Kate Middleton owns the Stella McCartney Ridley Dress in blue.
Kate’s worn the blue pencil dress a whopping six times since its debut in 2012.
We first saw Kate wear the Stella McCartney Ridley dress at the National Portrait Gallery’s Road To 2012: Aiming High exhibition in July 2012. The exhibition featured images of athletes and staff during the build-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
It’s no coincidence that Kate chose to fly the flag for the British designer at the Olympics-themed exhibition. Team GB commissioned Stella McCartney to design their kits for the Games. It’s also very likely that Kate chose the bright blue shade as a nod to the national colours of the United Kingdom (red, white and blue).
Most recently, Kate wore the dress during a pandemic lockdown 2020. We spotted her in the dress during a video message calling for entries to her Hold Still photography project with the National Portrait Gallery. (Pictured above.)
About the Stella McCartney Ridley dress:
This azure blue dress exudes elegance with its modest neckline and figure-skimming fitted silhouette with a pencil skirt that hits just above the knee. The back of the dress features a unique pleat detail
The minimalistic design allows for versatile styling, perfect for both daytime luncheons and evening soirees. Its vibrant hue is reminiscent of summer skies, making it a fresh addition to any wardrobe.
Stella McCartney referred to this bright blue colour as “Ultra Blue”.
Kate paired hers with a statement necklace and stiletto heels for a refined ensemble. Perfect for those looking to make a subtle yet impactful statement.
Where to buy the dress today:
As you may expect some eight years later, Kate’s Stella McCartney dress is sold out. You can still find it (new and used) on eBay at the time of writing.
Kate and Stella McCartney:
This is not the first time Kate has worn a Stella McCartney dress. In 2011, the Duchess attended a private birthday party for Prince Philip. She wore a shiny coral pink silk dress from Stella McCartney’s S/S’09 collection. In 2019, Kate wore the same dress in a different colour/fabric to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor’s christening in 2019.
About Stella McCartney:
Stella McCartney is a name synonymous with sustainable luxury fashion. The British designer, born in 1971, is the daughter of the iconic musician Sir Paul McCartney and photographer Linda McCartney.