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Smythe Duchess Blazer in Blue

The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) has worn the Smythe Duchess Blazer in navy blue frequently over the last nine years. She first debuted the piece in 2011, just months after joining the Royal Family (while boarding a plane at Heathrow Airport ahead of the Canada and USA Royal Tour).

Kate Middleton wearing the Smythe Blazer at Heathrow Airport before the Canada tour in 2011

She continues to wear the navy blazer today. Here’s a recent picture of her wearing the piece: (while presenting a Pride of Britain Award, filmed in October 2020).

She’s worn the blazer during multiple public engagements in between those dates too:

Will and Kate in the Eden Project
F-35 arrives in the UK for the first time and displays at RIAT 2016. Prince william & Kate middleton arrive on a surprise visit to RIAT with Prince George who sits on board one of the red arrows and rides in the cockpit of a helicopter.
Usain Bolt meets Kate Middleton

About the Smythe Duchess blazer:

Crafted from high-quality Italian wool, this navy blue blazer features notched lapels, gold-tone buttons, princess seams and front pockets.  The cut-out panel at the back of the blazer is both distinctive and unique. Saks Fifth Avenue describe the Smythe Duchess Blazer as “impeccably tailored”.  

Made in Canada:

There’s a reason why Kate chose to wear the Smythe Duchess blazer while visiting Canada.  The company is Canadian-owned and they design and make the blazers in the country.

Does Kate wear the “One-Button” blazer or the “Duchess” blazer?

The answer is BOTH!  The original style name was “One-Button Blazer”.  However, the company renamed it the “Duchess Blazer” after Kate wore it in 2011.  Today, the style is still known as the “Duchess Blazer”.

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  • Officers from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, had the privilege of meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George today (July 7). The Duke and Duchess were visiting the Royal International Air Tattoo, Gloucestershire, where the Red Arrows are displaying. At the airshow, the Duke of Cambridge was given a tour of the Hawk T1, used by the Red Arrows, by Squadron Leader David Montenegro - Team Leader and Red 1. Prince George also got to sit in the world-famous jet.

Kate also owns the blazer in green!

Kate clearly loved her navy blue Smythe Duchess blazer so much she ordered it in another colour! She purchased it in Army Green too.

  • Kate Middleton's Outfit in Haida Gwaii, Canada

Where to buy Kate’s Smythe Duchess blazers:

You can buy both the navy blue and army green Smythe Duchess blazers from Saks Fifth Ave.

Other retailers include: Trilogy, Shopbop, Atterley and Trouva.

About Smythe:

The company’s full name is Smythe Les Vestes. The company specialise in blazers, all of which are made in Canada.  Smythe specialise in artful tailoring and achieving a great fit.

When Kate wore their blue blazer back in 2016, Smythe released a statement saying:

We design with a women like Catherine Middleton in mind: tailored and effortlessly chic.  Needless to say we are delighted that Her Royal Highness has included Smythe in her first visit to Canada.

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Archive: Kate wearing the Smythe Duchess Blazer in Blue

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William and Kate visit Haida Gwaii in Canada

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F-35 arrives in the UK for the first time and displays at RIAT 2016. Prince william & Kate middleton arrive on a surprise visit to RIAT with Prince George who sits on board one of the red arrows and rides in the cockpit of a helicopter.

William & Kate take Prince George to the world’s biggest air show

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge meets SportsAid athletes and ambassadors at the charity's reception in Glasgow today during her visit to the Commonwealth Games.

Kate returns to XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with William and Harry

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Kate Middleton wearing the blue Smythe jacket at Heathrow Airport ahead of the Canada 2011 tour

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