Kate Middleton Style Blog

A FASHION BLOG CHRONICLING KATE MIDDLETON—The Princess of Wales's— STYLE

  • Home
  • All Kate’s Outfits
    • March 2023
    • February 2023
    • Older
  • Inside Kate’s Wardrobe
    • Dresses
      • Casual / daytime dresses
      • Workswear / smart dresses
      • Gowns / evening dresses
      • View all dresses
    • Coats & Jackets
      • Winter Coats
      • Blazers
      • Casual, sports & outdoor coats
      • Formal, evening coats & coatdresses
      • View all coats
    • Bags & purses
      • Top Handled Bags
      • Clutches
      • Tote Bags & Holdalls
      • View all bags
    • Shoes & Footwear
      • Boots
        • Ankle Boots
      • Heels / Pumps / Court Shoes
      • Sneakers / trainers
      • Sandals
      • Flats
      • Wedges / Espadrilles
      • View all shoes
    • Tops & Sweaters
      • Sweaters / jumpers
      • Cardigans
      • Shirts / blouses
      • T-Shirts
      • View all tops
    • Bottoms / pants & skirts
      • Jeans
      • Trousers / pants
      • Skirts
      • Sportswear (leggings, tennis skirts, jogging bottoms)
      • View all bottoms
    • Jewellery
      • Earrings
      • Necklaces
      • View all jewellery
    • Accessories
      • Gloves
      • Sunglasses
      • Scarves
      • Belts
      • Hats
      • View all accessories
    • Suits
    • Maternity
  • Copy Kate’s Style
  • Favourite designers
    • Alessandra Rich
    • Alexander McQueen
    • Aspinal of London
    • Annoushka
    • Catherine Walker
    • Emmy London
    • Gianvito Rossi
    • Jenny Packham
    • Kiki Mcdonough
    • L.K. Bennett
    • Mulberry
    • VIEW MORE →
  • Articles
    • 9 British Bag Brands Kate Middleton Carries On Repeat
    • Kate Middleton’s Best Looks Of All Time
    • 9 Reasons Why Kate Middleton Is A Fashion Icon

Kate Middleton upcycles white gown at the 2023 BAFTAs

Zara Golden Cascading Floral Earrings

Zara Golden Cascading Floral Earrings

View / Buy

Jimmy Choo Celeste Clutch

View / Buy

Aquazzura Fenix 105 Pointed Pumps in Gold

View / Buy
 
 

Kate Middleton gave us a lesson in upcycling at the BAFTAs on Sunday evening.  The Princess of Wales took to the red carpet wearing a familiar white one-shoulder gown reimagined for a whole new look.  

The Prince and Princess of Wales on the BAFTA red carpet.  The Princess wore an upcycled gown to BAFTAs with high street store earrings.

The one-shoulder gown is by Alexander McQueen, one of Kate’s go-to designer houses. We first spotted the Princess wearing the frock at the BAFTAs in 2019.  This year, the designer removed the appliqué detail from the shoulder and replaced it with a shoulder drape finished with a bow.

Same dress, two different looks!  Kate Middleton wearing a white one-shoulder Grecian gown to the 2019 BAFTA awards on the left. Kate Middleton wearing the same gown with different accessories at the 2023 BAFTA Awards on the right.

When Kate debuted the gown in 2019, she wore it with cool-tone accessories.  The result was a demure, Princess-perfect look.  This year, she added drama with a mixture of gold and black—notably, the gold floral statement earrings and long black opera gloves. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales inside the Royal Albert Hall at the BAFTA awards

Quick look at where each piece of Kate’s outfit is from- sorry I do not have time for one of my full/usual breakdowns. Family has been ill-perils of having a toddler!

  • Earrings are by Zara – sold out. Available on eBay.
  • Shoes – Aquazzura Fenix 105 in Gold 
  • Bag – Jimmy Choo Celeste Clutch in Black
  • Gloves – Possibly Cornelia James Melissa style in black velvet.  I’ve written to the brand, just awaiting confirmation.
A look at Princess Kate's gold floral statement earrings from Zara

While the BAFTAs issued a ‘sustainable’ dress code in 2020, this year’s invite did not include any such stipulations. The Princess simply chose to rewear the glamorous white gown. I suspect she wanted to show the world that you don’t need a new outfit for every occasion—you can wear the same thing to the same event twice. She’s been leaning into sustainable fashion increasingly over the past few years, coinciding with William launching Earthshot and the Cost of Living Crisis looming over the UK.

We’ve noticed that the Princess always showcases British designers at the BAFTAs—which makes sense, they are the British Academy Film Awards after all. Since her first red carpet, she’s opted for Alexander McQueen three times and Jenny Packham once.

The BAFTA Film Awards 2017 - the Princess of Wales wears Alexander McQueen
Duchess of Cambridge in green Jenny Packham dress on the BAFTA 2018 red carpet
Kate in the Alexander McQueen on the 2019 red carpet
The then Duchess of Cambridge recycles an Alexander McQueen gown for the 2020 BAFTAs

William and Kate returned to the BAFTAS on Sunday after a three-year hiatus, partly due to the Coronavirus pandemic.  Although the pair could have returned last year, Prince William delivered a speech via video link due to a schedule conflict.

Prince William has been President of BAFTA since February 2010.

21 Feb 2023

Brands: Alexander McQueen | Aquazzura | Jimmy Choo | Zara
Tagged with: BAFTA • Black & White • White

Related Posts:

About Carly W

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Carly and I've been writing Kate Middleton Style Blog for 11 years! You can read more about me and my site on this page.

GET KATE'S OUTFIT INFO

Sent into your inbox 1x per week

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.
« Kate Middleton’s Most Romantic Looks: A Valentine’s Day Tribute
Kate Middleton remixes camel and navy pieces from her wardrobe for nursing home visit »

Comments

  1. Kris Ward says

    February 21, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    The dress is great. This gown warrants an updo hairstyle; we know she has had some great hairstyles like that in the past. I would have raided the Royal Vault for some dazzling jewels, too. Like a diamond bracelet and some beautiful earrings.

    The accessories don’t work with it, though. The gloves, in particular, would be better with her strapless black velvet gown she wore shortly after getting married. The black gloves, the black clutch, gold shoes, rose gold colored cheap earrings – with a floaty gown? None of it makes sense.

    • Carly W says

      February 22, 2023 at 9:39 am

      Up-do would have been perfect!

  2. Gail says

    February 21, 2023 at 3:10 pm

    I hope you are all well very soon

    • Carly W says

      February 21, 2023 at 3:53 pm

      We’re feeling better now – had Flu and then a stomach bug. With a toddler at nursery, I’m sure I’ll have something else next week

      Thank you for your kind words!

  3. Kerry Madole says

    February 21, 2023 at 11:07 pm

    First post ever!

    I did not like the gloves when I first saw them on her, but they have grown on me. I still think they are a bit too high (I think they should end just above the elbow), but I like their drama. I liked them more after I saw the video of her and William walking into the theatre.

    I do think her earrings would have looked better if her hair had been pulled back into a simple bun or something similar.

    • Carly W says

      February 22, 2023 at 9:28 am

      I like the drama too, but something jars me about them – hmmm maybe it is the length. I’m trying to think if white would have worked better? Then kept to gold accessories? Maybe she’ll try that next year, haha. Imagine that, the same dress at the same event each year, reworked. That would be interesting.

      Oh yes, hair back might have showcased the earrings and given the whole look a more polished finish.

      Thanks for commenting! It makes my day to read comments 🙂

  4. Kris Ward says

    February 22, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    I think elbow length gloves in white would have looked pretty great!

  5. Kerry Madole says

    February 22, 2023 at 4:16 pm

    I think black satin would have definitely worked better than black velvet for gloves.
    Also – I absolutely LOVED what Sheila Atim was wearing. OMG.

Home » Kate Middleton's Outfits » Kate Middleton upcycles white gown at the 2023 BAFTAs
Welcome to Kate Middleton Style Blog

A fashion blog about Catherine, Princess of Wales (still often referred to as Kate Middleton). We cover Kate's outfits & post news from her royal engagements.

Kate Middleton’s recent outfits:

Older:

  • Kate Middleton in Navy Floral Erdem Skirt Suit & Royal Bling For 2023 Commonwealth Day Service
  • Kate Middleton Respectfully Covers Up With Headscarf for Visit to Hayes Muslim Centre
  • Kate Middleton’s Combat-Ready Look Steals the Show During Snowy Visit with Irish Guards

View more of Kate's outfits

Kate’s outfits from the archive:

Kate Middleton Art Room Visit

RECENTLY WORN BY KATE

Gianvito Rossi 'Gianvito 105' pumps in black suede

Browse site by month:

Browse site by category:

Featured:

Kate Middleton Carries Bags From These 9 British Brands on Repeat

Kate Middleton’s Most Romantic Looks: A Valentine’s Day Tribute

Kate Middleton’s Handbags

Kate Middleton’s Boots:

This website participates in advertising and affiliate marketing. This means I receive compensation from some of the companies mentioned here, at no extra cost to you. Full details can be found on this page

Carly Wood (KateMIddletonStyle.org) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com & amazon.co.uk. Read full earnings disclosure here

Boring legal stuff:

  • About & Contact
  • COOKIES & PRIVACY
  • Media, Press and PR
  • Privacy policy
  • General disclaimer
  • Earnings disclaimer
  • Google Sitemap

Browse Kate’s wardrobe:

  • Bags
  • Coats & Jackets
  • Dresses
  • Jewellery
  • Earrings
  • Shoes
  • Wedges
  • Boots
  • Skirts
  • Tops
  • Sweaters / Jumpers
  • Trousers
  • Maternity
  • Sunglasses

Browse by colour:

  • Blue outfits
  • Green outfits
  • White outfits
  • Black outfits
  • Red outfits
  • Pink outfits
  • Yellow outfits
  • Gold Outfits
  • Purple outfits
  • Peach Outfits
  • Orange Outfits

Browse by style:

  • Tie-neck blouses & dresses
  • Casual style
  • Wedding guest style
  • Country style
  • Sporty style
  • Summer style
  • Floral prints
  • Stripes
  • Skirt suits

Designers worn by Kate:

  • Alexander McQueen
  • Kiki Mcdonough
  • L.K. Bennett
  • Jimmy Choo
  • Stuart Weitzman
  • Mulberry
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Gianvito Rossi
  • Jenny Packham
  • Prada
  • Topshop
  • Catherine Walker
  • Cartier
  • Zara
  • Beulah London
  • Temperley London
  • Cornelia James
  • Barbour
  • & Other Stories
  • Boden
  • Emilia Wickstead
  • Erdem
  • Goat

Find us on social media:

  • BlogLovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Kate Middleton Style Blog is written by Carly Whitewood, 2011—2022

 

Loading Comments...