The fashion of Catherine, Princess of Wales, has had a substantial impact on the clothing industry ever since the public revelation of her relationship with Prince William in 2002. Often praised for her elegant and accessible style, she has become a prominent fashion icon, frequently featured in best-dressed lists of magazines such as Vanity Fair and Tatler. Her wardrobe combines bespoke pieces from designers like Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham with high-street brands such as Zara and Hobbs, a blend that has reinforced her image as both relatable and regal.
The so-called “Kate Middleton effect” describes the phenomenon of garments selling out shortly after Catherine is seen wearing them. She is also known for her support of sustainable fashion, frequently re-wearing outfits at public events. In 2016 Catherine appeared on the cover of British Vogue’s centenary issue. Her fashion choices continue to attract global media attention and public admiration.
And this week, during a visit to the Natural History Museum in London, according to Vogue Spain, she wore a pair of brown ballet flats worn by made in Mallorca. However, Pretty Ballerinas is a trademark of the Mascaro Group which manufactures and sells women’s footwear and accessories, through the Desarrollos Insulares SAU business and its factory in Menorca. That said, it still demonstrates her passion for Spanish fashion.
Catherine's fashion received substantial media attention following the public revelation of her relationship with Prince William in 2002. She reportedly caught William's attention during a charity fashion show at their alma mater, the University of St. Andrews, while wearing a sheer, lingerie-style, strapless dress on the catwalk, which had originally been designed as a skirt by Charlotte Todd.
The dress sold for $125,000 at an auction in 2011. Subject to paparazzi in her daily life, her style was frequently photographed and featured in the press. Her fashion influence grew after she was photographed wearing a £40 Topshop dress outside a nightclub, which promptly sold out. She frequently wore pieces from Jigsaw where she worked as an accessories buyer from 2006 to 2007. Middleton was credited with founding a middle-class Sloane Ranger revival, with a substantial wardrobe from primarily high-street retailers. Her fashion sense was regarded as "safe", "sporty" and "sensible" by the press.