Kate Middleton eclipses Meghan Markle to be crowned top royal fashion icon – and the Queen is ranked third
KATE Middleton has beaten Meghan Markle to become the top royal fashion icon, according to research by the Fashion Retail Academy.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 38, pulled in 47.8% of the vote, compared with 20.1% for the Duchess of Sussex, 38.
And Kate is just as popular amongst different generations, whereas Meghan’s influence predominantly lies with those under the age of 45, with less than 10% of the over 55’s admitting to being influenced by her style, the research shows.
The Queen is the third most influential royal fashion icon with her bright coat dresses and matching hats. Prince Harry was named the most stylish royal man.
Lee Lucas, principal and CEO of the Fashion Retail Academy, one of the UK’s leading fashion schools, commented: "Meghan may have commanded more column inches recently but it is Kate who has emerged as the royal leading the fashion stakes by a country mile."
"Ever since newspapers became widely available in the UK, the Royal Family has influenced people’s style, and nowadays with the internet and social media at their disposal, it’s even easier for people to mimic their outfit choices."
"In addition to well-known designers, both duchesses have been seen wearing high street names such as Zara, Topshop and Marks & Spencer, which immediately makes them more relatable to the British public and their fashion choices more accessible."
"The sheer influence they have is apparent when photos emerge of them wearing items from high street retailers which then sell out in minutes."
"By embracing the fashion world and Princess Diana’s often daring style, Kate has learned how to balance trends with tradition, and it’s nice to see that she is keeping the tradition alive."
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