Kate Middleton's look at the annual Festival of Remembrance in London has always been simple, neutral, and all-black. In 2016, she wore a lace Dolce & Gabbana shift [1], but this year the duchess pulled out a luxe new coat. The bespoke Catherine Walker design came in velvet and was embellished with Swarovski crystal buttons. Some type of standout outerwear, eh?
The custom piece is based on the label's Caressa Jacket [2], and Kate played up the shimmer with Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl earrings, a beaded Magid clutch, and her sapphire engagement ring [3]. Read on to see every detail of Kate's latest maternity ensemble [4], and if you like a velvet dress [5] with a little something extra, shop inspired styles.
Catherine Walker The Caressa Jacket
Catherine Walker The Caressa Jacket [7] (available at Catherine Walker)
Cédric Charlier Asymmetric Velvet Midi Dress
Cédric Charlier Asymmetric Velvet Midi Dress - Black [8] ($1,535)
Zara Velvet Dress
Zara Velvet Dress [9] ($50)
French Connection Nova Velvet Dress
French Connection Nova Velvet Dress - 100% Exclusive [10] ($148)
Alex Evenings Draped Brooch Dress
Alex Evenings Plus-Size Velvet Draped Brooch Dress [11] ($159)
Alexander McQueen Velvet Gown
Alexander McQueen Velvet Gown With Silk [12] ($5,095)
Maison Margiela Velvet Dress
Maison Margiela Velvet Dress [13] ($1,935)
Peter Pilotto Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Dress
Peter Pilotto Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Velvet Wrap Gown - Black [14] ($1,966)
Eileen Fisher Velvet Wrap Dress
Eileen Fisher Plus-Size Women's Velvet Wrap Dress [15] ($398)
H&M Fitted Velvet Dress
H&M Fitted Velvet Dress [16] ($15)
Missguided Black Velvet Embroidered Dress
Missguided Black Velvet Embroidered Dress [17] ($60)
Dodo Bar Velvet Dress
Dodo Bar Or Velvet Dress [18] ($827)