In 2019, Kate Middleton endeared many to herself after her Pakistan tour outfits became an instant win on social media. Recall that the soon-to-be reigning monarchs visit the country after 13 years of no British Royal visit. It is worth noting that the Princess has always shown off an incredible sense of style.
It’s no wonder she packed a series of stylish outfits for the tour and often changed outfits multiple times a day. Right by her side is her proud husband, Price William who looks prim and proper as she has her fashion moments. Her fashion diplomacy was so successful on this tour that The NY Times wrote a piece about it.
This was around the time of Melania’s “I don’t care” jacket, and the contrast of reaching out across cultures was stark. Per the article, “Fashion, when it is employed not simply at the service of making someone look good, or morally upright, can have resonance far beyond the ritual. It’s about time someone remembered.”
Kate’s Pakistan Tour outfits were some of the best Tour wardrobes in royal history. She paid lovely tributes to her host country by incorporating their traditional dress with symbolic tributes to the country’s national flag and flower. At the same time, she also represented her home country wearing UK designers. TBN has curated throwbacks to her Pakistan tour outfits.
The Duchess arrived wearing a bespoke pale blue dress by Catherine Walker, which she paired with matching trousers. Nude heels, and earrings from Pakistani Brand Zeen.
To visit Pakistan’s Prime Minister and President, Kate donned one of her memorable Pakistan tour outfits featuring a green tunic by Catherine Walker, trousers by Pakistani Designer Maheen Khan, a dupatta by Satringi, and Zeen earrings. The coat dress was chosen in that specific shade as a nod to the green in Pakistan’s national flag.
On the first full day of the tour, the princess sported a blue salwar kameez, by local designer Maheen Khan. She accessorized with beige block heels from New Look and Zeen earrings.
For a reception hosted by British High Commissioner at the Pakistan Monument, Kate wore an emerald gown by British designer Jenny Packham and Onitaa earrings sourced from Pakistan.
During a visit to Chitral, Kate wore another of her stunning Pakistan tour outfits featuring a regimental cop of the Chitral Scouts (which were the same pieces Princess Diana wore to in trip in 1991) and a Really Wild Clothing vest and Mint Velvet.
On their touch down in Lahore, the Princess emerged from the plane wearing a shalwar kameez by Gul Ahmed. Her kurti was embroidered with white jasmine flowers, Pakistan’s national flower. She was also wearing a Maheen Khan dupatta, Asprey earrings, Mulberry clutch, J Crew heels, & Hampton Canvas sneakers.
For a visit to Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque Kate wore a green salwaar kameez set by Local Designer Maheen Khan with a matching Dupatta.
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The couple arrived in Islamabad Kate was wearing Embroidered kurta by Pakistani label Élan founded by Khadijah Shah, Maheen Khan dupatta, Accessorize earrings, Smythson tote, & J Crew heels.
On a visit to Army Canine Center in Islamabad duchess wore a Beulah London topper-coat, Maheen Khan trousers and dupatta, Accessorize earrings, & Russell & Bromley flats.
