Kate Middleton wore a Ralph Lauren houndstooth dress for an engagement in 2015.
The Princess wore the black and white printed dress as she officially resumed her royal duties after giving birth to Princess Charlotte earlier in the year. She paid a visit to the Anna Freud Centre, a children’s mental health charity in London.
The silk houndstooth shirtdress is from the Ralph Lauren Black Label collection.
Details:
The silk shirtdress features a point collar. The dress is finished with genuine mother-of-pearl buttons under the concealed buttoned placket. It also comes with a patent leather belt at the waist.
- Style name: “Silk Austin Shirtdress”.
- Style number: 61899816
- Price: $1595 / £1245
- Material: 100% silk. 100% leather belt
- Care: Dry clean only
- Length: 24” from the natural was it
- Color: Black & Vanilla Multi Houndstooth print
- Made in Italy
Ralph Lauren describe the dress as follows:
The quintessential shirtdress, this houndstooth-patterned silk style flares at the skirt for a supremely flattering fit. It comes with a patent leather belt that accentuates the waist.
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Can I still buy the shirtdress?
Only on eBay. At the time of writing, there are a couple of active listings.
Houndstooth trend for Fall/Winter 2015 –
The houndstooth print featured heavily across all Ralph Lauren fall/winter 2015 collections. Here’s a sample of items available from the Black Label collection that was available at FarFetch.com, including Kate’s dress (bottom right). Trousers, jackets and polo-neck sweatshirts also feature.
It’s not just Ralph Lauren embracing the check! Back in February, InStyle magazine predicted that houndstooth would be popular this season after spotting the print across multiple NYFW runways, including Miu Miu, Sonia Rykiel, Carolina Herrara, Mary Katrantzou, Boss, Alexander McQueen and more.
As soon as that canine check creeps onto your clothes, you know that’s it: autumn is on its way. And when you have succumbed to that little patterned square, there’s no turning back, your season gearshift has changed and it’s full throttle into the next.
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Kate Middleton Ralph Lauren:
Duchess Kate is no stranger to Ralph Lauren, she has several of the company’s pieces in her closet. From shoes to dresses to boots to shirts and more.
The Princess wore a Ralph Lauren blouse during her visit to Canada in 2011. Later in the year she chose a green dress by the brand, for a visit to the Centrepoint charity headquarters.
In 2013, she opted for a green blazer to keep her warm during the Anglesey ultra-marathon in September. She then wore the brand’s white and blue breton striped “tori” tee during a SportsAid workshop that October.
Kate also owns a black ruffle trim jacket from Ralph Lauren, which she wore regularly to engagements in the early years of her marriage.
Further, Kate owns several casual sweaters from the brand, which she appears to wear on a day-to-day basis.
About Ralph Lauren:
Ralph Lauren is an iconic American brand synonymous with timeless elegance and preppy sophistication. Founded in 1967, the label has expanded from men’s ties to a global empire that includes apparel, home goods, and even fragrances.