Kate Middleton Championed Sustainable Fashion in a Denim Midi Dress
To meet David Attenborough with Prince William and their children, Kate Middleton wore a sustainable denim midi dress by Gabriela Hearst.

- Kate Middleton and Prince William shared a series of sweet new photos over the weekend, in which the Cambridges and children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis meet David Attenborough in the Kensington Palace gardens.
- For the meeting, Kate wore a belted denim midi dress by Gabriela Hearst.
- The Marley dress is made from repurposed denim, Vogue reports.
Kate Middleton, Prince William (opens in new tab), and children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis all met David Attenborough last week, the Cambridges revealed with a series of sweet photos shared on Instagram. William and Attenborough saw an outdoor preview of upcoming movie David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, after which Attenborough visited the Cambridges in the Kensington Palace gardens (and gifted Prince George a giant shark tooth).
Meeting Attenborough, as their expressions in the photos suggest, was a big deal for the Cambridge kids. In the upcoming documentary Prince William: A Planet For Us All, William and Kate meet with Attenborough, and Kate reveals her children weren't thrilled to be left behind. "The children were very upset that we were coming to see you and they weren’t coming," she says, as People reports (opens in new tab). "They are massive fans."
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Kate, always a fan of a theme, incorporated the subject of conservation into her outfit. She wore the Marley denim midi dress by Gabriela Hearst, as Vogue reports (opens in new tab), which is made from repurposed denim. The dress, an ideal transitional fall style, features rolled up sleeves and a silver horsebit belt.
Alas, in a now familiar refrain, Kate's exact dress (opens in new tab) is sold out pretty much everywhere (damn that Kate Effect!) Happily, Gabriela Hearst produces a range of extremely similar styles in different prints and fabrics, all with that horsebit belt included. Try the Vera dress in white cotton-voile:
Gabriela Hearst Vera ladder-lace cotton-voile shirt dress
Or the Jane in blue checked cotton:
Gabriela Hearst Jane belted checked-cotton midi shirt dress
Or the bolder Claudia, in print-blocked floral silk-twill:
Gabriela Hearst Claudia floral-print silk-twill midi shirt dress
Kate Middleton's Most Iconic Fashion Moments
August 5, 2020
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out to visit Barry island, South Wales to speak to local business owners about the impact COVID 19 on tourism. She wore an Emilia Wickstead dress, find similar one <a href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Emilia-Wickstead-Helen-floral-print-cotton-midi-shirt-dress-1352847" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/castaner/net-sustain-carina-80-suede-wedge-espadrilles/1231212?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-QFGLnEolOWg-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&ranMID=24449&ranEAID=QFGLnEolOWg&ranSiteID=QFGLnEolOWg-gNIwDEvpFQZAYQcHTMucZg&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-gNIwDEvpFQZAYQcHTMucZg" target="_blank">Castañer espadrilles</a>.
August 4, 2020
Catherine rewore a <a href="https://www.suzannah.com/products/flippy-wiggle-dress" target="_blank">Suzannah dress</a> with <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/tabitha-simmons-millie-snakeskin-effect-pumps-item-14478245.aspx?storeid=12079" target="_blank">Tabitha Simmons pumps </a>to visit and help with Baby Basics baby bank in northern England.
July 23, 2020
The Duchess steps out to announce that Royal Foundation's 1.8 million fund will support frontline workers and the nation's mental health at the Sandringham Estate. Kate wore a <a href="https://www.suzannah.com/products/cotton-shirt-dress-blue-polka" target="_blank">Suzannah dress</a> for the occasion.
July 5, 2020
For a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Duchess wore a <a href="https://www.beulahlondon.com/products/shalini-micro-geo-floral-dress" target="_blank">Beulah dress</a> and <a href="https://www.patrickmavros.com/products/ocean-tides-sterling-silver-milky-quartz-earrings" target="_blank">Patrick Mavros earrings</a>.
June 27, 2020
For a visit to The Nook in eastern England, Kate Middleton wore an affordable floral print dress from Faithfull the Brand. Not surprisingly, thanks to the Kate Effect, it sold out almost immediately. However, fans of the design can see buy clothing iterations of the of it <a href="https://www.revolve.com/cuesta-midi-skirt/dp/FAIB-WQ46/?AID=13307166&PID=4441350" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.tnuck.com/mid-summer-mini-dress-0.html?ranMID=45581&ranEAID=QFGLnEolOWg&ranSiteID=QFGLnEolOWg-.ZfM768fyFTMlu1IItoXxg" target="_blank">here</a>. She completed the casual outing look with a pair of Russell & Bromley coconut wedges (<a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/toni-pons-caldes-linen-wedge-sandal-women/3969779?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=stone" target="_blank">shop similar espadrilles</a>) and Accessorize <a href="https://uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_2.4/8811118100?skipRedirection=true" target="_blank">hoop earrings</a>.
June 18, 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge stops by Fakenham Garden Centre to shop for plants for The Nook hospice in Framlingham Earl. Catherine wore <a href="https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/women/jackets/vests/abisko-padded-vest-w?v=F89723%3a%3a7323450486488" target="_blank">Fjallraven vest</a>, denim shirt, black trousers, and<a href="https://www.superga-usa.com/products/2750-cotu-classic-olive-paris?variant=23688732115002" target="_blank"> Superga sneakers</a>.
March 5, 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out with Prince William to watch Gaelic football and hurling as part of their royal visit to Ireland. Kate wore a Really Wild coral <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&keyword=cable+knit+sweater" target="_blank">cashmere cable knit sweater</a>, <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/search?searchTerm=black%20jeans" target="_blank">Zara black jeans</a>, and <a href="https://www.sweatybetty.com/us/exclusive-new-balance.html" target="_blank">New Balance x Sweaty Betty sneakers</a>.
March 4, 2020
The royals visited the Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research Centre in Ireland. Prince William and Kate coordinated in laidback ensembles. The Duchess wore a belted <a href="https://www.dubarry.com/us/women/clothing/jackets-vests/" target="_blank">Dubarry jacket </a>and her trusty <a href="https://www.penelopechilvers.com/boots/kate-middleton-tassel-boots.html" target="_blank">Penelope Chilvers boots</a> for the farm visit.
March 4, 2020
Duchess of Cambridge during their visit in Ireland, where they stopped by Savannah House, a residential facility run by charity. She opted for an <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/equipment-slim-signature-polka-dot-silk-shirt/5634410?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgadid=3313960302&mrkgcl=760&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=&utm_content=39158139088&utm_term=aud-652915853209:pla-259592604410&utm_channel=low_nd_shopping_standard&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=662927194&adpos=&creative=145518911221&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&acctid=21700000001689570&dskeywordid=92700049882705277&lid=92700049882705277&ds_s_kwgid=58700005470162782&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007631122&dsproductgroupid=259592604410&product_id=17029145&merchid=1243147&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&locationid=9073479&targetid=aud-652915853209:pla-259592604410&campaignid=662927194&adgroupid=39158139088&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo36BRAXEiwA24CwGVatS7zh-9MBiGbz0_PBKOHAeSSIRxilaTQ7QyAzIYW9JbkQHmnSbRoC0G0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Equipment top</a> and <a href="https://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/date-night/373278" target="_blank">Russell and Bromley boots</a>.
February 26, 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge left a SportsAid Stars event in London wearing a two-piece green outfit. She wore a <a href="https://shop.mango.com/us/women/t-shirts-and-tops-long-sleeve/ribbed-knit-sweater_53053730.html" target="_blank">Mango sweater</a>, <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/search?searchTerm=culottes" target="_blank">Zara culottes</a>, a <a href="https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/smythe-duchess-wool-blazer/product/0400091802434" target="_blank">Smythe blazer</a>, and green stripe sneakers from Marks and Spencer. Her accessories included green <a href="https://www.monicavinader.com/us/siren-wire-earrings/gold-vermeil-siren-wire-earrings-green-onyx" target="_blank">Monica Vinader earrings</a> and a gold <a href="https://danielladraper.com/trio-diamond-midnight-moon-necklace?" target="_blank">Daniella Draper necklace</a>.
February 25, 2020
Kate attended a Charity Performance of "Dear Evan Hansen" in Eponine dress and <a href="https://us.jimmychoo.com/en/women/shoes/romy-100/silver-and-dusk-blue-fireball-glitter-d%C3%A9grad%C3%A9-fabric-pointy-toe-pumps-ROMY100BRE0C6079.html" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo pumps</a> and <a href="https://us.jimmychoo.com/en/women/handbags/clutch-bags/ellipse/navy-and-silver-coarse-glitter-d%C3%A9grad%C3%A9-clutch-bag--ELLIPSECGD000710.html?cgid=women-handbags-clutch#start=1" target="_blank">clutch</a>.
January 29, 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge visited LEYF Stockwell Gardens Nursery & Pre-School in England. For the cold weather, she wore a <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=blue+wool+coat&filterbycategoryid=6000008&origin=leftnav&cm_sp=Left%20Navigation-_-" target="_blank">blue wool coat</a> over a delicate white <a href="https://www.sezane.com/us" target="_blank">Sézane top</a>, black jeans, and <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-boots/filter/aquatalia~brand_12444" target="_blank">Aquatalia boots</a>.
January 22, 2020
It's hard to beat Kate's prime collection of coats. Here, she wore a double-breasted camel coat from <a href="https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/women/sale/coats-%26-jackets-c1887059.html" target="_blank">Massimo Dutti</a> (<a href="https://www.olivela.com/products/ralph-lauren-collection-british-warmer-coat-164052" target="_blank">shop similar</a>), a brown Zara <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/search?searchTerm=animal%20print%20skirt" target="_blank">animal print skirt</a>, and black <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/shoes/boots/Brand/Lauren%20Ralph%20Lauren?id=25122" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a> boots.
December 4, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge joined families and children who are supported by the charity Family Action at Peterley Manor Farm in England. For the outing, she wore holiday colors: a red ski jacket from <a href="https://www.perfectmoment.com/" target="_blank">Perfect Moment</a>, a <a href="https://www.reallywildclothing.com/" target="_blank">Really Wild</a> green sweater (<a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&keyword=green+sweater" target="_blank">shop similar</a>), blue jeans, and <a href="https://int.berghaus.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-brgrowgbp-Site/BRG%3aen_MU/GeoShow-Search?cgid=womens-boots" target="_blank">Berghaus brown booties</a>.
November 12, 2019
Kate attended the Shout's Crisis Volunteer celebration event at Troubadour White City Theatre. She was ready for fall in a pair of maroon pants from <a href="https://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/joseph-mid-rise-pants-1123702.html?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate.cj.us&cjevent=c58aa81cbaf411ea828100980a240612" target="_blank">Joseph</a>, a check <a href="https://shopsmythe.com/collections/blazers-1" target="_blank">Smythe blazer</a>, and a pair of <a href="https://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/gianvito-rossi-piper-85-suede-pumps-1114359.html" target="_blank">Gianvito Rossi black pumps</a>.
October 9, 2019
For a visit to The Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity at the Natural History Museum, Kate wore a polished streamline ensemble. Her top was from a British brand called <a href="https://www.warehouse-london.com/us/clothing/jumpers-and-cardigans/jumpers/" target="_blank">Warehouse</a> while her pants were from <a href="https://www.jigsaw-online.com/" target="_blank">Jigsaw</a>. She wore a pair of <a href="https://www.tods.com/us-en/home.html" target="_blank">Tod's</a> fringe leather pumps.
October 2, 2019
Prince William and Kate visited the Aga Khan Centre in England. She wore a dress that was a collab between Aross Girl and Soler London. Though the long-sleeve teal dress is now sold out, you can buy a <a href="https://www.stories.com/en_usd/clothing/dresses/midi-dresses/product.ruched-jacquard-midi-dress-green.0694406001.html" target="_blank">similar one here</a>. She wore the dress with a pair of <a href="https://www.emmylondon.com/search?type=product&q=rebecca+" target="_blank">Emmy London pumps</a>.
September 10, 2019
Kate attended the Back to Nature festival at RHS Garden Wisley in a long-sleeve pale blue floral dress from <a href="https://www.emiliawickstead.com/" target="_blank">Emilia Wickstead</a> and <a href="https://uk.monsoon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Monsoon</a> wedges (<a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?origin=keywordsearch&keyword=wedge+espadrille" target="_blank">shop similar</a>).
September 5, 2019
Prince William and the Duchess took Princess Charlotte and Prince George to their first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in London. The Duchess of Cambridge glowed in a printed <a href="https://www.michaelkors.com/women/clothing/dresses/_/N-28ei" target="_blank">Michael Kors</a> dress and <a href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/womens/designers/rupert-sanderson" target="_blank">Rupert Sanderson</a> blue pumps.
July 14, 2019
Kate looked polished and dressy for an appearance at the Men's Wimbledon Tennis Championships. She wore a pale blue cap-sleeve dress from <a href="https://www.emiliawickstead.com/" target="_blank">Emilia Wickstead</a> and beige <a href="https://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US" target="_blank">ALDO</a> pumps.
June 25, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge took part in a photography workshop at the charity 'Action for Children' in London. Kate wore a fluttery sleeve printed dress from <a href="https://ridleylondon.com/" target="_blank">Ridley London</a> and lace-up espadrilles from <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/search/%20castaner" target="_blank">Castañer</a>.
June 12, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the first annual gala dinner in an off-the-shoulder dress from <a href="https://casasola.co/" target="_blank">Barbara Casasola</a> and wore a pair of sparkly <a href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/jimmy-choo-womens-love-100-glitter-pumps?ID=3475837" target="_blank">Jimmy Choo glitter pumps</a>.
May 20, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London while wearing a neutral colored ensemble. She wore a <a href="https://www.mih-jeans.com/" target="_blank">M.i.h Jeans</a> shirt, brown <a href="https://www.massimodutti.com/" target="_blank">Massimo Dutti</a> culotte pants, and white <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=Superga+sneakers&filterbycategoryid=6000009&origin=leftnav&cm_sp=Left%20Navigation-_-" target="_blank">Superga sneakers</a>.
May 14, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge visited the D-Day exhibition at Bletchley Park. For the outing, she wore an <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/alessandra-rich/items.aspx" target="_blank">Alessandra Rich</a> polka dot midi dress with pale blue pumps from <a href="https://www.emmylondon.com/products/rebecca-riviera?variant=43202496339" target="_blank">Emmy London</a>. She carried a <a href="https://www.shopbop.com/smythson/br/v=1/53228.htm" target="_blank">Smythson</a> clutch.
May 8, 2019
In need of blazer inspo? Look no further than Kate's closet. She has a variety of styles and colors, including this gorgeous double-breasted red <a href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Designer-Blazer-NWT-5dfe780f9e155990ce0bac78?l_con=NWT%2FNEW&utm_source=gdm&utm_campaign=10422147551&campaign_id=10422147551&ad_partner=google&gskid=pla-911668716864&gcid=445172928438&ggid=106514636594&gdid=c&g_network=g&enable_guest_buy_flow=true&gclid=CjwKCAjwxev3BRBBEiwAiB_PWC22BeQRxwIoSZHCBzEppJ4OhfhYwW-hyWdCRSvAeXqFn8TJsU7OcRoCpvEQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Philosophy Di Lorenzo</a> number. She wore it over a black turtleneck with black jeans and <a href="https://www.aquatalia.com/collections/women-boots" target="_blank">Aquatalia booties</a>.
May 7, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge has a bunch of striped tops in her arsenal, including this one from <a href="https://joostricot.com/" target="_blank">JoosTricot</a>, which she paired with navy <a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/l-k-bennett-parker-wide-legged-trousers-red/p4876687" target="_blank">L.K. Bennett trousers</a> and <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/gianvito-rossi-high-heel-pumps-item-14283510.aspx?fsb=1&size=26&storeid=9530" target="_blank">Gianvito Rossi pumps</a>.
May 1, 2019
What color looks the best on Kate? Trick question: every color looks good on her, even green. The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted in this deep jade colored dress from <a href="https://www.emiliawickstead.com/" target="_blank">Emilia Wickstead</a> while leaving the new Centre of Excellence at Anna Freud Centre in London. She accessorized with beige <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/gianvito-rossi/85-leather-pumps/474282" target="_blank">Gianvito Rossi</a> pointy toe pumps and a <a href="https://www.mulberry.com/us/shop/sale-mini-bags/amberley-clutch-mocha-rose-silky-calf?istCompanyId=2535f329-7faf-45d9-915a-96a755c8b4fa&istFeedId=146d6945-4680-4495-98a0-bee4420ebbcc&istItemId=ixatxlitt&istBid=t&gclid=CjwKCAjwxev3BRBBEiwAiB_PWAgeN5igDP1gHvQ20E0W0mD-vWX2kNYU_xoKDo-sNDz4iJ01UhENSxoC1rcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Mulberry Amberley clutch</a>.
March 28, 2019
For a visit to the Scouts' headquarters at Gilwell Park, Kate dressed down in a <a href="https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/search/EndecaSearch.jsp?bmText=SearchString&N_Dim=0&Ntk=Entire+Site&Ntt=Barbour" target="_blank">Barbour jacket</a>, <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/c/womens_category/sweaters/turtleneck" target="_blank">J.Crew turtleneck sweater</a>, jeans, and <a href="https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/See-by-Chloe/Shoes/shop/_/N-1z12odsZ52k0s7/Ne-6lvnb6" target="_blank">See by Chloé boots</a>.
February 27, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge got sporty while playing soccer with kids in Ireland. She wore a <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/brands/barbour--7366" target="_blank">Barbour quilted jacket</a>, a <a href="https://www.ralphlauren.com/women-clothing-sweaters" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a> sweater, jeans, and blue sneakers from <a href="https://www.newbalance.com/women/shoes/all-shoes/" target="_blank">New Balance</a>.
December 11, 2018
Polka dots are a must for royals. Kate loves wearing them as spotted here in a green knee-length polka dot dress from <a href="https://zoom-boutique.com/products/l-k-bennett-mortimer-green-polka-dot-silk-long-sleeve-pussy-bow-dress" target="_blank">L.K. Bennett</a>. She wore green <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/gianvito-rossi/85-suede-pumps/1057539" target="_blank">Gianvito Rossi suede pumps</a>.
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