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The Duchess of Cambridge mixed designer with traditional outfits for her royal tour of Pakistan – and wore £12, 500 of new clothing for the five-day visit.
Kate, 38, ticked two of her go-to labels off the list by the second day – after wearing a bold green tunic by designer Catherine Walker and a glittery dress by Jenny Packham.
And she made sure to pay her respects to the nation too by opting for a traditional green shalwar kameez and headscarf by international Pakistani designer Maheen Khan.
Through her carefully selected outfit choices – most noticeably a traditional blue kurta and scarf also by Maheen Khan – Kate also paid a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
The royal’s day two outfit bore a striking resemblance to a light blue floral patterned outfit the Princess of Wales wore at the Imran Khan Shaukat Khanum memorial hospital in Lahore in May 1997.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s royal tour of Pakistan came to an end today – and she wore an estimated £12, 500 of new clothing for the five-day visit
Speaking exclusively to FEMAIL, Karine Laudort, Fashion Expert Commentator, says: ‘Overall, Kate chose a very and simple style. The choice of fabric and style also reflected the country she visited.
‘Conscious of her surroundings and traditions of Pakistan, she opted for a non-ostentatious wardrobe, where less is more.’
‘The price range of every outfit has remained very affordable and in keeping with the discretion voluntarily displayed in each look.’
DAY ONE: MONDAY 14 OCTOBER
ARRIVING AT PAKISTANI AIR FORCE BASE NUR KHAN
The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Pakistani Air Force Base Nur Khan on October 14 wearing bespoke Catherine Walker (pictured)
Shalwar kameez: Bespoke Catherine Walker, approx £1300
Clutch bag: Pakistani retailer Zeen’s ‘Cream Gleem’ hard-sided bag in faux leather, £22.50
Earrings: Zeen ‘Beaded Chandelier Earring,’ £7.76
Shoes: Rupert Sanderson, £475 (worn before)
DAY TWO: TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER
VISIT TO A SCHOOL IN ISLAMABAD
Kate opted for a blue kurta and scarf by international Pakistani designer and costume designer Maheen Khan. Pictured, visiting a school in Islamabad on 15 October
The duchess changed into a pair of Russell and Bromley pumps, which retail at £185, during a visit to the Margalla Hills
Blue kurta and scarf: Maheen Khan, approx £400
First shoes worn: New Look, £23.99
Second shoes worn: Russell & Bromley; £185
Earrings: Zeen, £7.96
OFFICIAL MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN ARIF ALVI AND FIRST LADY SAMINA ALVI AT THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE IN ISLAMABAD
The Duchess of Cambridge donned a Catherine Walker tunic and trousers by Maheen Khan during an official meeting with the President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and first lady Samina Alvi at the Presidential Palace in Islamabad during the second day of the royal visit on October 15
Trousers: Maheen Khan, £125
Tunic: Catherine Walker, approx £2500
Scarf: Satrangi, £140
Shoes: Russell & Bromley, £195 (worn before)
DURING A RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO PAKISTAN IN ISLAMABAD
The duchess opted for one of her go-to labels, Jenny Packham, during a reception hosted by the British High Commissioner to Pakistan in Islamaba (pictured)
Dress: Jenny Packham, approx £3640
Heels: Jimmy Choo, £595 (worn before)
Earrings: Onitaa, £290
DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER
VISIT TO THE CHIATIBO GLACIER IN THE HINDU KUSH MOUNTAIN RANGE
The Duchess of Cambridge wore boots and a gilet by Really Wild when she visited the Chiatibo glacier in the Hindu Kush mountain range in the Chitral District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province in Pakistan on October 16
Boots: Really Wild, £315 (worn before)
Gilet: Really Wild, £495 (worn before)
Shirt: Mint Velvet Chocolate Utility Shirt Dress, £69.00
Earrings: Missoma, £115
DAY FOUR: THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
ARRIVE AT LAHORE AIRPORT
The mother-of-three arrived at Lahore airport on October 17 wearing a £56.65 shalwar kameez by Gul Ahmed
Shalwar kameez: Gul Ahmed, £56.65
Shawl: Maheem Khan, £60
Heels: Ashen Brown Lucie suede heels by J Crew, £244 (worn before)
Earrings: Asprey leaf earrings, £5500 (worn before)
Bag: Mulberry, approx £500
INTERFAITH MEETING AT BADSHAHI MOSQUE
Duchess of Cambridge opted for a traditional outfit my Maheen Khan as she arrived for a Interfaith Meeting at Badshahi Mosque on October 17
Shalwar kameez: Maheen Khan, approx £381
Earrings: Catherine Zoraida, £150
DAY FIVE: FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER
ARMY CANINE CENTRE IN ISLAMABAD
The royal opted for a monochrome look in a smart £675 coat by Beulah as she arrived at the Army Canine Centre in Islamabad today
Coat: Beulah, £675
Trousers: Maheen Khan, approx, £125
Shoes: Russell & Bromley black flats, £195
DEPARTS LAHORE AIRPORT
The Duchess of Cambridge departed Lahore airport today wearing a traditional kurta by Élan, which she paired with £244 J.Crew nude pumps
Kurta: Pakistani brand Élan, £800
Trousers: Maheen Khan, approx £125
Shoes: J. Crew nude pumps, £244 (worn before)
Bag: Black Smythson Panama East West Zip Tote, £695
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