The Princess of Wales loves her classic and cost-conscious J.Crew boatnecks, Zara blazers and Superga sneakers.
Yet, as the future Queen of England she’s bound to want to fill out her wardrobe with high-end designer garments and opulent jewelry.
From an affinity for Chanel handbags and sunglasses to a love of Gucci gowns and purses, she’s quietly added luxurious and lavish clothing and accessories to her Windsor wardrobe for years.
Here are 8 of Kate Middleton’s Favorite Luxury Fashion Designers:
1. Cartier
The princess owns a pair of white, rose and yellow gold hoop earrings from the French accessories maker along with two necklaces and a stainless steel watch.
Known for their panther motif, Cartier is celebrated for its Love bracelets, wristwatches, designer eyeglasses as well as leather goods and perfume.
Regarded as the most prestigious jeweler in the world, Kate has amassed around $75,000 worth of Cartier in her jewelry collection.
It’s no surprise Kate indulges in Cartier as the accessories company has served as the Crown Jeweler for 19 royal families.
2. Burberry
A fan of the quilted jackets, trench coats and trouser suits from this British luxury fashion house, the princess covets the outerwear options as well as chic gathered midi dresses and military shirts (seen on tour in Canada) from this iconic ready-to-wear label.
Known for their classic check print, Kate is so enamored of the timeless heritage brand she even wore various Burberry clothing pieces for her 10-page feature in British Vogue in June 2016.
The mom of three donned a Burberry double-breasted brown suede trench coat along with a slim fit red and white cotton button down shirt with a plaid print in the magazine spread.
Princess Kate has also recently stepped out in a Burberry dark green military jacket with a corduroy collar and allover diamond quilting for a visit to communities in rural Scotland in November 2023.
In total, with her magazine outfits, Kate has worn around $18,000 worth of Burberry clothing as a royal.
3. Dolce & Gabbana
A fan of the flattering fitted floral lace midis, wiggle dresses and wool top coats from this Italian fashion house founded by designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, Kate has been wearing D&G looks for years. She’s been seen in tweed skirt suits, top handle bags and overcoats from the chic fashion label.
The princess owns multiple dresses from the billion dollar brand revered for their animal prints, loud florals and glamorous Mediterranean inspired designs. Often worn by celebrities like Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner and Demi Moore, the D&G name is synonymous with a sensual and playful aesthetic.
Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece, serves as the global ambassador for the haute couture design house. She regularly appears on the brand’s Instagram page and in their runway shows. A favored label of the aristocratic set, Spencer even appeared in multiple romantic and sweeping D&G bridal designs for her wedding to Michael Lewis in July 2021.
Princess Kate has worn three lace cocktail dresses, one yellow flutter sleeve dress and one polka dot flared design from the Italian fashion brand founded in 1985 in a province near Milan.
The princess owns approximately $30,000 worth of Dolce and Gabbana garments and accessories.
4. Chanel
During a trip to the City of Light in March 2017, Kate celebrated Parisian high fashion by wearing a multi-colored tweed dress to visit the Eiffel tower.
Since then, Kate’s been selective about acquiring ‘investment bags’ and vintage pieces from the accessory and fragrance maker.
She’s carried a vintage $4200 burgundy Chanel calfskin bag with an enamel handle on and off since the trip to Paris. In addition, she’s recently acquired a black Chanel classic wallet on a chain and mini flap bag. Plus, she wore Chanel logo sunglasses in her courtship days with Prince William.
The princess also recently debuted a vintage Chanel cobalt blue blazer circa 1995 for a Coach Core event in October 2022 and rewore the jacket for a basketball game in Boston.
The princess has a little under $20,000 worth of Chanel in her closet.
5. Gucci
A fan of blouses, ballgowns and bags from this high-end fashion house, Kate can’t pass up a luxe look from Gucci.
Founded in Florence, Italy in 1921 the label is celebrated for its craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Beloved by celebrities like Salma Hayek, Blake Lively and Rihanna, the brand is considered one of the most valuable in the world.
Known for its classic GG monogram logo and distinctive Diamante print, the design house caters to a wealthy clientele with its handbags priced in the thousands.
The princess owns a grosgrain tweed mod dress from the label as well as a purple bow blouse, blush ballgown, horsebit flap monogrammed bag and a silver Gucci watch seen on the princess in Anglesey in August 2013.
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith reportedly gifted his niece a Gucci bag in her pre-royal days.
She owns around $15,000 of Gucci handbags and clothing.
6. Erdem
A ready-to-wear line created by Canadian born Erdem Moralıoğlu, this swanky British design house produces elegant and exquisitely crafted dresses, skirts and sweaters.
A tailored Erdem jacket decorated with a crystal motif is priced around $3300 while an embellished cardigan sells for $1800 and a floral column gown costs nearly $4000.
Kate favors Erdem for special functions, glamorous overseas receptions and black-tie dinners. She owns a variety of skirt suits and dresses from the label including a floral gown, tweed midi, knee-length black lace dress, yellow-gold printed silk maxi and bodycon navy lace sheath.
She wore a sparkling Erdem gold glitter ‘Rhona’ midi for a Buckingham Palace reception in 2017, a blue velvet floral print dress in Stockholm in January 2018 and a $4560 floor-length floral gown by Erdem at a hedge fund dinner back in 2015.
She owns a long coat, striped sweaters, statement earrings and various floral dresses from the luxe brand.
The princess owns over $20,000 of Erdem clothing and accessories.
7. Oscar de la Renta
Combining European luxury with American elegance, this fashion house was founded by Dominican designer Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo in the 1960s.
Seen on Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey and Nicole Kidman, the brand caters to an elite and affluent clientele with evening gowns ranging from $6000 for a strapless floral dress to $14,000 for an embellished tulle creation.
The princess loves the sparkling platinum pumps, ultraviolet purple jackets and skirt sets as well as vintage dresses and gold button earrings from the womenswear designer.
In total , Kate owns around $5000 worth of Oscar de la Renta clothing and accessories.
8. Alexander McQueen
Kate’s most beloved and repeated fashion label, this dressmaker ranks as the princess’ favorite.
Founded by the late fashion designer and couturier Lee Alexander McQueen, the clothing label is known for their romantic and gothic inspired designs with original and artistic inspired concepts infused into every fantasy clothing collection.
The princess loves the British fashion house for its precise tailoring, creative clothing and groundbreaking glamour.
Kate collaborated with former Creative Director Sarah Burton on many bespoke clothing looks including her wedding dress; she has worn countless dresses, coats and blazers from the brand as well as carried six handbags and clutches from the House of McQueen.
In total, the clothing Kate owns from Alexander McQueen exceeds a million dollars.
