Saturday, October 31, 2015

William & Kate Wear Matching Fleeces on a Visit to Portsmouth

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On July 26, William and Kate visited Portsmouth in support of British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and his crew.

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The royal couple were scheduled to watch one of two America's Cup World Series races, however heavy rain and wind forced parts of their itinerary to be cancelled.

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After being greeted by Sir Ben and Sir Keith Mills, from the sailing hero's team the Land Rover Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR), the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the team's newly-completed headquarters.

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Then, the Duchess got to try her hand at a 3D sailing simulator.

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As patron of the 1851 Trust, Kate presented a trophy and medals to Sir Ben Ainslie and his crew during the awards ceremony on the final day of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series.

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The Duchess of Cambridge dressed for the adverse nautical conditions in a pair of dark blue Zara, ankle-grazing skinny jeans, her white and black stripe ME + EM Breton top, and a personalized Land Rover BAR Aura Half Zip Women's micro fleece pullover by sailing outfitter Henri Lloyd.

Additional info on Kate's Land Rover BAR Aura Half Zip Women's
 
As of this writing, the fleece has been placed on back order
 
Henri Lloyd
 
Micro stretch fleece for lightweight insulation.
The ergonomic shape and high stretch properties of this garment guarantee incredible comfort and ease of movement.
The extended half zip can be opened for extra venting.
BAR logo left chest
Henri Lloyd logo right shoulder
Official America’s Cup Challenger logo left sleeve
11th Hour logo to right sleeve
Union Jack woven label to lower right hem
 
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Additional info on Kate's black and white stripe Brenton top
 
As of this writing, the top has been placed on back order. Orders are expected to ship by November 20th
 

ME + EM
 
A scoop neckline
3/4 length sleeves
Ruched detailing to the bottom hem
Lyocell/Cotton - White/Black
£48
 
ME + EM
 
Completing her outfit, Kate wore her cream and white Sebago 'Bala' boat shoes, her Annoushka 18ct yellow gold and diamond Pearl Drops and her Mappin and Webb Fortune pendant.
 
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Annoushka
 
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Kate made a quick wardrobe change for the awards ceremony. She put on her navy, double-breasted Zara blazer (£79.99 and no longer available) with gold buttons, and her favorite Stuart Weitzman navy 'Corkswoon' wedges (£245).
 
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In order to stop her tresses becoming windswept, the Duchess pulled her famous brunette curls into an intricately woven but chic ponytail.
 
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