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By Andrew Deyes
Ever since Catherine Middleton entered the spotlight after marrying Prince William in 2011, her whole life has been analysed, from the way she talks to the way she walks. Catherine is seen as the new Diana, as she lives the life as a modern day Princess. Her outfits are analyzed and scrutinised at every turn and she has enjoyed fashion successes and failures. But whatever she wears always turns heads. People are watching. Fashion editors are watching. Retailers are watching. The world is watching. On numerous best-dressed lists, what Catherine Middleton has done for the fashion industry is remarkable.
So what makes Catherine Middleton a Fashion Icon?
Catherine’s wedding dress was the most highly anticipated dress since Princess Diana’s in 1981. Her style is classic and a modern take on many icons of the past, taking inspiration from the likes of Jackie Kennedy and Rosalynn Carter. Wearing pieces from high end designers like Alexander McQueen and Caroline Herrera to wearing the high street with the likes of LK Bennett and Zara. She wears the cloth with ease as it drapes beautifully with her every move. Whenever Kate wears something, whether it costs £4000 or £40, it always sells out online very quickly and the hunt on the high street begins. Especially high street pieces as they are easily accessible and produced on mass. Everyone wants a piece of Catherine Middleton and to be a part of the royal story. The photos that are taken crash the internet as retailers copy what she is wearing.
Most recently, Catherine featured on the cover of Vogue in June 2016 as part of the centenary issue which was well received by the public. She is the first royal to feature on the cover and cements her as one of the true fashion icons to watch for the future. She has dealt with her publicity well but also kept herself grounded and not allowed herself to let the royalty take over from who she is inside. She has become an ambassador for British fashion – both high street and designer. Even through her maternity months, it didn’t seem to phase her with pastels becoming the staple colour palette of choice.
The future for Catherine is bright as designers continue to pursue the dream of landing their dresses on the royal and the public sit wonder what she will be wearing next as she decides who will be the next designer to gain royal approval. Catherine has reaffirmed that the UK fashion industry is here to stay by pulling off classic looks and her support of the industry has helped boost the economy. What will Catherine wear next and who will be designing it? Only time will tell.
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