19-05-2025
Kate Middleton Just Wore Victoria Beckham — & You Can Shop Her Power Look Piece by Piece
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 13: Catherine, Princess of Wales tours design spaces with designer Patrick McDowell during a visit to the British Fashion Council to present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, at the British Fashion Council at 180 Studios on May 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown –)
Princess Catherine is making headlines once again for her timeless yet contemporary style — this time, thanks to an olive green pantsuit by none other than Victoria Beckham. The Princess of Wales presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to sustainability-focused designer Patrick McDowell during a ceremony hosted by the British Fashion Council.
Held at 180 Studios in London, the event celebrated the best in emerging British talent, with Kate serving as the elegant yet powerful embodiment of the industry's evolution. Her look? A commanding yet feminine ensemble by Victoria Beckham, featuring the Patch Pocket Jacket and Alina Trousers in the muted, earthy 'Willow' tone — a choice that subtly nodded to nature and renewal while reinforcing her commitment to British design. LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 13: Catherine, Princess of Wales presenting Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to designer Patrick McDowell at the British Fashion Council at 180 Studios in central London, where she will present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British DesignStudios on May 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown –)
It was a moment packed with meaning. Kate, who has championed sustainable fashion throughout her royal career, presented the honor to McDowell, a designer known for his circular luxury approach. But her outfit spoke volumes, too: a British-made suit by a female designer, worn while supporting the next generation of innovators.
And while the significance was clear, so was the style. The sharply tailored silhouette featured utilitarian pocketing, crisp pleats, and Beckham's signature minimalism. Paired with a ruffled ivory blouse and understated gold accessories, the look struck a perfect balance between formal and fashion-forward. Shop Kate Middleton's Exact Look
Fashion fans and royal watchers alike can emulate the Princess of Wales' ensemble with these exact pieces: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 13: Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at British Fashion Council's British Design event to present Queen Elizabeth II award in central London, United Kingdom on May 13, 2025. (Photo by Ilyas Tayfun Salci/Anadolu via Getty Images) Blouse: Suit: Heels: A Fashion Moment With Meaning
Kate Middleton's choice of Victoria Beckham was more than a stylish decision — it was a strategic one. While she's previously worn Beckham's designs on royal tours, choosing the British designer's suit for this high-profile occasion was a powerful endorsement, especially amid ongoing media chatter around the Beckham family's public dynamics. LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 13: Catherine, Princess of Wales presenting Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to designer Patrick McDowell (centre) accompanied by his mother (left) at the British Fashion Council at 180 Studios in central London, where she will present the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British DesignStudios on May 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Aaron Chown –)
It also marked a clear return to royal duties with purpose. By presenting the Queen Elizabeth II Award — which recognizes forward-thinking British designers — Kate not only celebrated sustainable fashion but also used her platform to uplift the creatives shaping its future. From the label she wore to the designer she honored, the Princess of Wales led by example.
And with that, she reminded us that true style isn't just about what you wear. It's about the message it sends.
