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Kate Middleton wears Jenny Packham gown to ARK Charity Gala

Prada Raso Clutch in Pink Satin

Prada Raso Minaudiere

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L.K. Bennett Agata sandal in Rose

L.K. Bennett Agata Sandals

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Links of London Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings

Links of London Effervescence Bubble Earrings

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Jenny Packham Pink Pearlescent Swarovski Crystal Gown

 
 

On 9th June 2011, William and Kate attended their first event as a married couple. They were guests of honour at the 10th-anniversary ARK Gala.

Ark is an international charity that transforms children’s lives. Tickets cost £10,000 and the gala is held in an elaborate marquee on Perks’ Fields behind Kensington Palace. The annual gala dinner has raised over £160 million for the Ark charity since 2002.

Kate’s outfit at the Ark Gala:

Kate stunned in a sequinned pink dress by British fashion designer, Jenny Packham.

Here’s a look at the shimmering pink dress:

Kate Middleton Pink Dress From The Ark Gala

Jenny Packham acknowledged Kate wore her dress. She released the following statement on her Facebook page:

The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Annual Ark Charity Gala tonight wearing an ethereal gown by Jenny Packham. The Duchess selected the pearlescent rose sequin gown with Swarovski crystal from the SS11 catwalk collection.

Back in 2011, you could buy the gown from MyTheresa.com.  It was available for £2,685. Here’s how the company described the piece:

Layered mesh inserts at neckline, shoulders and sleeves. Hidden side zipper with hook-and-bar top closure. Fully lined with mesh spaghetti-strap dress lining.

Kate paired the dress with a rose pink sandals. They’re the L.K. Bennett Agata style. They’re made from suede fabric and feature a bow detail on the side.

  • Kate Middleton's L.K. Bennett Agata sandals
  • L.K. Bennett Agata sandal in Rose

Kate carried a coordinating clutch bag in a darker shade of pink.  It’s the Prada ‘Raso’ style. The box clutch features gold hardware and Prada’s signature logo.

  • Prada Raso Clutch in Pink Satin

Finally, Kate wore a pair of earrings from Links of London. They’re from the Effervescence collection.  They’re the Bubble Drop style.  The sterling silver earrings feature Lavender iolite stones.

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Links of London Effervescence Bubble Stiletto Earrings

Shop like Kate with L.K. Bennett, Jenny Packham & Prada:

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Brands: Jenny Packham | L.K. Bennett | Links of London | Prada

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Comments

  1. chiara says

    June 9, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    The dress is stunning and, even more important, she’s immaculate as always… awww… It would be even better when neater pictures are published! Can’t wait! Any idea about the clutch?

    Reply
    • admin says

      June 9, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      There are neater pictures already on Getty but I can’t afford to licence them and I don’t steal them like other people do!

      The clutch *might* be Prada according to someone on Twitter – will check that & report back 🙂

      Reply
      • chiara says

        June 9, 2011 at 7:38 pm

        just saw the pictures on Getty… she’s breathtakingly beautiful! I’ll have a look for the clutch as well…

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  2. Rachel says

    June 9, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Catherine is absolute STUNNING!!! I think I found those shoes on LK Bennett site. I believe they are the “Agata”. Here is a link: http://www.lkbennett.com/shoes/sandals/CSAGATA670SUEDE

    But of course they are almost all sold out in the pink color. 🙁

    Reply
    • admin says

      June 9, 2011 at 10:13 pm

      Thanks, I have the link in the post already don’t I?? I also have one to the shoes in House of Fraser but they have no pink either 🙁

      Reply
  3. Dana Lee says

    June 9, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    The Duchess is STUNNING! Perfectly turned out as always. She never disappoints.

    Reply
    • admin says

      June 10, 2011 at 8:53 am

      Yes, stunning is the word! I saw an article in the Daily Mail saying she looks better than all of the other ‘Stars’ at the event – and they’re right, they’re not even comparable!!

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      • Dana Lee says

        June 10, 2011 at 5:58 pm

        I agree! I don’t think anyone even came close to her. She has a naturalness about her – like she doesn’t even have to try!

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  4. Elizabeth Kerri Mahon says

    June 10, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I thought she looked stunning. It’s one of my favorite dresses that she’s worn thus far.

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    • admin says

      June 10, 2011 at 12:56 pm

      agreed!

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