Kate Middleton wore the Jenny Packham Goldfinger Gown to the James Bond No Time To Die film premiere in September 2021. She looked stunning in the sequinned gold dress.
Kate’s red carpet walk was show-stopping moment for fans, we hadn’t seen her wear anything quite so glamorous in 18 months due to the pandemic. So, after months of Zoom calls and the odd outdoor engagement, this was a real departure—and a treat! She was back with a bang and looked stunning in her glittering gold gown.
I’ve blogged about Kate’s style for over a decade now and can count on one hand how many times the world has collectively stopped to gasp at one of her beautiful gowns. This was one of those occasions. Her shimmering gold dress was exquisite! She looked every inch the princess!
We saw the gown for a second time on New Year’s Eve 2021. To mark the festive occasion, Kensington Palace released a previously unseen photograph of William and Kate in the car, either on their way to or way back from the premiere. The picture features the loved-up couple sitting together and smiling, with Kate’s wearing the gold sequin dress.
About Kate’s gold dress:
The gold metallic gown features dramatic shoulder detailing and a floaty cape. The piece is covered in shimmering sequins on a base of glitter tulle.
Note: Kate wears a bespoke version of the gown, created for her at Jenny Packham’s atelier. It differs slightly from the ready-to-wear version pictured on this page. Kate’s gown featured a modest neckline and more embellishments/crystal detailing.
Jenny Packham x 007 Collection:
Jenny Packham designed the gold cape gown for a special 007- themed capsule collection in collaboration with EON Productions, the film company behind the James Bond Movies.
The glamorous gold gown is named after the James Bond Goldfinger film. The dress was inspired by the famous scene where Jill Masterson gets covered in gold paint.
Buying the gold dress for your next event:
Today (2023), you can buy the Kate’s ‘James Bond Goldfinger Dress’ at FarFetch in limited sizes. If your size is out of stock, try the ‘Lotus Lady’ caped gown from the new season instead, it’s nearly identical. Find it at FarFetch and Net-a-Porter. (See both gowns below!)
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Need a James Bond-inspired evening dress for a black-tie event? Looking for a bridal gown with a difference? Here’s my Kate-inspired gown edit. Peruse dramatic capes, gorgeous gold and dazzling sequins:
Jenny Packham Goldfinger Sequinned Caped Gown
This dazzling gown is covered with metallic folded sequins and crystals on a base of glitter tulle. As worn by the Princess.
Jenny Packham Lotus Lady Sequinned Caped Gown in Gold
This Old Hollywood style gown has sparkle in abundance. Its dramatic tulle sleeves and cascading sequins will give you a high-octane glamorous look. Similar to the gold gown worn by Kate.
Shop Jenny Packham gowns at FarFetch, Net-A-Porter, and Neiman Marcus.
Jenny Packham released the gold dress slightly after the premiere. It’s currently available to buy in limited sizes.
She paired her glittering gold dress with a pair of gold earrings from the O’NITAA boutique. The statement earrings are made from gold-plated metal and uncut crystal stones. O’NITAA is a London-based boutique that stocks South Asian Couture. Kate also wore a gold ring with a citrine stone on her hand. This ring has never been identified.
The Duchess styled her gown with a pair of glittering gold pointy shoes by Aquazzura. They’re the Fenix 105 style.
Nobody knows how much Jenny Packham charged Kate for her bespoke gown. However, the ready-to-wear version retails at FarFetch.com for £3,920 GBP / $5,095 USD*. *Price checked at time of writing, 28th September 2023.
A look at the other stunning Bond-inspired gowns that were in Jenny Packham’s 007 collection:
