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Kate recycles fan favourite purple dress for mental health summit

Kate Middleton wearing her purple dress at the World Mental Health Day Summit in London

Tuesday, 9th October 2018—William and Kate attended the first-ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit today.

The UK Government and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cohosted the summit.   Politicians, academics, experts and policy-makers from around the world attended.  The summit brings countries together to discuss mental health and think about how to deal with stigma.

During the visit, William and Kate attended a workstream titled ‘Children, Young People and the Next Generation.’  The workstream focussed on childhood adversity and early intervention.  William and Kate heard case studies and discussed the impact of technology on mental health.

Kate Middleton at the World Mental Health Summit 2018

The couple also toured the exhibition area and met with representatives from a number of organisations.

Pictured below, William and Kate contributing to a piece of artwork by Columbian artist Dairo Vargas.  Vargas painted the piece live during the workshop.

Kate Middleton attends the first mental health summit

The couple also sat on a Friendship Bench, where they heard about specially trained community grandmothers in Zimbabwe who use the Friendship Bench as a place to listen to and support people with mental health conditions.

William and Kate on the Zimbabwe friendship bench

The summit took place over two days (9th-10th October).  The second day coincided with World Mental Health Day.

William and Kate leaving the health summit

Kate’s outfit:

Emilia Wickstead designed Kate’s lilac purple dress.  The piece features long sleeves, a knee-length flared skirt and a thick waistband.

Kate Middleton's outfit at the mental health summit in Oct 2018. Duchess Kate wore the purple dress in Hamburg, Germany last year too.

You might recognise the piece from Kate’s visit to Germany in 2017?  She first wore the frock during a visit to Hamburg.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton visit Hamburg in Germany.

Emilia Wickstead released the popular dress in three different colours in 2018: navy blue, postbox red and soft pink.  It retailed for £1350 / $1876 at MatchesFashion.com.

Emilia Wickstead Kate Dress

Kate paired the dress with her Gianvito Rossi 105 pumps.

Gianvito Rossi Bari heels in Antique Rose

The praline-coloured pumps come in a range of heel heights (105mm, 100mm and 85mm).  Kate is wearing the 105mm size (but does own a range of other sizes and colours too).

Net-A-Porter.com sell the shoes and unlike GianvitoRossi.com, delivery is free worldwide.

Kate carried a new (to us) handbag today.  It’s by Aspinal of London.  It’s the company’s Mayfair bag in ‘lilac‘

The Aspinal of London Mayfair Midi Bag in Lilac Croc

The £695 bag is hand-crafted from Italian calf leather and features a grosgrain-lined interior.  The signature Aspinal shield lock and Italian hardware finish this elegant bag perfectly.

Finally, Kate finished the look with her Mappin and Webb Empress earrings and matching pendant.

Kate’s worn the earrings and necklace regularly since 2016.  The company sell several different pairs of Empress earrings in varying diamond weights and styles.  They range in price from £1,500 to £3,750.  Unfortunately, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly which pair Kate wears.

Mappin & Webb Empress Earrings
Mappin & Webb Empress Necklace

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Mappin & Webb Empress Necklace

Mappin & Webb Empress Diamond Necklace in White Gold

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Gianvito Rossi 105 heels in Praline

Gianvito Rossi ‘Gianvito 105’ pumps in Praline Suede

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Emilia Wickstead Kate Dress

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Aspinal of London Mayfair Midi Bag in Lilac Croc

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09 Oct 2018

Brands: Aspinal of London | Emilia Wickstead | Gianvito Rossi | Mappin & Webb
Tagged with: Purple

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  1. Ava Pittman says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    I loved this dress the first time the Duchess and again today. Her accessories are lovely, it is nice to see her wearing some delicate pieces of jewellery. Just love the bag and shoes are a good colour addition.. Great to see them both out today especially such a important topic. Thank you for a great blog

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