Kate brought back a Jenny Packham gown for this evening’s gala at the Met.
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Above you see the Duke and Duchess arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for tonight’s fundraising dinner.
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The black tie function is in support of the University of Saint Andrews 600th Anniversary. William is the Patron of that fundraising campaign, and the couple has participated in a number of events related to the anniversary. The 600th Anniversary fundraising campaign kicked off in March 2011, that occasion was one of Kate and William’s first joint engagements.
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Kate and William mingling with guests.
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William’s cousin Princess Eugenie also attended the dinner.
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The most striking part of tonight’s ensemble: Kate’s glimmering, shimmering jewelry, better seen in this photo.
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The diamond and emerald earrings and bracelet are a private gift.
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It is the first time we have seen the Duchess wearing the demi-parure, or partial set. The chandelier style earrings showcase several strands of diamonds with a large emerald, that emerald is also surrounded by diamonds.
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This offers a different angle, as well as a look at Kate’s updo.
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A closer look at the earrings.
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The bracelet echoes this motif, although these are not stellar shots of the piece.
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Kate most recently wore the gown to a National Portrait Gallery event in February 2014; the first time we saw it was for a 100 Women in Hedge Funds dinner in October of 2013.
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The gown is described as being made of “petrol-hued silk” on the Stylebop site, where it is still available for purchase in a US size 4/UK size 8. It is actually on sale for $2657, discounted 45% from its original $4885 price tag.
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Design elements:
- deep v-neckline front and back
- a wrapped front,
- black velvet sash
- hidden zipper
Here you have a better view of it from the front.
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It appeared Kate was wearing her Jimmy Choo Cosmic heels, now out of stock at Jimmy Choo and everywhere else we checked.
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Below, the Duke and the Duchess leaving tonight’s dinner.
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William and Kate are flying home tonight.
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