Kate Middleton owns a ‘military’ style skirt by Alexander McQueen in blue.
Kate debuted the blue wool skirt when she visited Birmingham in 2011. She later wore the garment again, in 2014. This time for a visit to Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes.
She’s yet to wear the military inspired piece since—but I expect she’ll bring it back at some point.
About the Alexander McQueen military skirt:
Crafted from a blue wool-crepe, the skirt featured gold buttons embossed with anchors. They secured a flap or panel in the centre of the skirt. The ready-to-wear version of the skirt featured two thigh-high slits up the front. Kate’s skirt had more modest slits on her skirt, so we assume she had the skirt altered.
The skirt was from Alexander McQueen’s 2011 pre-fall collection.
The skirt was available on Net-A-Porter.com for £580 ($928). Here’s how the company described the item on their website at the time:
Upgrade your new season wardrobe with a hit of Alexander McQueen’s covetable military aesthetic. In a nautical navy hue, this button-embellished wool-crepe skirt is a versatile style. Directional front slits lend it an air of It girl cool – pair with the matching blouse for a head-to-toe look straight from the runway.
Get the look:
Fast forward a decade and at the time of writing (September 2023), Alexander McQueen have a very similar piece in their current season collection. Shop at it Matches Fashion and Net-A-Porter.com.
