Following her visit to the Harlem Child Development Center during her 2014 New York trip, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attended the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The gala supported scholarship opportunities for students from underserved communities—an event close to the royal couple’s heart, as both are St. Andrews alumni.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, stuns in a dark green Jenny Packham gown while arriving at the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner with Prince William at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on December 8, 2014 (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
At the time, the Duchess was 32 years old and pregnant with Princess Charlotte. She chose a rich dark green gown from Jenny Packham’s Fall 2013 collection, accented with a contrasting black velvet waistband—an elegant and understated look that reflected her signature polished style.
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While some fashion watchers may have hoped for a fresh debut, the Duchess’s choice to rewear this gown speaks to her commitment to sustainable style.
The Duchess paired her dark green Jenny Packham gown with emerald earrings, a black velvet waistband, and Jimmy Choo “Cosmic” pumps—an elegant maternity look during her second pregnancy
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton), accessorized with diamond-and-emerald earrings and a gorgeous bracelet. Her favorite Jimmy Choo “Cosmic” pumps completed the outfit.
How do you like Catherine’s gala dinner party outfit? She has worn the same Jimmy Choo pumps numerous times, but they have already sold out online. You can browse recent arrivals from the same designer at Nordstrom and Farfetch.
👠 Explore Kate Middleton’s Jimmy Choo Moments:
- 📏 At the 2019 BAFTAs, the Duchess dazzled in sparkly glitter Jimmy Choo pumps, perfectly paired with her sapphire ring and royal jewels.
- 🌟 She debuted her iconic Jimmy Choo “Vamp” sandals at the 2011 BAFTA Brits to Watch Gala—her go-to evening pair for long gowns and royal jewels.
- 💃 At the James Bond Spectre premiere in October 2015, the Duchess stunned in a sheer Jenny Packham gown and glittering Jimmy Choo “Vamp” heels.
- 🎤 During her 2014 New York trip, she was spotted in a maternity-style Temperley London dress with sleek black Jimmy Choo “Cosmic” pumps.