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Straits Times
11 hours ago
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- Straits Times
UK's Princess Kate, in recovery from cancer, to miss Royal Ascot
FILE PHOTO: The Princess of Wales looks on at the British Fashion Council at 180 Studios in central London, where she will present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Picture date: Tuesday May 13, 2025. Aaron Chown/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo LONDON - Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, will not be at Royal Ascot on Wednesday, with a royal source citing her need for balance as she returns to public engagements after being treated for cancer last year. Her husband Prince William, heir to the throne, is set to be part of the royal procession at the horseracing event in southern England later on Wednesday, alongside his father King Charles and Queen Camilla. The royal source said Kate was disappointed not to be attending. The princess has gradually been returning to her public royal role after completing a course of preventative chemotherapy last year to address the presence of an unspecified form of cancer. Royal Ascot sees top horses from around the world compete over five days in races worth up to a million pounds. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Stuns in Chic Olive Power Suit by Victoria Beckham (& Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth)
Kate Middleton has delivered so many winning fashion looks that it's hard to keep track. In the past week alone, I saw the Princess of Wales don a flattering polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich, a plum-colored coat dress by Emilia Wickstead and a gorgeous all-white ensemble. Now, the royal is turning heads in a sleek power suit—complete with a meaningful accessory. This week, Middleton attended the British Fashion Council's British Design Ceremony at 180 Studios to honor creatives and present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. For the occasion, she wore an olive green suit by Victoria Beckham, featuring a double-breasted blazer with tortoiseshell buttons, and high-waisted pants. She donned the suit with a ruffled white top and completed the look with beige heels. Ilyas Tayfun Salci/Anadolu via Getty Images However, her power suit wasn't the only thing that caught my attention. The princess also accessorized with Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, which previously belonged to the late queen. Aaron Chown -The pieces feature Bahraini pearls and diamonds, and the late queen originally received these earrings as a wedding gift from Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain, in 1947. She wore them on several occasions, so you may recognize them in several of her portraits. Bettmann / Getty Images They have since been passed down to Middleton, who has worn them quite a few times, most notably for Remembrance Day in 2024. CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Middleton's choice of earrings was fitting for the British Fashion Council Foundation's Event, considering that she presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to this year's winner, Patrick McDowell, founder of his namesake label. In addition, the royal toured design spaces with McDowell to learn about the U.K.'s thriving fashion industry and how their sustainable designs are created. Keep the fabulous fashion looks coming, Kate. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. Kate Middleton Just Stepped Out In Summer's Hottest Trend—and I Can't Shop the Look Fast Enough
North Wales Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
‘Style icon' Kate hailed as advocate for British fashion brands
Kate toured the pop-up studio of Patrick McDowell, who runs a luxury sustainable fashion brand that has dressed Lady Gaga and Keira Knightley, to see the designer and his team in action. The future queen is making a gradual return to public royal duties after completing her cancer treatment and her visit to a cultural centre in the Strand, central London was not announced in advance. McDowell was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design which aims to recognise a new designer displaying exceptional talent and originality alongside sustainable policies and showing value to the community. The designer said about Kate: 'I think throughout her tenure she's been an amazing advocate for British brands and she really flies the flag for British fashion. 'She always looks incredible, is a real style icon and so it's extra special that I've received the award from her today.' Kate's outfit details were not revealed by her office but she looked stylish in a flared trouser suit rumoured to be by Victoria Beckham, as she toured the event hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London's 180 Studios. McDowell described winning the award as a 'huge privilege and honour'. He added: 'Our work centres around British craftsmanship we make in the UK, we try and make incredibly beautiful, sustainable circular fashion and it's a real honour the royal family and the British Fashion Council have seen that.'
South Wales Guardian
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
‘Style icon' Kate hailed as advocate for British fashion brands
Kate toured the pop-up studio of Patrick McDowell, who runs a luxury sustainable fashion brand that has dressed Lady Gaga and Keira Knightley, to see the designer and his team in action. The future queen is making a gradual return to public royal duties after completing her cancer treatment and her visit to a cultural centre in the Strand, central London was not announced in advance. McDowell was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design which aims to recognise a new designer displaying exceptional talent and originality alongside sustainable policies and showing value to the community. The designer said about Kate: 'I think throughout her tenure she's been an amazing advocate for British brands and she really flies the flag for British fashion. 'She always looks incredible, is a real style icon and so it's extra special that I've received the award from her today.' Kate's outfit details were not revealed by her office but she looked stylish in a flared trouser suit rumoured to be by Victoria Beckham, as she toured the event hosted by the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London's 180 Studios. McDowell described winning the award as a 'huge privilege and honour'. He added: 'Our work centres around British craftsmanship we make in the UK, we try and make incredibly beautiful, sustainable circular fashion and it's a real honour the royal family and the British Fashion Council have seen that.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Honors Patrick McDowell With Queen Elizabeth II British Design Award
LONDON – Patrick McDowell, founder and creative director of his namesake label, has won the 2025 Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, presented the award to McDowell during a ceremony at 180 Studios on Tuesday as part of the BFC Foundation impact announcement day. More from WWD Kim Kardashian's $4 Billion Skims Brand to Open in London in Summer 2026 K-Way's 60th Anniversary Exhibition Arrives in London King Charles Can't Get Enough of the Printed Word The space was set up as a fashion studio with workers in white coats doing fittings on models, embroidering on fabric, and explaining the design to Middleton, who opted for an olive green patch pocket blazer with matching trousers by Victoria Beckham for the occasion. McDowell, dressed in a grey Prince of Wales check suit made from deadstock fabric supplied by Burberry, is the eighth recipient of the award, which recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement. Previous winners of the award are Richard Quinn, Bethany Williams, Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri, Priya Ahluwalia, Saul Nash, Foday Dumbuya of Labrum London, and Steven Stokey-Daley of S.S. Daley. McDowell has championed sustainable fashion since he unveiled his label at London Fashion Week in 2018 after graduating from London's Central Saint Martins. Over the years, he has teamed with new material and biotech firms to create experimental fashion. He turns surplus and deadstock material from brands including Burberry and Swarovski, and archival outfits and fabrics from institutions such as Rambert, Britain's oldest dance company, into modern creations. Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Keira Knightley have all worn his designs. The designer is also a participant in the BFC's Low Carbon Transition Program, an initiative led by the BFC's Institute of Positive Fashion, created to help educate London-based businesses on decarbonizing supply chains. The designer said that having the Princess of Wales, who has recently taken on more public duties after undergoing cancer treatment last year, hand the award to him felt 'incredible.' The designer said in an interview that seeing 'two incredible institutions in the U.K., the royal family and the British Fashion Council, using their platforms to support my small, circular luxury brand is an incredible accolade.' He added: 'I know [the princess] is personally very interested in British craftsmanship. It means a lot to me. It's an award that is centered around craftsmanship and sustainable practice, which is something truly at the heart of what we do. I hope that it will help propel the business forward, will open many more doors and eyes to what we're doing.' McDowell works with a direct-to-consumer model, offering made-to-order pieces ranging from 800 pounds to 3,000 pounds, a price point he considers very competitive. His team is lean – just four people – and he caters to clients from around the world. He said his clients are 'looking for something unique, and the idea is to give people something for the same price as an off-the-peg design, but they get this special experience.' The brand shows sporadically during London Fashion Week, and does not always follow the seasonal calendar. 'Regardless of the collections, the main thing is that we're focusing on the craftsmanship and trying to make pieces that fit and suit the people wearing them, so they're able to cherish them for much longer. We also offer services like repair and redesign on those pieces after purchase, so clients can keep loving them,' said McDowell. McDowell said his clients tend to be people who already have an incredible wardrobe and who want something with a bit more individuality. 'All of our pieces are numbered, and made in extremely small quantities. You get your name and the number embroidered into the labels. It's more like a dressmaker relationship with the clients. People want to meet the person making the clothes. They want all those stories attached to the pieces that they're wearing,' he added. McDowell has also worked in other creative fields, and always through a sustainable lens. During COVID-19, he delivered a high-drama digital runway show for Helsinki Fashion Week. In 2022, he designed a garden bar inspired by Studio 54 for the Chelsea Flower Show. He has corporate experience, too. In 2021, he was appointed sustainability design director at Pinko, a five-year collaboration that lasted until December 2024. There, McDowell was tasked with making the brand more sustainable, together with Pinko founder and CEO Pietro Negra. Since 2018, the BFC has selected a designer, in collaboration with the Royal Household, for the award. The trophy is inspired by the Queen Elizabeth rose and is hand-produced by Lucy Price at Bauhinia Studios in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. The award ceremony was part of the annual BFC Foundation impact announcement day, which also unveiled the recipients of several other BFC-led support schemes. New additions to the BFC Newgen program included Aletta, Ewusie, Liza Keane, Oscar OuYang, Octi, and The Ouze. Conner Ives was the winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, while the BFC/GQ Designer Fashion winner will be chosen from Bleue Burnham, Clothsurgen, Harri, Labrum London, and Saul Nash. Recipients of the BFC Fashion Trust included Clio Peppiatt, Edeline Lee, Harri, Nicholas Daley, and Tove. The BFC Foundation, the charity arm of BFC, has handed out 1.2 million pounds in funds to designers and scholars in the financial year 2024/25. In addition, more than 270,000 pounds was distributed to designers via commercial collaborations secured by the BFC. Best of WWD Cannes Film Festival's French Actresses Whose Iconic Style Shines on the Red Carpet [PHOTOS] Tailoring Black Style: Celebrating Iconic Black Male Figures in Fashion Kate Middleton and Prince William's 14 Most Iconic Matching Moments: A Celebration of Style and Love
