Kate Middleton enjoys reusing old clothing pieces from her wardrobe. During a recent event in Wales, she surprised many by wearing a jacket she had last sported in 2007, a staggering 18 years ago!
Kate Middleton Sets a Positive Example
While it’s common among celebrities and royals to not repeat outfits, Kate Middleton breaks this norm, understanding the value of reusing beautiful pieces. It’s both sustainable and stylish.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales visit the Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland on February 26, 2025.
Kate Middleton attends day 1 of the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival on March 13, 2007.
The jacket she showcased is believed to be a 2007 Ralph Lauren creation. While she originally paired it with a matching skirt and striped shirt, this time, she styled it with a brown turtleneck and a pleated tartan skirt from Gucci.
The vintage jacket.
Kate in 2007, when she was dating Prince William.
No Outfit Details Provided
Amid rumors that Kensington Palace would stop sharing Kate’s outfit details with the media, it was clarified that there was no change in policy and that such information would still be occasionally released.
‘Interest in Kate’s fashion choices holds significant sway and has the power to greatly impact brands, a phenomenon known as The Kate Effect,’ stated Town & Country editor Victoria Murphy.
‘Royal fashion choices often convey messages beyond just style, such as using particular emblems or colors to diplomatically honor hosts or guests and to highlight specific causes.’
In 2007, the same year she debuted this jacket, Kate and William briefly parted ways but soon reconciled. ‘It wasn’t easy at the time, but it ultimately made me stronger,’ Kate revealed in their engagement interview.
‘You learn a lot about yourself in such situations. Being young, you can easily lose yourself in a relationship, and looking back, I appreciate that time for personal growth, even if I didn’t at the time.’ The couple got engaged in 2010 and tied the knot in 2011.
