Duchess of Cambridge has adopted ‘bold and striking’ red as her ‘go-to statement colour’
How Kate wears red when she means business: Duchess of Cambridge opts for ‘powerful’ colour to ‘make a statement’ at major events like the carol service, stylist reveals
The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, has taken to wearing bold red outfits for outingsKate Middleton has often donned the vibrant tone for her biggest eventsWore scarlet coat for first day of UK tour in 2020, Hold Still events and carols
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The Duchess of Cambridge has adopted a ‘powerful’ red as her ‘go-to statement colour’ for big public events, a stylist has revealed.
Kate Middleton, 39, stepped out in a £30,000 Catherine Walker coat in a vibrant scarlet colour as she hosted a Christmas carol service in London this week.
The royal has also worn the statement colour for other significant events over the past year, including the launch of her Hold Still photography book, a milestone Covid-19 solo project, and an Action for Addiction event where she delivered the keynote address.
A stylist has revealed how the choice might be an indication of the mother-of-three’s growing confidence, with Rochelle White telling FEMAIL: ‘I feel that Kate has chosen red because it can come across as highly charged as well as warm. It draws the attention and catches the eye more than most colors.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, has adopted ‘bold and striking’ red as her ‘go-to statement colour’ for big public events, a stylist has revealed. Pictured above, in a £30,000 Catherine Walker coat to host a Christmas carol service in London this week
She continued: ‘As red is a hard colour to pull off, Kate does it well.
‘Red is a powerful colour and the association with it can have a strong pull and can make a statement.
‘As Kate is seen as a fashion figure to many, when she wears this colour, I think it shows her personality and adventurous side which is very relatable.’
In October last year, the Duchess stepped out in a bold crimson coat as she joined by Prince William to meet with one of the subjects from her lockdown photography competition at Waterloo Station.
The Duchess wore the Alexander McQueen coat as she joined the Duke to visit Waterloo in south London to view one of the 112 Hold Still community exhibition sites.
The mother-of-three has worn the statement colour for other significant events over the past year, including to launch her Hold Still photography competition in October 2020 (left) and on the UK train tour (right) around the UK in December 2020
And just two months later, she donned the same pillar-box red coat as she stepped out on a UK wide train tour with the Duke.
That time, the mother-of-three paired the coat with a red tartan scarf and matching skirt.
The Duchess donned her black Ralph Lauren boots for the occasion, and stayed warm with a pair of black leather gloves.
She swept her hair into a bouncy half updo, revealing her gold hoop earrings from independent Welsh designer Hayley Jones’ brand Spells of Love.
The Duchess repeated a similar look as she launched her Hold Still photography book at the National Portrait Gallery in London in May 2021 (pictured). She wore a vibrant red coat from London boutique Eponine
The Duchess repeated a similar look as she launched her Hold Still photography book earlier this summer.
To mark the release, the Duchess of Cambridge met with contributors at the National Portrait Gallery and launched a royal treasure hunt in collaboration with the Book Fairies organisation.
The Duchess appeared animated as she arrived at the gallery in central London, cutting a striking figure in a vibrant red coat from London boutique Eponine.
The piece, which is from their Autumn/Winter 2018 collection but hasn’t been seen on the Duchess in public before, features a mandarin collar and pretty button detailing.
And she opted for a similarly striking crimson outfit as she met with presenters Ant and Dec at an Action for Addiction event in October, where she wore a customised £845 red Christopher Kane skirt and a £225 Ralph Lauren jumper
The Duchess paired the striking coat with simple brown accessories, including her new DeMellier micro-handbag, and opted for a pleated tan midi skirt beneath the coat.
Online, the £295 bag is described as a ‘perfectly proportioned statement piece’ which can fit ‘handbag essentials’ including ‘most phones’ as well as keys and a small purse.
And she opted for a similarly striking crimson outfit as she met with presenters Ant and Dec at an Action for Addiction event in October 2021.
On that occasion, Kate looked radiant in a customised £845 red Christopher Kane skirt and a £225 Ralph Lauren jumper.
She cut an elegant figure as she stepped out for the Together At Christmas event in London, which celebrates the ‘incredible work’ of pandemic heroes including charity workers, teachers and volunteers
The mother-of-three debuted a new red Catherine Walker coat dress for the outing, which featured a large bow detailing across the bodice, as she arrived at the event alongside Prince William, 39
And days ago, she cut an elegant figure as she stepped out for the Together At Christmas event in London, which celebrates the ‘incredible work’ of pandemic heroes including charity workers, teachers and volunteers.
The mother-of-three debuted a new red Catherine Walker coat dress for the outing, which featured a large bow detailing across the bodice, as she arrived at the event alongside Prince William, 39.
The coat dress, thought to be worth around £3,000, is a new ensemble for the Duchess, who previously wore a black version of the coat to attend Prince Philip’s funeral in April.
Meanwhile the royal added a touch of glamour to her outfit with the Queen Mother’s sapphire and diamond fringe earrings, and recycled her £640 red suede bag by Miu Miu for the occasion, first worn in September 2016.
