Princess Kate stirs fashion frenzy in U.S.
Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, look on during remarks by Nigel Sheinwald, British ambassador to the United States, during a private reception at the British Consul-General's residence in Los Angeles. (July 8, 2011) Credit: AP
The royals may have caused a frenzy in Tinseltown over the weekend, but from a fashion standpoint, the new Duchess of Cambridge kept it calm, cool and collected.
The newlywed wore only one American designer on her first U.S. visit -- a green silk number backed with small gold buttons by Diane von Furstenberg. But all her choices were fresh and pretty, including the pastel cowl-neck sheath by London-based Roksanda Ilincic she wore off the plane Friday.
For the Saturday polo match starring her Prince William, Kate donned a printed silk Jenny Packham dress. She changed for the evening into a lilac chiffon confection from Alexander McQueen, cinched at the waist with a sparkly belt.
Before the whirlwind visit concluded yesterday, The Duke and Duchess saw Los Angeles' less-glamorous side, visiting a school in the city's notorious Skid Row area. Still, Catherine didn't let up on the glamour, looking chic in a navy crocheted top and white pleated skirt by the British company Whistles.
WithAP
