Kate Middleton’s bold fashion choice for the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Kate Middleton’s bold fashion choice for the Olympic Opening Ceremony
When it came to who wore what during the Olympic Opening Ceremony Friday night, much of the chatter and Tweets focused on the hit-or-miss outfits worn by the athletes during the parade of Nations.

But there was one woman’s outfit in the stands that got just as much scrutiny and interest. That would be the outfit worn by Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.

It was an icy blue silk coatdress by Scottish designer Christopher Kane. Fitted and belted to show off her slender figure, its shimmer was subtle and it hit the right note of elegance — not too formal or regal.

Kate cannily left the regal style notes to the Royal who was really the star of the night — the Queen, a.k.a. the Duchess’s mother-in-law.

Kate’s choice was also noteworthy for another reason. Kane is known for his edgy work, so it was an unexpected designer choice. (It is rumoured that this particular dress may have been custommade for her.) Some of the designer’s past work has featured fiery bomb-blast prints and colourful galactic photo imagery. He has designed for Donatella Versace’s younger line, Versus.

In an interview last year with WWD, he said Kate Middleton was on his list of the celebrities he would love to dress.

“It’s a shame she doesn’t wear more designers,” he told the fashion trade newspaper.

Here’s hoping that this is just the beginning, and that the Duchess will continue to take a chance with some of the bright young talent on the London fashion scene.