Kate Shines in Silver at St. James’s Palace Dinner

Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted a dinner for 120 guests at St. James’s Palace. The event was to raise money for the National Memorial Arboretum, of which the Duke is patron.

I wasn’t able to find a picture of the gown in Jenny Packham’s current line. It could either be a custom piece or vintage. Above is a similar dress from Jenny Packham. It’s the ‘Red Flame One Shoulder Dress’ $2,130.

She coupled her beautiful dress with her Jimmy Choo ‘Vamp’ sandals in champagne glitter $750, her still unidentified diamond bracelet and a bright red poppy as a symbol of remembrance.

Kate’s hair was styled in a fresh new way. It was parted slightly off-center and pulled back on one side to expose an over sized diamond drop earring and left loose on the other.

Update 11/11/2011

Jenny Packham has confirmed via her Facebook page that Kate’s gown is a custom piece.

“We can confirm that the earrings worn by the Duchess of Cambridge on Thursday are from Beaut’s Vintage Collection. The design worn by the Duchess of Cambridge is part of the collection supplied exclusively to Jenny Packham.

The earrings are silver 9ct hoops with crystal paste stones and hand set in London.

Beaut is a small concession based in Grays Antique Markets who specialize in bespoke, bridal and vintage style jewellery.

Beaut Limited
Grays Antique Mews |South Molton Lane |Mayfair |London |W1
T: 020 7629 0688| 07771 628050 www.beautjewellery.com“