The Princess of Wales is celebrated the world over for her timeless sense of style and elegant fashion statements. Today’s greatest fashion influencer (sans social media) and most popular royal leading lady, she’s captured hearts with her beauty, grace and sense of style. Often clad in high and low cost looks, she can seamlessly blend haute couture with high street.
Kate’s inspired wardrobe is not thanks to one but many different designers — each fashion brand offers the princess the attire she needs to successfully serve her subjects as a reigning princess and future Queen.
Here are 10 of the Fashion Brands Kate Middleton Wears the Most:
1. Alexander McQueen
Kate’s go-to brand for luxury outerwear, ballgowns, wedding guest dresses and pantsuits, the princess has embraced the House of McQueen in a big way. She’s worn bespoke ensembles or carried accessories from the British brand on over 130 occasions.
Standout Style: Alexander McQueen Coronation Dress
2. Zara
The princess’ second most worn brand is Spanish fast-fashion brand Zara. Kate loves the day dresses, tweed blazers and dark jeggings from the affordable contemporary chain. The princess has donned pieces from the highstreet retailer on over 90 occasions.
Standout Style: Zara Textured Double-Breasted Blazer in Red
3. Catherine Walker
Worn on over 70 royal appearances since 2011, Kate’s fiercely loyal to the French-born fashion designer and often wears the brand’s classic coat dresses and tailored topcoats. As the label was a favorite of the late Princess Diana, Kate has followed in her mother-in-law’s sartorial steps and is often spotted in the chic creations from this London based couture fashion house.
Standout Style: Aqua Catherine Walker Shalwar Kameez
4. L.K. Bennett
The princess can’t resist this ready-to-wear British fashion brand and often steps out in the sustainably conscious label for casual functions and royal tours. Worn over 60 times, the mom of three is especially enamored with the brand’s floral dresses, envelope clutches and sherpa jackets.
Standout Style: L.K. Bennett Lasa Blue Poppy Dress
5. Jenny Packham
Princess Kate has made wedding dress designer Jenny Packham a household name. The brunette beauty has frequently stunned in the glamorous and elegant creations from this female designer born in Southhampton, England. Worn on just over 50 occasions, Kate goes to this luxe label for dazzling evening gowns and regal red carpet looks.
Standout Style: Jenny Packham Georgia Pink Sequin Embellished Gown
6. Ralph Lauren
The American fashion company helps supply Kate with enough preppy separates to keep her nautical aesthetic on point. From their striped Breton tops to cashmere cable-knit sweaters to their belts and blazers, the princess has worn this mid-range retailer on approximately 40 different occasions.
Standout Style: Ralph Lauren Estate Custom Riding Jacket
7. Emilia Wickstead
When she wants to dress in pretty pastels and elegant midis, Kate turns to this New Zealand born fashion designer. Known for her elegant and classic womenswear apparel, Kate is frequently found in the label’s retro-minded crepe dresses, skinny sheaths and colorful trouser suits. The princess has worn the dressmaker on 40 occasions.
Standout Style: Emilia Wickstead Miles Houndstooth Dress
8. Temperley London
Described as having “Old Hollywood charm,” this label offers Kate an array of colorful, distinctive and modern dresses with a bohemian bent. Kate loves the whimsical styles from this atelier headquartered in London. The princess has worn the brand close to 35 times.
Standout Style: Temperley London Amoret Blace Lace Gown
9. Hobbs
Established in 1981, this brand is Kate’s retail resource for double-breasted longline coats, modern dresses and feminine tops. The occasion-wear outlet offers the right blend of timeless, heritage styles and trendy, contemporary clothing to keep the princess investing her fashion funds in this London chain. Kate has worn the label around 30 times.
Standout Style: Hobbs Lori Wool Cashmere Belted Coat
10. Erdem
Founded in 2005 in London by Erdem Moralioglu, this brand offers Kate plenty of eccentric and elegant fashion choices. From bold floral looks to romantic maxi gowns and playful peplum skirt suits, this designer has been worn by the princess just under 30 times.
Standout Style: Erdem Navy Ottoman Jacquard Peplum Jacket and Flared Midi Skirt
(Images: Chris Jackson/Getty/PA/Kensington Palace)