Kate Middleton owns the L.K. Bennett Detroit dress in ‘snorkel blue’.
The Princess has worn the vivid blue knee-length dress twice in public to date, both times in 2014. First, during a visit to a school in West London and again later in the year, to visit the poppy installation with Prince William at The Tower of London. The bright blue colour ensured Kate stood out while walking around the sea of red poppies.
We’ve yet to see the Princess wear the bold blue dress again—and I don’t think it’s very likely that we will. She rarely wears knee-length dresses to public engagements these days, she prefers a longer length.
About the Detroit dress:
The L.K. Bennett Detroit sheath dress is made from polyester crepe fabric, features a cinched waist, three quarter length sleeves and a ‘notch collar’ detail neckline. It originally retailed for £225 GBP / $395 USD.
In addition to the snorkel blue colour, L.K. Bennett sold the dress in a bold shade of violet and a soft, creamy white too:
Buying the L.K. Bennett Detroit dress today:
The dress is from L.K. Bennett‘s 2014 spring and summer collection, which means it’s no longer available to purchase. It often pops up on eBay. It’s worth checking the site if you’d like to buy it.
About Kate and L.K. Bennett:
It’s fair to say that L.K. Bennett is one of Kate’s go-to brands. The Princess wears frequently wears clothing, shoes and accessories from the premium high street store.
Arguably, her most famous piece from L.K. Bennett is her Sledge heels. She frequently wore them for years. She retired the Sledge heels a few years back in favour of the brand’s Fern heels.
She also owns L.K. Bennett’s Lasa dress in a wonderful bright blue poppy print; the Darwin jacket, made from sheepskin and shearling; the black patent and raffia heeled Maddox wedges, which she famously wore the days before and after the Royal Wedding in 2011 and the Agata sandals, which are pink and feature a cute bow, the red Cayla dress worn to Wimbledon in 2015 – and many, many other items.
About L.K. Benett:
LK Bennett, established in Wimbledon in 1990 by Linda Bennett, is a brand ingrained with a distinctly British ethos. Over the years, it has blossomed from its London base into an international luxury fashion label, revered for its tasteful collections that encompass shoes, clothing, handbags, and accessories
Initially, the brand filled a market niche between high-street labels and designer boutiques on Bond Street, particularly making a mark with its footwear range. Linda Bennett even earned the moniker ‘Queen of the Kitten Heel’ owing to the brand’s distinctive style.
The brand’s aesthetic radiates through its vibrant prints and elegant shapes, crafting wearable pieces meant to be cherished indefinitely. It’s a blend of affordability and luxury, which appeals to a broad spectrum of fashion aficionados.