p>On the runway, left to right: Temperley London, Altuzarra, Carolina Herrera</p> Photo: Getty Images
<strong>6) THE ALICE BAND</strong> <br>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. <p>On the runway, clockwise from top right: Elie Saab, Temperley London, Altuzarra</p> Photo: Getty Images
<strong>7) DARK FLORALS</strong> <br> Kate's wearing: A vivid floral print by one of her favourite designers, Erdem, as she stepped out in London for a Heads Together event with Prince William and Prince Harry. <p>On the runway, left to right: Rochas, Valentino, Paule Ka</p> Photo: Getty Images
<strong>8) COLOUR BLOCK COAT</strong> <br>Kate's wearing: A Christopher Kane coat for a visit to Dundee, Scotland. <p>On the runway, left to right: Calvin Klein, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Veronique Branquinho</p> Photo: Getty Images
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