Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, welcomed the Sultan of Oman to London in her favourite Alexander McQueen coat—as well as her latest Chanel bag obsession.Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, welcomed the Sultan of Oman to London in her favourite Alexander McQueen coat—as well as her latest Chanel bag obsession.
With a busy calendar of royal engagements, it’s no wonder the Princess of Wales is a fan of rewearing failsafe looks. It’s this practical (and sustainable) approach to official-duty dressing that sees her return to her favourite British labels time after time, with Emilia Wickstead, Burberry and Alexander McQueen in her forever wardrobe rotation. Case in point: this afternoon, when Catherine welcomed the Sultan of Oman to Windsor Castle, she wore a much-loved Alexander McQueen coat, accessorized with a classic quilted Chanel bag.
The Princess of Wales was first seen wearing the “squashed” bag back in the spring, when she carried a crumpled Chanel flap bag to the enthronement ceremony for Dame Sarah Mullally, co-signing one of the season’s most talked-about trends in the process. Today, the investment accessory paired perfectly with her bottle-green coat, previously worn at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade.
Her appearance marks the first day of the Sultan of Oman’s three-day state visit, with many more royal wardrobe moments to come. Recently, Catherine has favored a more casual approach, stepping out in Barbour jackets and Me+Em knitwear, but with a busy week of official engagements ahead, we can expect to see her formal looks—care of those trusty British brands—back in the spotlight.
