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Alexander McQueen Lilac Gown

Alexander McQueen Lilac Gown from the BAFTAs
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On the 20th of July 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) visited Los Angeles, USA.  During the visit, she attended a black-tie event held by BAFTA at the Belasco Theater.  She debuted a lilac purple gown by Alexander McQueen.

Kate Middleton wearing the lilac purple Alexander McQueen gown to the BAFTAs in 2011

About the gown:

Kensington Palace confirmed Kate chose British designer Alexander McQueen for the BAFTA black-tie event.  We believe Kate’s dress is custom-made, perhaps based on this Grecian floor length gown from the designer’s 2011 ready-to-wear collection.

Alexander McQueen lilac gown

Like Kate’s gown, this Grecian gown features a floor-length skirt. The dress is pleated from top to bottom. It appears Kate’s had the top modified, adding a scoop neckline and cap sleeves to the bustier top.  The dress is pictured here in with a fuchsia belt. Kate swapped this for a glittery silver belt instead.

© BAFTA/ Stewart Cook

Net-A-Porter.com described the piece as a “gorgeous Grecian floor length gown [that] will leave you feeling like a momodern-dayphrodite”.  The ready-to-wear version of the dress retailed for $2,741 USD / £1,573 GBP.

Kate Middleton's dress at the BAFTAS in 2011

Where to buy the gown:

As of the 21st of August 2017, there is a similar gown available at FarFetch in pink and lilac and at Stylebop in pink and green.

Lilac Alexander McQueen gown
pink Alexander McQueen gown

The two bustier dresses are very similar in design.  While the gown from Net-A-Porter.com is made from 100% cupro (a silky soft cotton fabric), the newer dresses are made from 100% silk.

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Kate Middleton wearing the lilac purple Alexander McQueen gown to the BAFTAs in 2011

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